1207 Tucana - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Kids in Valley Yarns Ashfield

Valley Yarns Tucana is a fun striped child’s pullover that combines neutral stripes with pops of the bright colors of Ashfield. This easy pattern is as fun for the knitter as it is for the kid wearing it. Tucana’s body and sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up and then joined to the yoke. Valley Yarns Ashfield is a silky soft, and smooth blend of fine Merino wool and bamboo viscose that offers beautiful drape and sheen. The stripe sequence is in chart form only.

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Sizes: 2–4 (4–6, 6–8, 8–10, 10–12) years
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 6–8 years with suggested 2–4” positive ease
    Chest – 22 (24, 26, 28, 30)”
    Length – 14 (16½, 18¾, 21¼, 22½)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Ashfield (67% Fine Merino Wool/ 33% Bamboo Viscose; 50g/117yds)
     MC – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) hanks shown in 05 Light Grey
    CC1 – 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) hanks shown in 07 Charcoal
    CC2 – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) hanks shown 20 Deep Teal
    CC3 – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) hanks shown in 09 Golden Wheat
Needles:
    US 5 (3.75mm) 16”, 24” and 32–40” circular and DPNs for sleeve and neck ribbing
    US 6 (4.00mm) 32–40” circular to get gauge
Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked

This pattern was updated on 02/10/2023. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.