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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2 buttons, 1/2 in. (13 mm)
Side to Side Baby Cardigan
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:
Cardigan body is knit in one piece with slits for armholes. Stitches are picked up around the armhole slits for sleeves.
CARDIGAN
Beg at center front, cast on 38 (44, 48, 52, 56) sts.
Work in Garter st (k every row) until piece measures 5 1/2 (5 3/4, 6 1/4, 6 1/2, 7) in. (14 (14.5, 16, 16.5, 18) cm) from beg.
Left Armhole
Mark end of last row for lower edge of Cardigan. Next Row: K22 (26, 28, 30, 32), drop yarn (do not cut); with scrap yarn, k16 (18, 20, 22, 24), cut scrap yarn; sl these 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts back to left needle and k them once more with sweater yarn.
Work even in Garter st on 38 (44, 48, 52, 56) sts until piece measures about 10 (10 1/2, 11 1/2, 12, 13) in. (25.5 (26.5, 29, 30.5, 33) cm) above left armhole, end ready to work across sts of lower section of cardigan. Note: Work even means to continue without increasing or decreasing.
Right Armhole
Next Row: K22 (26, 28, 30, 32), drop yarn (do not cut); with scrap yarn, k16 (18, 20, 22, 24), cut scrap yarn; sl these 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts back to left needle and k them once more with sweater yarn.
Work even in Garter st on 38 (44, 48, 52, 56) sts until piece measures about 5 (5 1/4, 5 3/4, 6, 6 1/2) in. (12.5 (13.5, 14.5, 15, 16.5) cm) above right armhole, end ready to work across sts of lower section of cardigan. Buttonhole Row (RS): K to last 12 sts, (k2tog, yo, k4) twice for buttonholes.
Knit 4 rows.
Bind off.
Sleeves
Carefully remove scrap yarn from sts of one armhole, slipping 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts along front armhole edge and 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts along back armhole edge onto needle - 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) sts on needle.
Work in Garter st until sleeve measures about 5 1/2 (6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2, 8) in. (14 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5) cm) from armhole. Bind off. Repeat for 2nd sleeve.
FINISHING
Beg about 2 1/2 (2 3/4, 2 3/4, 3, 3 1/4) in. (6.5 (7, 7, 7.5, 8.5) cm) from armhole edge, seam each front to back along shoulder, continue seaming across top of sleeve. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Side to Side Baby Cardigan Reviewed by Teresa Sandler on 2013-02-06
I love this pattern. Very easy and quick. Made one for my nice for her 2nd birthday and now making one for a friends baby shower. I added a crocheted edging in a contrasting color.
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CARDIGAN
Sleeves
