SIZE: Varies 0-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2-3 years) Finished Chest 21 (22, 24, 26) in. (53.5 (56, 61, 66) cm) Finished Length 9 1/2 (10, 12, 13) in. (24 (25.5, 30.5, 33) 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, 3/4 in. (19mm) diameter
Stripe Collage Cardi
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® Baby
GAUGE:
13 sts + 14 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in stitch pattern. 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:
sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook - 1 st decreased.
COLOR SEQUENCE
Work *9 rows with A, 9 rows with B, 9 rows with C; rep from * for Color Sequence.
NOTES:
1. Cardigan is worked in one piece from lower edge up to armholes. Then Fronts and Back are worked separately up to the shoulders.
2. To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st.
CARDIGAN
With A, ch 69 (73, 79, 85). Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, *sl st in next ch, hdc in next ch; rep from * across - 68 (72, 78, 84) sts at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; rep from * across.
Rep last row, changing color every 9 rows as in Color Sequence, until piece measures 5 1/2 (5 3/4, 7 1/2, 8) in. (14 (14.5, 19, 20.5) cm) from beg. Do not fasten off.
First Front
Notes: Fronts and Back are now worked separately.
Continue to change color every 9 rows as in Color Sequence. Shape Neck
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, (sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st) 8 (8, 9, 10) times; leave rem sts unworked for Back and Second Front - 17 (17, 19, 21) sts at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sl st in next hdc, *hdc in next sl st, sl st in next hdc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sc2tog - 16 (16, 18, 20) sts at the end of this row. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; rep from * across - 15 (15, 17, 19) sts at the end of this row.
Rep last 2 rows 2 more times, then rep Row 2 once more - 10 (10, 12, 14) sts when all decs have been completed. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st; rep from * across.
Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 12, 13) in. 24 (25.5, 30.5, 33) cm from beg. Fasten off.
Back
Note: Continue to change color every 9 rows as in Color Sequence. Next Row: Join yarn with sl st in first unworked st following First Front, hdc in next sl st, (sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st) 15 (17, 18, 19) times; leave rem sts unworked for Second Front - 32 (36, 38, 40) sts at the end of this row. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; rep from * across.
Rep last row until Back measures same as First Front. Fasten off.
Second Front
Note: Continue to change color every 9 rows as in Color Sequence. Shape Neck
Row 1: Join yarn with sl st in first unworked st following Back, hdc in next sl st, *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sc2tog - 17 (17, 19, 21) sts at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, hdc in next sl st, *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; rep from * across - 16 (16, 18, 20) sts at the end of this row. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sc2tog - 15 (15, 17, 19) sts at the end of this row.
Rep last 2 rows 2 more times, then rep Row 2 once more - 10 (10, 12, 14) sts when all decs have been completed. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st; rep from * across.
Rep last row until piece measures same as Back. Fasten off.
SLEEVE (make 2)
Note: Sleeve is worked from the top downwards. This aids in matching the stripes with those in the Body. Work Sleeves in the same colors as in Fronts, but in reverse order. Beg at top of Sleeve with same color as last row of Front.
Ch 29 (31, 33, 36). Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, *sl st in next ch, hdc in next ch; rep from * across - 28 (30, 32, 34) sts at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, *sl st in next hdc, hdc in next sl st; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sc2tog - 26 (28, 30, 32) sts at the end of this row. Rows 3-6: Ch 1, turn, *hdc in next st, sl st in next st; rep from * across. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, *hdc in next sl st, sl st in next hdc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sc2tog - 24 (26, 28, 30) sts at the end of this row. Rows 8-11: Ch 1, turn, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 2-11 once more - 20 (22, 24, 26) sts when these rows completed.
Rep Row 2 once more - 18 (20, 22, 24) sts at the end of this row.
Rep Row 3 until piece measures 6 1/2 (7 1/2, 8, 9 1/2) in. (16.5 (19, 20.5, 24) cm) from beg.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulders. Sew Sleeve seams. Sew in Sleeves.
Sew buttons evenly spaced onto Left Front: sew first button 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) below beg of neck shaping, last button 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) above lower edge, rem buttons evenly spaced between. Use spaces between stitches along Right Front as buttonholes. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
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CARDIGAN
SLEEVE (make 2)
