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ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; inc = increase; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; rem = remaining; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; St st = Stockinette stitch (K 1 row; P 1 row); st(s) = stitch (es).

LM0167 Knit Child's Pullover - Easy Level
Designed by Ann Blalock

Directions are for Size 2 years; changes for Sizes 3, 4, and 6 years are in parentheses.

MODA DEA™ "Lazy Daisy™", Art. R123 (1.76 ounce/77 yard ball): 5 (5, 6, 7) Balls No. 3105 Fluff.

Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9].
Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8].
Yarn needle; stitch holder; (optional) several yards of matching smooth yarn for sewing seams.

GAUGE: 18 sts = 4"; 25 rows = 4" in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

To Fit Chest: 22 (23, 24, 25)".
Finished Chest: 27 (29, 31, 33)".

BACK: Cast on 60 (65, 70, 75) sts. Knit 4 rows. Now work in St st, beg K row (Right Side), until 11 (12, 13, 13)" from beg, end P row. Bind off loosely. Mark center 28 (29, 30, 31) sts for neck and outer 16 (18, 20, 22) sts for shoulders.

FRONT: Work same as back until 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 11 1/2, 11 1/2)" from beg, end P row.

Divide for Neck: K16 (18, 20, 22); turn and put rem sts on a holder. Work even until piece measures same as back to shoulder. Bind off loosely.

With right side facing, bind off center 28 (29, 30, 31) sts, K to end. Work even in St st over 16 (18, 20, 22) sts until piece measures same as back to shoulder. Bind off loosely.

SLEEVES: Cast on 32 (36, 40, 40) sts. Knit 4 rows. Now work in St st, beg K row, shaping sides by inc 1 st each end of 3rd row, then every 4th row until there are 56 (62, 68, 68) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 8 1/4 (9, 10, 11)" from beg. Bind off loosely.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder seams. Place center of sleeve top at shoulder seams and sew in place. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Neck Edging: With right side facing and crochet hook, attach yarn at a shoulder seam; ch 1, work sc evenly around neck edge, taking care to keep work flat; join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.