A 'Knitting for Olive' design

Nordby Pullover is a simple striped staple sweater for babies and children worked from the top down using 1 strand of Merino or Cotton Merino. The pullover can be worked in a multiple of color combinations, making it a perfect project for using up some of your leftover yarn. The three smallest sizes have a small split in the back neck that is closed with a button. Full pattern information is below.

Kit Contains:

Pattern
Knitting for Olive Merino col. Dusty Petroleum Blue & Marzipan (as per shop sample)

Two size options:

0-9 months
1-8 years

Other kit size and colour by request

Gauge (after blocking): 28 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm in st st with 3mm needles

Other Requirements:

needles: 3mm circular and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
stitch markers
stitch holders or spare cable
row counter (optional)
tapestry needle
and in addition for sizes 0, 1 and 3 months only: crochet hook and 1 button

All colour options of Knitting for Olive yarn available instore may be used for this kit- please call or put your colour request in your order

Knitting for Olive Merino maybe be substituted for Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino

Individual Paper Pattern may only be purchased instore

Pattern Information

The front and back are worked separately back and forth down to the underarms where the two pieces are joined and the body subsequently continued in the round. You start with the shoulders before continuing with the first part of the front and back. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves which are worked in the round. Ribbed edges finish the neckline, body and sleeves.

Sizes: 0 (1, 3, 6, 9, 12) months // 2 (4, 6, 8) years
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 40 (43, 46, 50, 54, 58) // 62 (68, 72, 78) cm; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) // 35 (39, 43, 47) cm; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 14 (14.5, 14.5, 17, 19.5, 22) // 24.5 (27, 30.5, 33) cm
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino or Cotton Merino (250m / 50g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 1
(1, 1, 1, 1, 2) // 2 (2, 2, 3) ball(s) (MC) and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) // 1 (1, 2, 2) ball(s) (CC).

Nordby Pullover Kit