Olives Tiny Rib

Olive’s Tiny Rib is a simple ribbed sweater for the youngest.  It is worked from the top down using 1 strand of Merino, Cotton Merino or Pure Silk.  The neckline is shaped with German short rows and the yoke with raglan increases.  The sleeves are worked in the round.  The length of both the body and sleeves can easily be adjusted.

Sizes: 6 (9, 12, 18) months // 2 (4) years 
Finished measurements: Length from shoulder to edge: 26 (28, 30, 32) // 36 (40) cm [10¼ (11, 11¾, 12½) // 14¼ (15¾)]” – or desired length; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: 17 (18, 19.5, 21) // 23 (24) cm [6¾ (7, 7¾, 8¼) // 9 (9½)]” – or desired length; Chest circumference: 41 (47, 50, 55) // 61 (69) cm [16¼ (18½, 19¾, 21¾) // 24 (27¼)]”
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino, Cotton Merino or Pure Silk (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2, 2) // 3 (3) balls.  Sample is in Merino in Hazel colorway
Needles: 2.5 mm / US1.5 and 3 mm / US2.5 circular and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 29 sts and 40 rows = 10 cm [4”] in 2x2 rib pattern with 3 mm / US2.5 needles  
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle