Plús — Knitting pattern
Original design by: Védís Jónsdóttir
Plús is a playful Icelandic children’s sweater featuring soft plus signs that fade into stylized flowers before forming a positive band around the shoulders. Worked in sturdy yet comfortable Léttlopi yarn, the sweater is knit in the round with a seamless yoke so it’s approachable for knitters familiar with basic stranded colorwork. Clear charts and a compact palette keep the knitting engaging without being fussy, and the kid-friendly lengths make it a practical everyday layer.
Sizes & measurements
| 2 yrs | 3 yrs | 4 yrs | 5 yrs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 62 | 67 | 71 | 76 |
| Length to underarm (cm) | 20 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| Sleeve length to underarm (cm) | 22 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Yarn & colors (Léttlopi, 50 g balls)
| Color (code & name) | 2 yrs | 3 yrs | 4 yrs | 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A — 1415 Rough Sea | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| B — 0053 Acorn | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C — 1417 Frostbite | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D — 0086 Light Beige | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Knitting needles & notions
3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles, 40 and 60 cm. 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm double pointed needles.
Gauge
18 sts and 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm in St st using 4.5 mm needles. Check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary.
Construction
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarms, then joined to work the yoke in the round. The round begins at the left side of the body; on the yoke, it begins on the left side of the back at the joining of body and sleeve. Finish by grafting underarm stitches and blocking to measurements.
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