Description

The Jack Sweater Children’s Color Block Sweater Knitting Pattern

This Children’s Color Block Sweater Knitting Pattern is designed for ages 2–5 and features bold intarsia colour blocks with striped sleeves.

Knit a fun, modern jumper with this Children’s Color Block Sweater Knitting Pattern, designed for comfort, practicality, and playful style.

Featuring bold intarsia colour blocks on the body and cheerful striped sleeves, this sweater is perfect for everyday wear by little ones.

The practical buttoned shoulder opening makes dressing easy, while the relaxed fit ensures comfort for active children.

The Children’s Color Block Sweater Knitting Pattern is suitable for boys or girls, this design is a bright and cosy addition to any handmade wardrobe.

Pattern Features

• Bold color block sweater knitting pattern uses the intarsia method worked from a chart

• Playful striped long sleeves

• Buttoned shoulders for easy dressing

• Clear written instructions

• Colour charts included for colourwork sections

• Designed for children aged 2–5 years

Pattern Format

• PDF instant download

• Easy-to-follow written instructions

• Chart included for colour block areas

• Designed for knitters who enjoy working with colour

This listing is for a knitting pattern only, not a finished garment.

Skill Level

This is an easy to intermediate knitting pattern.
Ideal for knitters who are confident with basic stitches and would like to explore simple colourwork.

🧵 Yarn & Materials

Yarn Used:
Stylecraft Life DK (light worsted)
75% acrylic / 25% wool
298 m (326 yds) per 100 g ball

Yarn Quantities:
1 [1:1:2] × 100 g balls in each colour:

• A: 2496 Mustard

• B: 2313 Navy

• C: 2341 Silver Grey

You will also need:

• Pair of 4 mm knitting needles

• 4 × 1 cm buttons

• Wool sewing needle

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Yarn Substitution

You may substitute with any yarn that matches the following tension:

• 22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm

• Measured over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles

Always check tension and adjust needle size if required.

Sizes & Finished Measurements

Sizes to fit:
2 [3:4:5] years
Chest (to fit): 51 [56:61:66] cm
(20 [22:24:26] in)

Finished garment measurements:

• Chest: 61 [66:71:76] cm (24 [26:28:30] in)

• Length: 34 [38:42:46] cm (13.5 [15:16.5:18] in)

• Sleeve seam: 24 [28:32:36] cm (9.5 [11:12.5:14] in)

Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes.

A Cheerful Everyday Knit

This Children’s Color Block Sweater Knitting Pattern is a cosy, practical knit that children love to wear and knitters enjoy making — perfect for play, layering, and handmade gifts. Children’s Color Block Sweater Knitting Pattern

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