Orchard Sweater

"Crochet this easy sweater for the kid in your life. it's the classic elbow patch sweater. Designed in chunky weight yarn, this sweater works up quickly and is cute with or without the elbow patches. You can wear the collar as a funnel neck, or you can turn it down. Yarn: Berroco Comfort Chunky (50% Acrylic, 50% Nylon; 150 yards [138 meters]/100 grams): #5750 Primary Red (4 (5, 6, 7) skeins) Hooks: US size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) for Body; US size J/10 (6.0 mm) for ribbing Notions: Tapestry needle, three 7/8” buttons, sewing needle, matching thread, two elbow patches (3.5” x 5”)"

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook, K/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge13 sts and 12 rows = 4” [10 cm] in esc with larger hook

Finished SizeFinished Chest Size 26 (28, 30, 32)” to fit child’s size 4 (6, 8, 10) 2” positive ease recommended