The Mild Sweater Knitting Pattern - Sizes 12 Months to 14 Years (PDF)
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Digital Knitting Pattern for a Children's Sweater - Sizes 12 Months to 14 Years (PDF download). No physical product will be shipped.
Create cozy knitting moments and personal gifts with our sweater pattern package, covering all children's sizes from babies to older kids.
With this pattern, you get:
- 8 sizes in one pattern - from 12 months to 14 years
- Clear and easy-to-follow instructions, so you can knit with confidence, no matter your experience
- Multiple yarn options, with suggestions for different yarn types and gauges
- A design created with care, focusing on fit and comfort
Perfect for anyone who wants to make personal, timeless projects for children across the entire age range without needing multiple patterns.
Details
Sizes included:
Baby: 12/18 months (height 31.5–34") | 2 years (36")
Small children: 3/4 years (height 38.5–41") | 5/6 years (43–45.5")
Children: 7/8 years (48–50.5") | 9/10 years (53–55")
Tween: 11/12 years (57.5–60") | 13/14 years (62–64.5")
The full size chart can be found in the product images.
Fit
Classic / slightly fitted. For a more relaxed fit, choose one size up.
Yarn & Needles
Choose a yarn with approximately 164 yards per 50 g and a gauge of:
17 stitches x 22 rows = 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch
using US size 8 (5 mm) needles.
Suggested yarns include Drops Air or Nordic Sky Kiruna. See all yarn alternatives here.
Construction
The sweater features a circular yoke and is worked top-down.
Sleeves are knit in continuation of the yoke, and no seaming is required.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sample colors:
Blue sweater: Nordic Sky Kiruna, color 29.
Brown sweater: Drops Air, color 49.
Off-white sweater: Fishermen's Wool, color Oatmeal.
FAQ
⬇️ Download & Access
How do I receive my pattern after purchase? You'll receive a download link by email immediately after your purchase is confirmed. You can also find your files under your order in your account.
Can I download the pattern more than once? Yes - your download link remains active so you can re-download the file whenever you need it.
Do I need to create an account to purchase? No, you can check out as a guest. However, creating an account makes it easier to access your purchases later.
🖨️ Printing
Can I print the pattern at home? Yes! The pattern is designed for home printing on a standard inkjet or laser printer on standart A4 paper.
Can I print it at a copy shop? Absolutely - just bring the PDF on a USB stick or send it to your local print shop.
🧶 The Pattern Itself
What skill level is required? The skill level is listed in the product description. The Gentle Sweater is Beginner Level.
Are all sizes included in the same file?Yes - all sizes are included in one PDF, but each size is written out in full on its own. No brackets, no switching between numbers. Just find your size and follow the instructions from start to finish.
Which sizes are included? That depends on the bundle you choose - each pattern is clearly named with the included sizes, so you always know exactly what you're getting before you buy.
What yarn weight and needle size does the pattern use? This information is listed in the product description for each pattern.
🌍 Language
What language is the pattern written in? The pattern is written in English. If you'd like it in another language, you can switch using the language selector at the top of the page.
❓ Something else?
If you have a question that isn't answered here. Feel free to reach out via the contact form - we're happy to help!
With special thanks to my test knitters
· Karen Marie Larsson
· Marie Pedersen
· Johanne Birk
· Jonna Bech Christensen
· Lissi Knudsen
· Eva Jacobsen Andresen
· Berit Linea Steffensen
· Lene Andersen
· Julie Rud
· Mai-Brit Piil
· Lene Pedersen
· Eileen Wolffgang
· Karen Marie Larsson
· Sofie Sødergren