SIZE: 0-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2 years, 3 years) Finished Chest 20 (21, 23, 24, 26) in. (51 (53.5, 58.5, 61, 66) cm), buttoned Finished Length 9 1/2 (11, 12, 13, 14) in. (24 (28, 30.5, 33, 35.5) 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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Snowfall Garter Stitch Cardigan
Lion Brand® Baby Wool
GAUGE:
17 sts + 34 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. Sleeves and yoke (the upper section of the Cardigan) are worked in one piece, from wrist edge of one Sleeve across to wrist edge of opposite Sleeve.
2. Stitches are picked up along side edge of the yoke for back and fronts.
3. Refer to the schematic drawing to identify the parts of the Cardigan.
YOKE
Right Sleeve
Beg at wrist edge of right sleeve, cast on 34 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts.
Work in Garter st (k every row) until piece measures 5 1/2 (6 1/2, 7 1/2, 10 1/2, 11) in. (14 (16.5, 19, 26.5, 28) cm) from beg.
Place markers at beg and end of last row for placement of back and fronts.
Continue in Garter st until piece measures 2 1/2 (2 3/4, 2 3/4, 3, 3 1/4) in. (6.5 (7, 7, 7.5, 8.5) cm) from markers.
Divide for Neck
Next Row (RS): K17 (20, 22, 24, 26) sts and place these sts on a holder for right front yoke, k across remaining 17 (20, 22, 24, 26) sts for back yoke.
Back Yoke
Continue in Garter st on sts for back yoke sts only until piece measures 5 (5, 6, 6, 6 1/2) in. (12.5 (12.5, 15, 15, 16.5) cm) from beg of neck divide, end with a WS row. Note: End with a WS row means that the last row you work will be a WS row and you will be ready to work a RS row. Place back yoke sts on holder.
Right Front Yoke
From WS, place right front yoke sts back onto needle, join yarn and continue in Garter st until piece measures 2 1/2 (2 1/2, 3, 3, 3 1/4) in. (6.5 (6.5, 7.5, 7.5, 8.5) cm) from beg of neck divide, end with a WS row. Next Row (buttonholes - RS): K5 (7, 8, 9, 10), yo, k2tog (for buttonhole), k4 (5, 6, 7, 8), yo, k2tog (for buttonhole), k to end.
Knit 3 rows. Bind off.
Left Front Yoke
Cast on 17 (20, 22, 24, 26) sts.
Work in Garter st until piece measures 3 (3, 3 1/2, 3 1/2, 3 3/4) in. (7.5 (7.5, 9, 9, 9.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Join Left Front and Back Yokes
Joining Row (RS): Knit across left front yoke sts then knit across back yoke sts on holder - 34 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in Garter st until 2 1/2 (2 3/4, 2 3/4, 3, 3 1/4) in. (6.5 (7, 7, 7.5, 8.5) cm) from joining row.
Place markers at beg and end of last row for placement of back and fronts.
Work even in Garter st until 5 1/2 (6 1/2, 7 1/2, 10 1/2, 11) in. (14 (16.5, 19, 26.5, 28) cm) from markers.
Bind off.
BACK
With RS facing, pick up and k42 (44, 48, 52, 56) sts evenly spaced between markers along edge of back yoke.
Work even in Garter st for 5 1/2 (6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2, 8) in. (14 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5) cm). Bind off.
FRONTS
With RS facing, pick up and k24 (25, 27, 29, 31) sts evenly spaced between marker and front edge of one front yoke.
Work even in Garter st until same length as back.
Bind off.
Repeat along other front yoke edge.
FINISHING
Fold piece in half along shoulders. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew buttons to left front opposite buttonholes. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Snowfall Garter Stitch Cardigan Reviewed by Attitudegrrrl on 2013-05-07
This was my first knitting project and I think it went well. The instructions were fairly easy to understand and while it's not perfect the finished product is quite cute (and has done wonders for my confidence)!! I've already started making the Color Play Hoodie.
Thank you Lion Brand!!!!
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