FIND MY FRIENDS

SWEATER
 FIND MY FRIENDS SWEATER
intermediate

SIZES GOOD TO KNOW

To fit age ● P aintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the
6-12m 12-18m 18m-2y 3-4y 5-6y finished item if any yarn other than the recommended
yarn is used.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS ● Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and
Measurement at underarm are therefore approximate.
103/4 111/2 12 131/2 143/4 in ● Instructions are written using US terminology with
27.5 29 30.5 34 37.5 cm UK terminology given in italics in round brackets ( )
Length from shoulder afterwards.
91/2 111/4 131/4 15 171/2 in ● Repeat figures in square brackets [ ] the number of times
24.5 28.5 33.5 38.5 44.5 cm stated afterwards.
Underarm seam ● Instructions are given for the smallest size, with changes
83/4 9 91/2 111/2 123/4 in for the larger sizes given in round brackets ( ) afterwards.
22.5 23 24 29 32.5 cm ● Where only one figure is given, this relates to all sizes.
● Where the figure 0 appears, no stitches, times or rows
YOU WILL NEED are worked for this size.
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● 13/4oz/50g balls of Paintbox Yarns Baby DK: ABBREVIATIONS
• 1(1:2:2:2) balls in Blush Pink (A) cont continue
• 1(1:2:2:2) balls in Vanilla Cream (B) cm centimeters
• 1(1:2:2:3) balls in Washed Teal (C) dec decrease
• 1 ball in Midnight Blue (D) g grams
● US 4 (3.5mm) circular knitting needles in inches
● US 6 (4mm) knitting needles k knit
● 2 stitch holders k2tog knit 2 stitches together
● 4 stitch markers m1 make 1 stitch
● Scissors mm millimeters
● Large eyed needle oz ounces
p purl
GAUGE (TENSION) pm place marker
22 sts and 30 rows to a 4in/10cm square worked over st st on p2tog purl 2 stitches together
US 6 (4mm) needles. p2togtbl purl 2 stitches together through the back loop
rem remain/ing
ssk slip, slip, knit (slip 1 stitch knit-wise, then slip the
next stitch knit-wise, knit these 2 stitches together)
st/s stitch/es
st st stockinette (stocking) stitch

