Bailey
A textured cardigan inspired by and dedicated to my niece Bailey, each stitch a testament to the beautiful, smart, adventurous, kind, thoughtful, and sweet person she is. This cardigan reflects all of her amazing qualities, and will add a timeless, yet modern, layering piece to any wardrobe.
NOTES: The body of the sweater is worked in one piece from the bottom up. The body is divided at the armholes, and the Left Front, Right Front, and Back are worked separately. The necklines are shaped using decreases and by binding off stitches, and shoulders are shaped using the Sloped Bind Off Method. The shoulders are seamed, and the Neckline Extensions are joined and seamed to the back neck. The sleeves are worked flat from cuff to armhole edge, then seamed and are sewn into the armholes. The ribbed Neckband is worked as you knit. To finish, buttons are sewn onto Neckband.
SIZES
This pattern is available in 9 sizes, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162) cm.
Finished Chest Circumference, Buttoned: 40.5 (44, 49, 52.5)(56.5, 60, 64) (68.5, 72.5) in / 103 (112, 124.5, 133) (143.5, 152, 162.5) (174, 184) cm
Intended Ease: +8-10 in
Sample shown is size 1 on 32-inch bust circumference.
YARN
The Fibre Co. Lore (100% Lambswool)
5 (5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9) (10, 11) skeins
Shown in color Caring
NEEDLES
US 5, 40-inch circular
US 5, 24-inch circular
US 6, 40-inch circular
US 6, 24-inch circular
Spare US 6 circular needle
NOTIONS
Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Stitch markers
Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
4 - .75 in / 19 mm buttons
GAUGE
18 its and 38 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in Bailey Stitch Pattern, on US 6 needles, after blocking
TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Tubular Cast On
Knitting in the Row Below
Double Decreases
Double Increases
Sloped Bind Off
Selvedge Edge
Seaming
Buttonholes
Sewing Buttons
Knitting in the Round