The word Mensch is a Yiddish word usually used to describe a man of good character. Its also used affectionately to describe a little boy when he is well behaved for his mother and father. This little hounds tooth sweater is perfect for your little mensch. Even though the pattern appears complicated, the simple slip-stitch design allows you to work with only one color per row. Any advanced beginner knitter can easily whip up this pattern for the sophisticated baby in their life.

Yarn:

Tahki / Stacy Charles / Filatura Di Crosa — Zara

Skeins:

3 Skeins of Main Color, One Skein of contrasting color

Size:

Childs One Year

Gauge:

5.6 sts=1 in houndstooth pattern, 5.3 sts=1 in st-st

Needle:

US #6