Wrap your little ones in a true piece of local history with the Children’s Newfoundland Guernsey Pattern Booklet—available exclusively at CAST ON! CAST OFF!
Beautifully scaled down for the next generation of adventurers, this classic design honours its traditional roots while keeping modern kids warm and cozy. Originally designed by Barbara Harpur and written by Lisa Chatzikirou, this comprehensive printed booklet shares the rich maritime history of how the Newfoundland Guernsey came to be, paired with clear, timeless pattern instructions for smaller sizes.
The Children’s Newfoundland Guernsey Pattern Booklet brings a unique Newfoundland twist to classic European fisherman sweaters. The traditional diamond-and-zigzag texture creates a highly wearable, everyday staple steeped in North Atlantic tradition. Pair it with Briggs & Little Heritage yarn (100% Canadian wool) to create a durable, heirloom-quality garment meant to be passed down through generations.
Booklet Includes TWO Patterns:
- Children’s Newfoundland Guernsey Sweater
- Children’s Newfoundland Guernsey Hat
Details:
- Printed Booklet: Physical, 20-page full-colour edition available exclusively at CAST ON! CAST OFF! Coil-bound to lie completely flat for easy reading while you knit, with large fold-out charts.
- Yarn: Complete the look with our custom-dyed Briggs & Little Heritage shades, developed exclusively for CAST ON! CAST OFF! and inspired by our home province!
Sizing & Materials:
The Guernsey Sweater is knit flat from the bottom up and seamed together for a structured finish.
The Guernsey Hat is knit in the round, starting at the brim.
Sizes: 4-6yrs(6-8yrs, 8-10yrs, 10-12yrs)12-14yrs
Finished Chest Measurement: 15(16,18,20)21inches / 38(40.5, 46, 51)53.5cm
Yarn: Briggs & Little Heritage (worsted/aran)
Yardage:
- Guernsey Sweater:
Main Colour: 3(4,4,5)6 skeins / 645(860,860,1075) 1290 yards
Contrast Colour: 1(1,1,1) skeins / 215(215,215,215) yards
- Guernsey Hat:
Main Colour: 1 skein / 215 yards for all sizes
Contrast Colour: 1 skein / 215 yards for all sizes.
Note: 1 skein of Contrast Colour will be enough for a sweater AND hat (for all sizes).
You will also need 4.0mm needles and 5.0mm needles (or as required to meet gauge), stitch markers, stitch holders and darning needle.
We also have Pattern Booklets for:
- Newfoundland Guernsey (adult)
- Newfoundland Guernsey Mittens & Hat
- Newfoundland Guernsey for Dogs
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Ordering only the Pattern Booklet? Select $5 Needles & Notions shipping at checkout.
A very special thanks to Lisa and Barbara for providing their wonderful knitted samples and for allowing CAST ON! CAST OFF! to be the proud, exclusive home of these beautiful booklets. You can view more of their Newfoundland Guernsey Designs on Ravelry.
Booklets printed locally at Green Bay Digital, Springdale, NL.
