Knitting pattern for boys and girls dragon sweater 4-13 years, Dragon Aran jumper and hat, 10 ply Children's pattern

A Dragon themed sweater and hat knitting pattern for ages 4 to 13 years.

Round neck Aran/Worsted Sweater and matching Hat.

The sweater features a dragon on the front and ribs knitted in 2 x 2 rib with contrast panels on the back and sleeves.  The hat has flaps to keep those ears warm whilst searching for dragons!

Any Aran/Worsted yarn can be used so long as it matches the tension – 18 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 5mm needles. 

The garment shown is knitted in Hayfield Bonus Aran (Sandstorm 930) and Stylecraft Special Aran (Teal 1062)

Other suggested yarns: 
Berroco Vintage 
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 
James C. Brett with Wool Aran 
King Cole Big Value Aran 
King Cole Merino Blend Aran 
Rico Design Essentials Soft Merino 
Aran Sirdar Supersoft Aran

Needles: 1 pair of 5 mm (UK6 - USA8) and 1 pair of 4 mm (UK8 - USA6)

An easy and quick design to knit.  The pattern includes colour coded sizes for ages from 4 to 13 years and a large full-page coloured intarsia chart for the dragon.