SIZE: 9 mos, 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs) Finished Chest 19 1/2 (22, 24) in. (49.5 (56, 61) cm)
Finished Length 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 11 1/2) in. (24 (26.5, 29.5) 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 4 buttons, 1 in. (25 mm) diameter
Phoebe Cardigan
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® Baby
GAUGE:
15 sts + 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:
PATTERN STITCH
K1, p1 Rib (odd # of sts)
Row 1 (WS): P1, *k1, p1; rep from *.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for k1, p1 Rib.
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BACK With smaller needles, cast on 37 (41, 45) sts and work in k1, p1 Rib for 1 in. (2.5 cm). Change to larger needles and work in Garter st until Back measures 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 11 1/2) in. (24 (26.5, 29) cm) from beg. Bind off.
Pocket Lining (make 2) With larger needles, cast on 11 sts. Work in Garter st for 2 in. (5 cm). Transfer sts to st holder.
RIGHT FRONT With smaller needles, cast on 23 (25, 27) sts and work in k1, p1 Rib for 1 in. (2.5 cm). Change to larger needles and work in Garter st until Right Front measures 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Pocket Welt
Next Row (RS): K6 (7, 8) sts, p1, (k1, p1) 5 times, k6 (7, 8).
Next Row: K6 (7, 8) sts, k1, (p1, k1) 5 times, k6 (7, 8).
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Next Row: K6 (7, 8) sts, bind off 11 sts, k to end.
Next Row: K6 (7, 8) sts, knit 11 sts of one Pocket Lining from holder, k to end of row.
Work even until Right Front measures 7 1/2 (8 1/2, 9 1/2) in. (19 (21.5, 24) cm), end with a WS row.
Neck Shaping Next Row (RS): Bind off 5 (6, 7) sts, k to end of row – 18 (19, 20) sts.
Decrease 1 st at neck edge every row 6 times – 12 (13, 14) sts. Work even until Right Front measures 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 11 1/2) in. (24.5 (26.5, 29) cm) from beg. Bind off. Mark placement for 4 buttons: first button just above ribbing, top button 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) below neck shaping, and 2 evenly spaced between.
LEFT FRONT Work as for Right Front, reversing all shaping, AT THE SAME TIME, work buttonholes opposite markers on RS rows as follows:
Buttonhole Row (RS): K to last 4 sts, yarn over, k 2 sts together, k2.
SLEEVE (make 2) With smaller needles, cast on 23 (25, 27) sts and work 6 rows in k1, p1 Rib.
Change to larger needles and work in Garter st, increasing 1 st each end of every 8th row 6 times – 35 (37, 39) sts. Work even until Sleeve measures 8 (8 1/2, 9) in. (20.5 (21.5, 23) cm) from beg. Bind off.
FINISHING Sew shoulder seams.
Neckband From RS with smaller needles, pick up and k 19 (20, 21) sts along Right Front neck edge, 15 (17, 17) sts across Back neck, and 19 (20, 21) along Left Front neck edge – 53 (57, 59) sts. Work in k1, p1 Rib for 1 in. (2.5 cm). Bind off.
Left Front Edging From RS with smaller needles, pick up and k 4 sts along side of neckband, pick up and k 1 st in each ridge of Garter st, and 4 sts along bottom ribbing. Bind off.
Right Front Edging From RS with smaller needles, pick up and k 4 sts along bottom ribbing, pick up and k 1 st in each ridge of Garter st, and 4 sts along side of neckband. Bind off.
Sew Pocket Linings to WS of Fronts. Sew Sleeves to body. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Weave in ends. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
This is the first sweater I ever attempted and it turned out great... thanks to the easy to understand, excellent written instructions. I was a little scared off by the pocket welts and the picking up and knitting stitches... all new techniques for me when I made this sweater. Adorable sweater... great pattern even for a beginner! I used Vanna's Choice yarn... very nice.
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