These beautifully finished V-neck and round-neck striped cardigans are knit in simple stocking stitch using 3 colours for contrasting stripes, bands and cuffs. It's an opportunity to really have a play with colour. Pattern includes directions for both round and v-neck versions. Sized for newborn to 3 years.
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Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4-Ply
Gauge
28 sts and 36 rows = 10cm in Stockinette stitch on 3.25mm / US3 needles
| Measurements (cm) | 0-6 months | 6-12 months | 1-2 years | 2-3 years | ||||
| Chest | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 | ||||
| Width | 46 | 51 | 56 | 60 | ||||
| Length | 24 | 28 | 32 | 38 | ||||
| Materials - Round Neck | ||||||||
| Yarn A - 071 Lagoon | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Yarn B - 072 Ocean | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Yarn C - 122 Storm | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Buttons | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Materials - V Neck | ||||||||
| Yarn A - 031 Biscuit* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Yarn B -003 Clotted Cream | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Yarn C - 072 Ocean | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Buttons | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | ||||
* colour may be discontinued
You will also need
- Needles (sweater): 2.75mm / US2 and 3.25mm / US3 -
- 5-6 Buttons
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This pattern was written for Sirdar 100% Merino 4-Ply. Click to see more yarn options for this project.
When substituting yarn, compare the tension gauge of the pattern and the yarn. Working a tension square to determine the suitability of the yarn as a substitute is recommended - to compare the tension for sizing but also to test whether it creates the fabric you are after.
To determine the quantity needed, compare the total meterage needed in the pattern to the meterage on the substitute.
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