Actual measurement at underarm

Length from shoulder

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© The designs in this pattern are the copyright of LoveCrafts Group Limited. They must not be resold nor made for resale.
That means that this pattern has been sold for personal use only. Make the pattern for yourself or as a gift, but please don't use it for commercial purposes!
BODY (MAKE 2) Sizes 3-4y and 5-6y only
With US 4 (3.5mm) knitting needles and yarn C, cast on Next row Knit.
63(66:69:78:84) sts using the long-tail method. Bind (cast) off 2 sts, p to end.
1st rib row [K1, p1] to last st(end:last st:end:end), k1(-:k1:-:-). | -(-:-:3:4) sts.
2nd rib row P1(-:p1:-:-), [k1, p1] to end.
These 2 rows set rib. All sizes
Cont in rib to 11/4in/3cm ending with a wrong side row. Bind (cast) off rem 2(2:3:3:4) sts.
Change to US 6 (4mm) knitting needles. Cut and secure yarn.
Beg with a k row work 2(8:2:8:6) rows in st st.
*Change to yarn B, work 6 rows in st st. SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Change to yarn C, work 14 rows in st st. With US4 (3.5mm) knitting needles and yarn C, cast on
Rep from * a further 0(0:0:1:2) time(s). 36(36:38:38:40) sts using the long-tail method.
Change to yarn B, work 6 rows in st st. Rib row (wrong side) [K1, p1] to end.
Cut yarns B and C. This row sets rib.
Change to yarn A, work 2(4:4:10:10) rows in st st. Cont in rib to 11/4in/3cm ending with a wrong side row.
Bind (cast) off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Change to US 6 (4mm) knitting needles.
| 51(54:57:66:72) sts. Work 8(2:6:2:12) rows in st st.
Next row Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
| 49(52:55:64:70) sts. Size 12-18m and 18m-2y only
Next row P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2togtbl. Next row K2, m1, k to last 2, m1, k2.
| 47(50:53:62:68) sts. | -(38:40:-:-) sts.
Cont dec 1 st at each end of every row to 45(46:49:54:58) sts. Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in st st.
Work 17(18:20:20:21) rows in st st.
All sizes
Neck shaping **Next row Change to yarn B, k2, m1, k to last 2, m1, k2.
1st row K5(5:6:8:9), k2tog, k1, turn. | 38(40:42:40:42) sts.
| 7(7:8:10:11) sts. Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in st st.
2nd row P7(7:8:10:11), turn. Next row Change to yarn C, k2, m1, k to last 2, m1, k2.
3rd row K4(4:5:7:8), k2tog, k1, turn. | 40(42:44:42:44) sts.
| 6(6:7:8:10) sts. Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in st st.
4th row P6(6:7:9:10), turn. Next row K2, m1, k to last 2, m1, k2.
5th row K4(4:5:6:7), k2tog, k1, turn. | 42(44:46:44:46) sts.
| 5(5:6:8:9) sts. Starting with a p row, work 7 rows in st st.
6th row P5(5:6:8:9), turn. Work from ** a further 1(1:1:2:2) time(s).
7th row K2(2:3:5:6), k2tog, k1, turn. Cut yarn C.
| 4(4:5:7:8) sts. | 48(50:52:56:58) sts.
8th row P4(4:5:7:8), turn. Next row Change to yarn B, k2, m1, k to last 2, m1, k2.
9th row K4(4:5:7:8), turn. | 50(52:54:58:60) sts.
10th row P4(4:5:7:8), turn. Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in st st.
11th row Bind (cast) off 2 sts, k to end, turn. Cut yarn B.
| 2(2:3:5:6) sts. Change to yarn A, work 2(4:4:10:10) rows in st st. Pm at each
12th row P2(2:3:5:6), turn. end of last row.
Work 6(6:6:8:8) rows in st st.
Sizes 3-4y and 5-6y only Next row Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Next row Bind (cast) off 2 sts, k to end, turn. -(-:-:3:4) sts. | 48(50:52:56:58) sts.
Next row P-(-:-:3:4), turn. Next row P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2togtbl.
| 46(48:50:54:56) sts.
All sizes Cont dec 1 st at each end of every row to 40(42:44:46:48) sts.
Next row Bind (cast) off rem 2(2:3:3:4) sts. Bind (cast) off, cut and secure yarn.
Cut and secure yarn.
Transfer next 29(30:31:32:34) sts to holder for back neck.
Rejoin yarn to rem 8(8:9:11:12) sts.
*1st row K1, ssk, k to end.
| 7(7:8:10:11) sts.
2nd row Purl.
Work from * to 4(4:5:7:8) sts.
Work 2 rows in st st.
11th row K1 row.
12th row Bind (cast) off 2, p to end.
| 2(2:3:5:6) sts.

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FINISHING EMBROIDERY CHART
Following the guides on the charts, embroider bunny faces
along the stripes. Weave in any loose ends. Block your 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
sweater as desired. 14 14
Sew shoulder seams. 13 13
12 12
NECK TRIM
11 11
With US 4 (3.5mm) circular knitting needles and yarn A, with
the right side facing, start at one of the shoulder seams and 10 10
pick up and knit 11(11:11:12:12) sts along the first slopped edge 9 9
of the neck, knit the 29(30:31:32:34) sts from the first st holder, 8 8
pick up and knit 11(11:11:12:12) sts along the second slopped 7 7
edge, pick up 11(11:11:12:12) sts from the first slopped edge
6 6
after the shoulder seam, knit the 29(30:31:32:34) sts from the
second st holder, and pick up 11(11:11:12:12) sts along the last 5 5
slopped edge. 4 4
| 102(104:106:112:116) sts. 3 3
Rib round (right side) [k1, p1] to end of round. 2 2
This round sets rib, cont in rib until neck trim measures 3/4in/2cm.
1 1
Bind (cast) off loosely in ribbing.
Line up sleeve markers with the underarm points, and match 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
the centre of the sleeve bound (cast) off edge with the
shoulder seam. Sew sleeves in place.
Fold the sweater along the shoulders seams, sew the side
seams and sleeve seams up to armholes.
With yarn D, embroider bunny faces along the white stripes,
as shown on the chart below.
Weave in any loose ends. Block your jumper as desired.

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 ALTERNATIVE
COLORWAY
We've used:
Dolphin Blue (A)
Vanilla Cream (B)
Baby Blue (C)
Midnight Blue (D)

TOP TIP

Have yo got yarn left over

from another project?
You could mix up the colors of
the embroidered faces, could
they all have a different color
nose? Or make a whole
rainbow of friends!

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