Basic Child's Sweater

I'm going to try to adapt this pattern to a larger size (approx size 6-8).

I measured an existing shirt that seems the right size (body measurements are in parentheses).

Chest - 32" (24")
Waist - 32" (24")
Height of armhole - 6.5" (circumference of armhole 13")
Height from bottom of armhole to waist - 11"
Neck hole width - 9" (with a 2" scoop front and back)
Length of arm - 16"
Circumference of wrist - 7"

The basic idea is that the front and back are rectangles, except for the neck hole. The sleeves are trapezoids. Sew all pieces together, and add a few rows of ribbing for the neck.

I'm going to use Sensations Angel Hair, a fuzzy wool-acrylic-nylon blend. I'm hoping I have enough to complete the sweater. I bought 3 skeins on clearance for $2 each, so once it's gone, it's gone.

My swatch is 4 sts and 4 rows per inch, using 10 1/2 needles.