Enrobe beloved babies in softness and squish with this beginner-friendly cardigan. Worked entirely in garter stitch, this top-down, seamless design is a welcome gift for any new parent. Customize the sleeve length to suit any season and choose from four sizes up to two years old. Play with color blocking or fade a gradient in Dapple's tonal colorways for a one-of-a-kind heirloom.
CONSTRUCTION
- Garment is worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is worked flat in one piece, then stitches are set aside for the sleeves and the body is continued flat to the hem. The sleeves are then worked circularly to the cuff.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
- 19 (21, 23¼, 25½)" [48.5 (53.5, 59, 65) cm] body circumference
- Sized to fit 0-3 months (6 months, 1 year, 2 years)
GAUGE
- 22 stitches & 44 rows per 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch
- 5½ stitches per inch
NEEDLES
24” circular (60 cm) or longer needle
- Suggested size US 5 (3.75 mm)
Double pointed needles
- In same size as 24" circular above
- Suggested size US 5 (3.75 mm)
TOOLS
- Seven buttons in 1/2” (1.5 cm) diameter
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Waste Yarn
YARN
Brooklyn Tweed Dapple — 60% Merino Wool, 40% Organic Cotton (165 yards/151 meters, 50 grams)
- 3 (3, 4, 5) skeins [0-3 mo (6 mo, 1 yr, 2 yr)]
- Photographed in Cerise in size 6 months, Medallion in size 1 year, and Anchor (MC) + Blueprint (CC) in size 1 year
YARDAGE
- Approximately 340 (410, 495, 675) yards [311 (375, 453, 617) meters] of DK weight yarn