This design is a celebration of as much of Canada as I could include in 24-stitch charts. While it is definitely not an exhaustive list of what makes Canada a great country, it gives knitters an opportunity to create THEIR Canadiana. Can you make it if you’re not Canadian? Well, of course you can. While this design is called Choose Your Canadiana there are plenty of charts for everyone to create something special.

This is the children’s version of the Choose Your Canadiana pattern.

Sizes
6-12m (1-3yrs, 4-6yrs, 7-10yrs)
Finished Chest
20 (23, 26.5, 29.5) inches
50 (57.5, 66, 74) cm
This sweater is designed to fit with 2-5 inch (5- 12.5 cm) positive ease.

This is a collaboration with Baa-realis Fibre using their Canadiana Collection Yarn Kit, inspired by the iconic Hudson’s Bay Company colours.

This pattern is written as if you are using a single main colour and one contrast colour. Yardages may vary depending on which charts are used.

MC: 308, 438, 610, 751 yds
CC: 206, 292, 407, 502 yds

MC: 280, 400, 560, 686 m
CC: 188, 268, 372, 460 m

Tools
Circular needles US2 (2.75 mm) of various lengths required for neck and ribs, or size needed to obtain gauge
Circular needles US3 (3.25 mm) of various lengths required for yoke, sleeve and chest, or size needed to obtain gauge
Dpns US2 (2.75 mm) AND US3 (3.25 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch/Place Markers
Stitch Holders or waste yarn
Tapestry Needle

Gauge
Over stranded colourwork, 29 sts x 34 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Charts included: Canada Goose, Patriotic Beaver, Beaver, Mountie, Lumberjack, Sasquatch, Moose, Gaggle of Geese, Crane, Tree, Elk, Lobster, Wolf, Large Maple Leaf, Polar Bear, Snowflake, Mountains, Lighthouse, Pine Cone, Loon, X Country Skier, Buffalo, Pine Tree, Wheat field, Animal Tracks, Black Bear, Canoe, Orca, Lacrosse, Parliament, Moccasins, Double Double, Toque and Mittens, Poutine, Heart Berry, Maple Syrup and Pancakes, Small Maple Leaves, Inukshuk, Hockey, Snowshoes, Curling, Sturgeon, Infinity Symbol, Beer, Skating, Fish, Snowstorm, Butter Tarts, Waves, Nanaimo Squares, as well as a few micro charts.

Most charts can be knit using two colours, however, some of them have more detail that require more than 2 colours. Duplicate stitch can be used to add the detail if you prefer.

This pattern has been tech edited by Sigrun Jones and tested by volunteers.