Kid's Saddle Shoulder Sweater

"Sweater is crocheted from the top down, starting with the CC saddles. The back is worked across the saddles to the armholes, then the front is worked to the armholes and the pieces are joined. Sleeves are crocheted around armhole edges, leaving only the ribbing to be seamed. Shoulder shaping is achieved using short rows. When working back across the row, sc in the next st as usual. After a few more rows it should lie relatively flat. Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland (100% Acrylic; 251 yards [230 meters]/142 grams): #109 Olympic, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins (MC), #126 Sequoia 1 skein (CC) Hook: US size L/11 (8.0 mm); US size I/9 (5.5mm) Notions: Yarn needle, suede elbow patches (optional)"

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook, L/11 or 8 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge12 sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc with larger hook
Note: stitch gauge is more important than row gauge

Finished SizeFinished Chest Size 26 (28, 30, 32, 34)” to fit kid’s size 4 (6, 8, 10, 12). 2” positive ease recommended.