Kids' Dissent
Kids' Dissent
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Kids have a special sense of justice and fairness. Inspired by the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her dramatic adornments, this sweater is for those kids who want to be a part of a better world and the grown-ups who are on their side.
My Dissent series also includes a hat version and two adult sweaters: a worsted weight cardigan and a fingering weight pullover.
Sizes & Finished Dimensions
To Fit Approximately Ages:
0-6 mo(6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs), [4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs]
Sizes: A(B, C, D)[E, F, G]
Chest Circumference:
19(21, 23, 24) [26, 28.25, 30] in/ 48.5(53.5, 58.5, 61) [66, 72, 76] cm
Intended to be worn with +1-3 in/2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease.
Shown in size 19 in/48.5 cm with about 2 in/5 cm of positive ease.
Yarn
Fingering weight yarn in two colours
Main Colour:
358(434, 530, 622) [758, 872, 1010] yd/ 328(396, 484, 568) [694, 798, 924] m
Contrast Colour:
102(113, 124, 129) [140, 151, 162] yd/ 82(90, 98, 102) [112, 120, 128] m
Shown in Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Socknado (80% Superwash fine Merino wool, 20% Nylon; 385 yd/352 m per 100g skein)
Main Colour: 1(2, 2, 2) [2, 3, 3] skeins Contrast Colour: 1 skein
Dark Sample
Main Colour: Fortuitous Contrast Colour: Nectarine
Light Sample
Main Colour: Tame Orchid
Contrast Colour: Beaujolais Nouveau
Blocked Gauge
Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking.
29 sts/40 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in St st with smaller needle
29 sts/36 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in colourwork with larger needle
Needles & Notions
Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.
Ribbing & Stockinette Stitch
Suggested Size: US 2/2.75 mm needles
∙ 16 in/40 cm circular needle
∙ 24 in/60 cm circular needle
∙ Set DPN’s, long circular needle for magic loop, or two circular needles — whichever is your preferred small-circumference knitting method.
Stranded Colourwork
Suggested Size: US 4/3.5 mm needles
∙ 24 in/60 cm circular needle
Notions
stitch markers
waste yarn
tapestry needle
Skills
I consider this pattern to be intermediate level knitting. It includes working in the round, short row shaping, working stranded colourwork, picking up stitches, and shaping.
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