BABY GARMENT
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This cardigan is worked flat in
three pieces starting from the
bottom up – the body and set-in
sleeves. At the armholes, the
fronts and back are divided and
worked separately. The button
band is picked up to finish.
Textured stripes feature around
the bottom edge and cuffs.
Although the garment is worked
flat, we recommend using circular
needles to accommodate the
number of sts.
Stitch patterns
1x1 Rib Patt
Row 1 (RS): P1, *k1, p1; rep
from * to end.
Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from *
to end.
Rep these 2 rows for patt.
Textured Stripe Patt
Row 1 (RS): With MC, knit.
Row 2: With MC, purl.
Row 3: K1 MC, *p1 MC, k1 CC2;
rep from * to last 2 sts, p1
MC, k1 MC.
Row 4: P2 MC, *k1 CC2, p1 MC;
rep from * to last st, p1 MC.
Row 5: With MC, k1, *p1, k1; rep
from * end.
Row 6: With MC, purl.
Row 7: With MC, knit.
Row 8: With MC, purl.
Row 9: K1 MC, *k1 CC1, p1 MC;
rep from * to last 2 sts, k1
CC1, k1 MC.
Row 10: P1 MC, k1 CC1, *p1
MC, k1 CC1; rep from * to last
st, p1 MC.
Row 11: With MC, k1, *k1, p1;
rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 12: With MC, purl.
Rep these 12 rows for patt.
Start knitting...
BODY
With CC1 and smaller needles,
cast on 135 (141, 149, 155,
163) sts.
Work 10 rows in 1x1 rib patt.
Change to larger needles
and MC.
SIZE 0-3 MTHS, 12-18 MTHS &
18-24 MTHS ONLY:
Next Row (RS): With MC, k6 (-,
-, 7, 7), *k2tog, k2, k2tog, k3;
rep from * to last 3 (-, -, 4, 3)
Designed by
Helen Metcalfe
Yarn used
Stylecraft Naturals
Bamboo + Cotton
About the yarn
DK; 250m per 100g ball;
60% bamboo, 40% cotton
Tension
22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm
measured over St st and
textured stripe pattern on
larger needles
Needles used
3.5mm circular, 40-60cm
3.75mm circular, 40-60cm
Other supplies
stitch holder
tapestry needle
5 (5, 5, 6, 6) buttons, 1cm
Sizing
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18,
18-24) months
Shown in 6-12 months
Abbreviations
See page 94 for
all abbreviations
Need to
know...
This lovely little knit is a great transitional
piece for babies
CARDIGAN
Bándearg
0-3 mths 3-6 mths 6-12 mths 12-18 mths 18-24 mths
A: Chest circumference (cm) 51 53 56 58 60.5
B: Total length (cm) 26 28.5 31 33 35.5
C: Armhole depth (cm) 10.5 11.5 12 12.5 13.5
D: Sleeve length (cm) 16 17 19 20 21.5
E: Cuff width (cm) 12.5 14.5 14.5 16 16
F: Upper arm width (cm) 19.5 21.5 22 24 25
G: Neck opening (cm) 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5
Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo + Cotton
Coral 7134 (MC) 1 1 2 2 2
Azalea 7135 (CC1) 1 1 1 1 1
Pale Pink 7132 (CC2) 1 1 1 1 1
One Row Buttonhole
Worked over 3 sts
Slip next st p-wise and bring
yarn to back between the
needles, wrapping base of
the st. *Sl next st p-wise and
pass first slipped st over, rep
from * once more. Sl rem st
on RH needle to LH needle
and turn work. With WS
facing, cast on 3 sts. Before
placing last cast-on st on LH
needle, bring yarn to front
between the needles, place
st on LH needle and turn
work. Slip next st k-wise and
pass last cast-on st over it
Special instructions