Childrens clothing sizes

[shepherdess]

Hi

I hope someone can help. I want to knit for a child 18 months old, also a 2 yr old. I have plenty of knitting patterns, but they only give chest size not ages, so wonder what might be the best size to knit.

Thanks in anticipation.

[Lore]

If you look on any catalogue web site, there's a size guide.

I've just had a nosey and chest sizes are...

12 - 18 months = 20 inches
18 - 23 months = 20.5 inches
2 -3 yrs = 21 inches.

Hope that helps.

[shepherdess]

Thanks very much for your advice - I never thought of that. Tried to Google children's clothing sizes with no luck. Now I can get knitting!

[spudqueen]

You could always ask the parents of the children involved for their chest sizes!

[masterchef]

Buy a tape measure

[shepherdess]

As the garments were to be surprise present, I can not ask the mother the size needed. Hence, a tape measure would be of little use either.

[netty1955]

Hi, I recently aquired a telly tubbies pattern and want to make a jumper for a two year old. I had the same problem as you in that the measurements don't give a child's age as a guideline. I found this after searching in google and have got my answer. I really posted to say how rude the person was who said buy a tape measure. Why are people like that? Anyway thanks for asking the question. I'm afraid If I'd got that reply I wouldn't have been as polite as you were.