The HAPPY Sweater is a warm and cosy sweater with a generous cut and positive ease. The sweater is knitted top down in raglan style. After knitting the raglan the body and sleeves are separated. First the body afterwards the sleeves are knitted in rounds. This colourful mix is created by knitting in two strands with two different colour gradation yarns. So, every HAPPY Sweater has a unique colour pattern. The neckline and seam on the sleeves are created by a folded rib pattern. In the baby sizes 50/56 and 62/68 the seam at the neckline and sleeves is not folded over, as I feel this would otherwise be too thick for the petite baby body. To avoid gaps under the arms this pattern includes a step-by-step explanation (with pictures) of increased stitches under the arms. In addition, the sewn bind off is explained step by step with pictures.

The pattern is suitable for experienced beginners.
It uses techniques such as the provisional cast on (youtube links provided), increasing stitches under the arms (with step by step explanation including pictures) and casting off with needle (with step by step explanation including pictures). However, there is always a described alternative if you don’t feel confident with this technique.

50/56, (62/68), 74/80, (86/92), 98/104
Chest circumference Sweater: 47/(57)/65/(68)/72 cm
Length Sweater: 24/(29)/34/(38)/40 cm (mid back incl. folded neck edge)

YARN
Mille Colori Baby by Lang Yarns
50 g = 190 m, 100 % merino
2-fädig gestrickt:
100 g/(100 g)/150 g/(150 g)/200 g 52 and
100 g/(100 g)/150 g/(150 g)/200 g 106

EQUIPMENT

• Some yarn in different colour (will be used for the provisional cast on)
• Crochet hook 3,5 mm (for provisional cast on, if you use a technique with crochet hook)
• Circular needle 3,5 mm, 80 cm (100 cm for 86/92 and 98/104)
• Circular needle 4,0 mm, 100 cm (120 cm for 86/92 and 98/104)
• Double pointed needles 3,5 mm and 4,0 mm (as alternative you can use the circular needle)
• 5 stitch markers
• 2 cables, stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle