Little Joey Kangaroo Hoodie
June 11, 2011 § 11 Comments
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Even though this sweater takes me but two days two knit, I have spent well over a month working on this. After two samples in two sizes, I finally feel ready to present my pattern to the world.
A sucker for all things cute, I changed the stripe colors from the gray and white used in the adult version of the sweater, to Kangaroo browns and added the knit Kangaroo ears for a playful, and snuggly little sweater. Knowing that mommies don’t have time to hand wash, this pattern utilizes Berroco Comfort, a machine-washable, super-soft, worsted weight yarn making this sweater quick to knit and easy to care for.
The ears in this pattern are very easy to make, and with a little experimentation of the ear shape and size, as well as with the plethora of colors this yarn is made in, the possibilities for animals this little sweater become are endless: kangaroos, bunnies, kitties, puppies, armadillos, bats, foxes, owls, horses, dragons, tigers, piglets, monkeys, lambs, buffalo (horns and ears), bears, lemurs, zebras the list goes on and on … You could even add a tail.
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PATTERN INFORMATION
SIZING
Baby & Toddler Sizing
6-Month (12-Mo., 18-Mo., 2T) , 3T
Kids Sizing
4/5 6/7 8 9/10 11/12 13/14
YARN
- Color A, Berroco Comfort #9745 “Filbert Brown”
- Color B, Berroco Comfort #9727 “Spanish Brown”
- Color C, Berroco Comfort #9705 “Pretty Pink”
NEEDLES
- US 7 (4.5mm) 24″ Circular Needle for Hood Ribbing.
- US 7 (4.5mm) 24” Straight needles (or Circular based on preference) for Ribbing on Back, Front, Sleeves and Pocket.
- US 8 (5.0mm) Straight needles or Circular needles based on preference. It is easiest to use a circular needled for the hood.
GAUGE
18 stitches and 26 rows equals 4×4″
NOTIONS
- Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends, sewing Pocket to Front and for sewing Ears to Hood.
- 2 Stitch Markers of different colors
This pattern may be purchased on Ravelry.com for $4.95 US
This pattern may be purchased on Etsy.com for $5.15 US
Enjoy!
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Incredibly cute! Your “model” makes the sweater! LOL. Very cute, very crafty. Love it! I personally don’t knit, but my MIL does. I might buy the pattern and ask her to please make my daughter a sweater. Thanks for sharing!
great yarn choice.
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