Finished Chest 24 (26, 28) in. (61 (66, 71) cm)
Finished Length 12 (14, 16) in. (30.5 (35.5, 40.5) cm) Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Additional Materials Four 11/16 in. (18 mm) buttons
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Cheerful Baby Cardigan
Lion Brand® Cotton-Ease®
GAUGE:
16 sts and 32 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (knit every row).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
STRIPE PATTERN
*Knit 2 rows with B, knit 2 rows with A; repeat from * for Stripe Pattern.
NOTES:
Cardigan is worked in one piece from lower back edge, up to and over shoulders, and down to lower front edges.
CARDIGAN Back With A, cast on 48 (52, 56) sts. Change to B. Work in Stripe Pattern until piece measures 4 (4 1/2, 5) in. (10 (11.5, 12.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Sleeves Inc 1 st at each end of every RS row 19 (22, 24) times – 86 (96, 104) sts. Piece should measure approximately 9 (10, 11) in. [23 (25.5, 28) cm] from beg.
Shape Cuffs Cast on 8 (8, 10) sts at end of next 2 rows – 102 (112, 124) sts. Work even in Stripe pattern for 3 (4, 5) in. (7.5 (10, 12.5) cm), end with a WS row.
Shape Back Neck Next Row (RS): K42 (47, 52) sts and slip to a holder for right front. Bind off next 18 (18, 20) sts, k rem 42 (47, 52) sts for left front.
Shape Left Front Work even in Garter st for next 3 rows. Inc 1 st at neck edge on every RS row 3 times – 45 (50, 55) sts.
Next Row: Cast on 2 sts at neck edge – 47 (52, 57) sts.
Work even for 1 row.
Next Row: Cast on 7 (7, 8) sts at neck edge – 54 (59, 65) sts.
Work even until cuff measures 6 (7, 8) in. (15 (18, 20.5) cm). Bind off 8 (8, 10) cuff sts – 46 (51, 55) sts.
Dec 1 st at side edge on every RS row 19 (22, 24) times – 27 (29, 31) sts.
Work even until left front is same length as back. Bind off.
Mark for first button about 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) below neck edge and last button about 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) above lower edge. Evenly space 2 remaining buttons between first and last.
Shape Right Front Rejoin yarn to right front sts at neck edge (WS). Work as for left front, reversing all shaping and working buttonholes (on RS, opposite markers) as follows: k to last 4 sts of row, work (k2tog, yarn over) for buttonhole, k2 (front edge).
FINISHING Fold Cardigan in half at shoulders. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew on buttons. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Cheerful Baby Cardigan Reviewed by shahina mumtaz on 2010-09-23
very easy to follow pattern.i really enjoyed knitting this pattern for my grand daughter with the same colours.
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