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Child's sweater pattern for the 2020 refugee project

Hi all,

If you didn't already, read the last post (Special project: knitting for refugee children) to have context for what I'm talking about.

While we are all homebound, let's knit some sweaters for a good cause! Roxana has shared her Easy Striped Pullover pattern. She has provided this as a good beginner sweater pattern, but you are also welcome to choose your own favorite sweater pattern. Any sweater that fits between a 4 and an 8 year old will work. For Roxana's pattern, choose one of the two smaller sizes.

You can use any worsted weight yarn you like. Roxana's pattern uses a specific stripe pattern, but you can knit it in a solid color or change up the striping as you like. Stay tuned for a post sometime in the next couple of days with some modification notes from Roxana and a photo of a solid color version of this sweater.

To get the pattern pdf, CLICK HERE.

Happy knitting! I can't wait to see all the beautiful sweaters.

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  1. ErikaMarch 24, 2020 at 8:50 AM

    I'm casting on a sweater right now! I'm using a Danish pattern that I'm excited about for a pullover for a 7-8 year-old. I also have a few hats from the last meeting and a sweater and hat combo I had started and just finished. Please let me know how to get them to you for donation as appropriate.

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