Checkerboard Pullover

Pick your child's favorite colors and get to knitting on the Checkerboard Pullover. Red and white or light blue and white could make for a cute gingham throwback. Or go black and red for an authentic checkerboard look!  

Checkerboard Pullover  
Designed by Rachel Brockman  

SIZES  
3-6 mos (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) years  

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS  
Chest: 20 (21 ¼, 22 ¾, 23 ¼, 24 ¾, 26, 28) "  
Length: 10 ¼ (12, 13 ½, 14 ¼, 15 ¾, 17 ¼, 19 ¼) "  

MATERIALS  
Fibra Natura Dona (100% superwash merino; 50g/126 yds)  
• 129 Coffee Roast (A) - 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls  
• 127 Real Teal (B) - 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls  
Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16 " circular, straight or size needed to obtain gauge  
US Size 6 (4 mm) 16 " circular, set of dpns, straight  
US Size 3 (3.25 mm) set of dpns, straight  
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker  

GAUGE  
24 sts x 26 rows = 4 " stranded knitting  
Save time, check your gauge.  

PATTERN NOTES  
The body of this sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up. Front and back are separated at the armholes and are knit back and forth in rows. The sleeves are knit flat from the bottom up.  

The color changes in this sweater use the Fair Isle method of changing colors. Hold both colors together throughout the row/round. Because the pattern is easy to memorize and "see " in the stitches, Checkerboard Pullover is a good first colorwork pattern.