This was designed as a baby gift for a co-worker who likes fashion and accessories. So I thought she would enjoy the texture motif on this little cardigan for her wee one! Minimal seaming, raglan sleeves, and a single button at the top also add to its appeal.
Sizing
- Finished chest circumference of approximately 18.25”
- Finished length of approximately 10”
- Sleeve length 5.5"
- To fit actual chest circumference of 16”
Skills required
- Knitting, purling
- Decreasing
- Yarn overs
- Chart reading
- Using DPNs (or another technique to achieve the same thing, such as Magic Loop)
Materials needed
- Yarn: One ball of Hayfield "Baby Bonus 4 ply", 100% acrylic, 510yds/100g, colour 964
- Needles:
- Three 2.75mm straights (two for working with, one as a spare to hold stitches temporarily)
- Set of 2.75mm DPNs
- Five stitch holders
- One button (about a half-inch in diameter)
- (optional) Four stitch markers
Gauge
- One horizontal repeat of chart = 9.5”
- One vertical repeat of chart = 4 1/8”
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