Little Bit Frosted

As autumn breezes give way to winter chills, woolen sweaters become a daily staple. This top-down sweater is sure to become a favorite pullover throughout the season. The neckline begins with a little bit of frost as Fair Isle snowflakes begin below the collar and change in both size and color intensity around the shoulders. Three Irish Girls gradients create an eye-catching colorwork effect, while colorful detailing along the bottom of the sweater body and sleeves give this garment make for both a unique look and an interesting knit. Cozy up to the fire and grab your needles… it’s time to get a Little Bit Frosted!

SIZES 
6mos (12mos, 18mos, 2T, 3T, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS 
(2-3” / 5-7.5cm positive ease is recommended) 
Chest: 19” (20”, 21”, 23”, 25”, 26”, 28”, 29.5”, 31”, 33”) / 48 (51, 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 66, 71.5, 75, 79, 83.5)cm

YARN 
Three Irish Girls SPRINGVALE DK (100% Superwash Merino, 270 yards / 247 meters; 100g / 3.5oz): 
Main Color: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins*

Three Irish Girls Springvale DK Gradient Set 
(100% Superwash Merino, 70 yards / 26g; 64 meters / 0.9oz): 
COLORS CC1-CC4: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) set(s) of mini-skeins*

18mos sample shown in ‘Alpine Spruce’ (MC) and ‘Dancing Queen’ mini skeins (CC1-CC4); Size 6 sample shown in ‘Smoke on the Water- Loud’ (MC) and ‘Tide is High’ mini skeins (CC1-CC4)

YARDAGE 
MC / CC (total yardage for CC1-4) 
6mos: 330/80 yds 
12mos: 400/100 yds 
18mos: 395/140 yds 
2T: 435/110 yds 
3T: 510/125 yds 
4: 650/160 yds 
6: 755/150 yds 
8: 900/220 yds 
10: 1025/250 yds 
12: 1155/280 yds

NEEDLES 
US 5 (3.75mm), US 4 (3.5mm), and US 3 (3.25mm), or as required to meet gauge: For collar- 16” (40cm) circular. For body- 24” (60cm) circular. For sleeves- DPNs or needles for small circumference in each size.

GAUGE 
25 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on middle-sized needles

25 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches in stranded colorwork on largest needles

NOTIONS 
1 stitch marker for BOR, 18 (19, 20, 22, 23, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24) stitch markers (optional for colorwork chart), tapestry needle, scrap yarn and/or stitch holders for sleeve stitches

SKILL LEVEL 
Intermediate