Splatter Splatter Kids in Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran - Free

Splatter Splatter Kids Pullover Sweater

What is Being Made

The Splatter Splatter Kids is a toddler and children's pullover sweater designed by Cheryl Beckerich. This knitted garment is available in four child sizes: size 2, 4, 6, and 8, with finished chest measurements ranging from 22 to 28 inches and lengths from 11.5 to 15 inches. The pullover features a classic construction with set-in sleeves and a crew neckline, making it an ideal everyday garment for young children.

Techniques Used

This beginner-level knitting project employs several fundamental techniques suitable for knitters new to garment construction. The sweater is worked primarily in the round using a circular needle, which creates seamless fabric and reduces finishing work. Key construction techniques include:

• Increases for shaping: Sleeve increases are worked using the KFB (knit into front and back) method, creating gradual shaping along the sleeve edges
• Three-needle bind off: A special technique used to join shoulder seams by binding off two sets of stitches together simultaneously, creating a secure and professional finish
• Stitch holders: Used to hold stitches for the neckline during construction, allowing for later pickup and finishing
• Decreasing: Purl 2 together (P2tog) decreases are incorporated into the pattern for shaping

Stitches Used

The Splatter Splatter Kids sweater utilizes two primary stitch patterns:

• Stockinette Stitch: The main fabric stitch, created by knitting all stitches on the right side and purling all stitches on the wrong side. When worked in the round, stockinette is achieved by knitting every round. This stitch creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-shaped texture on the right side
• Broken Rib Pattern: Used for the ribbed cuffs and waistband sections. This pattern alternates knit and purl stitches (K1, P1) on right-side rows, with all purl stitches on wrong-side rows, creating an elastic, textured border that helps the sweater maintain its shape

Materials and Tools

The Splatter Splatter Kids is designed to be knitted with Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran, a 100% Superwash Merino Wool yarn. The yardage requirements vary by size: sizes 2 and 4 require 2 skeins, while sizes 6 and 8 require 3 and 4 skeins respectively. Each skein provides 150 yards and weighs 3.5 ounces (100 grams). The yarn is worked at a gauge of 17 stitches and 21 rows per 4 inches in Stockinette stitch.

Essential tools for this project include a US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needle measuring 16 inches, two stitch holders for managing stitches during construction, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming, and two 1-inch buttons for the neckline closure. The Superwash treatment of the yarn makes this sweater practical for young children, as it can be machine washed without special care.