Join Left Front and Back From RS, place Back sts back onto needle and knit across (continuing from Left Front and joining Left Front to Back) – 76 (84, 92, 104) sts at the end of this row.
Place markers at each end of last row
Continue in Garter st over these 103 (113, 125, 143)76 (84, 92, 104) sts until piece measures 2 1/2 (2 1/2, 2 3/4, 3) in. (6.5 (6.5, 7, 7.5) cm) above markers.
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Rose Lichen Cardigan And Hat
Lion Brand® Baby Wool
GAUGE:
16 sts + 32 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k 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.
NOTES:
1. Cardigan is knit in one piece, from cuff to cuff.
2. Crochet hook is used for single crochet trim around neck edge. If desired, you may embroider Blanket st around neck edge instead of working crochet trim.
CARDIGAN
Sleeve
Beg at right sleeve cuff, cast on 32 (36, 40, 44) sts.
Work in Garter st (k every row) until piece measures 4 3/4 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 7 3/4) in. (12 (14, 16.5, 19.5) cm) from beg. Place markers at each end of last row.
Cast on for Front and Back
Row 1: Cast on 22 (24, 26, 30) sts at beg of row, knit to end - 54 (60, 66, 74) sts at the end of this row. Row 2: Cast on 22 (24, 26, 30) sts at beg of row, knit to end - 76 (84, 92, 104) sts at the end of this row.
Continue in Garter st until piece measures 2 1/2 (2 1/2, 2 3/4, 3) in. (6.5 (6.5, 7, 7.5) cm) above markers.
Divide for Neck
Next Row (RS): K38 (42, 46, 52) for right front and place these sts on a holder, k across rem 38 (42, 46, 52) sts for back.
Back
Working across back sts only, continue in Garter st until piece measures 7 1/2 (8, 8 3/4, 9 1/2) in. (19 (20, 22, 24) cm) above markers, end with a WS row. Place back sts on holder.
Right Front
From WS, place right front sts back onto needle and continue in Garter st until piece measures 5 1/4 (5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2) in. (13.5 (14, 15, 16.5) cm) above markers, end with a WS row. Next Row (buttonholes - RS): Knit across to last 10 sts, (yo, k2tog, k3) twice. Next Row: Knit across, knitting into the yarn overs to form buttonholes.
Knit 4 rows.
Bind off.
Left Front
Cast on 38 (42, 46, 52) sts.
Work in Garter st until piece measures 3 1/2 (3 3/4, 4, 4 1/4) in. (9 (9.5, 10, 11) cm) from beg, end with a RS row.
Join Left Front and Back
From RS, place Back sts back onto needle and knit across (continuing from Left Front and joining Left Front to Back) - 76 (84, 92, 104) sts at the end of this row.
Place markers at each end of last row
Continue in Garter st over these 76 (84, 92, 104) sts until piece measures 2 1/2 (2 1/2, 2 3/4, 3) in. (6.5 (6.5, 7, 7.5) cm) above markers.
Bind off Front and Back
Row 1: Bind off first 22 (24, 26, 30) sts, knit to end - 54 (60, 66, 74) sts at the end of this row. Row 2: Bind off first 22 (24, 26, 30) sts, knit to end - 32 (36, 40, 44) sts at the end of this row. Sleeve
Continue in Garter st over the rem 32 (36, 40, 44) sts for sleeve until sleeve measures 4 3/4 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 7 3/4) in. (12 (14, 16.5, 19.5) cm). Bind off.
FINISHING
Fold piece in half along neck opening. Sew side and sleeve seams. From right side, with crochet hook, join yarn with slip stitch at right front neck edge. Chain 1, work single crochet evenly spaced around neck. Fasten off.
Sew buttons to left front opposite buttonholes.
Weave in ends.
HAT
Cast on 64 (68, 72, 76) sts.
Work in Garter st (knit every row) until piece measures about 7 (7 1/2, 8, 9) in. (18 (19, 20.5, 23) cm) from beginning. Shape Crown
Next Row: *K2tog; rep from * across row - 32 (34, 36, 38) sts at the end of this row. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: *k2tog; rep from * across row - 16 (17, 18, 19) sts at the end of this row. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: K0 (1, 0, 1), *k2tog; rep from * across row - 8 (9, 9,10) sts at the end of this row.
Cut yarn, leaving an 18 in. (45.5 cm) tail. Thread tail through remaining sts, pull tightly together, and knot.
FINISHING
Sew seam. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Great, simple pattern with surprisingly good results- I was a little concerned that the crown could look a little boxy or creased given the quick decrease (and given the pattern photo where there does seem to be some creasing), but it actually ended up with quite a smooth finish and the circular pattern at the top was very pretty. I made the hat in a plain cream wool I had leftover from a baby blanket and added a little knitted flower to the side. Now I'm looking forward to trying the cardigan pattern!
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