Pattern: Parfait Cardigan



This scrumptious little cardigan is worked all in one piece, so there’s no seaming up to do once the knitting is finished. Just weave in the ends, sew on a button, and you’re done!

Sizing

  • 3 months: to fit 16” chest, finished chest 18”, finished length 8”
  • 6 months: to fit 17” chest, finished chest 20”, finished length 9.5”
  • 12 months: to fit 18” chest, finished chest 20.5”, finished length 12.25”
  • 18 months: to fit 19” chest, finished chest 21.25”, finished length 12.25”
  • 2 years: to fit 20.5” chest, finished chest 23.5”, finished length 12.5”
  • 4 years: to fit 23” chest, finished chest 26.5”, finished length 15.5”
  • 6 years: to fit 25” chest, finished chest 28”, finished length 15.5”
  • 8 years: to fit 26.5” chest, finished chest 30”, finished length 18.5”
  • 10 years: to fit 28” chest, finished chest 31”, finished length 22”

Skills required

  • Knitting, purling
  • Yarn overs
  • Decreases

Materials needed

  • Yarn: DK weight, as follows (all yardages are approximates):
    • 3 months: 180 yards
    • 6 months: 270 yards
    • 12 months: 345 yards
    • 18 months: 355 yards
    • 2 years: 385 yards
    • 4 years: 510 yards
    • 6 years: 575 yards
    • 8 years: 710 yards
    • 10 years: 850 yards
  • Needles: Four 4mm circulars, at least 16-24” long (depending on which size you’re making)
    • One button, about a half inch in diameter

    Gauge

    • 18 sts of gauge pattern = 3.25 inches
    • 24 rows of gauge pattern = 3.5 inches

    No comments: