Sizes: 
1-2 3-4 (5-6 7-8 9-10) years
 
Gauge: 
22 sts x 28 rounds = 4 x 4”/10 x10cm, stockinette in the round on 4mm needles, blocked
 
Chest Circ: 
53 58 (63.5 67.5 70.5)cm / 21 22.75 (25 26.5 27.75)” 

Sleeve Length: 
21.5 26.5 (29 32 34.5) cm / 8.5 10.5 (11.5 12.5 13.5)” from underarm 

Sleeve Circ: 
20.5 23 (25.5 25.5 28) cm / 8 9 (10 10 11)” 

Body Length: 
23 25.5 (28 30.5 33)cm / 9 10 (11 12 13)” from underarm
 
Yarn: 
DK weight yarn 
Sample uses Lana Gatto New Baby Alpaca 70 - 70% Alpaca, 30% virgin wool 125m / 136 yds per 50g 
amounts: 578 679 (800 906 1038)m / 632 742 (874 991 1135)yds 

Needles: 
3.5mm/4mm circular needles with 40/80cm / 16/30” cables or dpn’s for sleeves/Icord or needles required to meet gauge 

Accessories: 
Stitch markers, embroidery needle, scissors, 1x 10mm button
 
Difficulty:
Confident Beginner
 
Construction: 
Worked top down, starting flat to create the keyhole closure and then joined and worked in the round from then on. Body and sleeves are seperated, icord neck and ruffle are added separately.
 
Sizing:
When choosing which size to knit it is best to go by the chest measurement if possible as all bodies are different, and the age ranges are only a suggestion. Designed to have 2.5 - 7.5cm / 1-3” positive ease, choose a size that is 2.5 - 7.5cm / 1-3” larger than the chest circumference. Sleeve and body length are based on the average for each size but feel free to make them as long or short as you wish. The pattern will guide you on how and when to add length.
 
Gauge & Yarn: 
It is always a good idea to gauge swatch to make sure your garment fits, and to make sure you’re happy with the fabric you’re creating. Adjust your needle size accordingly if needed. The suggested yarn is an Alpaca blend meaning is warm and cosy with a lovely drape. 
If you are concerned about keeping a child’s garment clean you may wish to use a superwash treated yarn, bearing in mind these yarns can grow a lot with wear.