Lucy

Building blocks inspire a cardigan for the really active child. The solid coloured upper section contrasts beautifully with the jewel-like tones of the self-patterning yarn.

This knitting pattern includes written directions, front and back images, instructions for both male and female button placement, a schematic with measurements, and thoughtful details.

Sizes/Finished Measurements

• Sizes: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-3 yrs)
• Finished chest: 21 (24, 26, 29 1⁄2)” / 53.5 (61, 66, 75) cm
• Back length: 10 (12, 13 3⁄4, 15)” / 25.5 (30.5, 35, 38) cm
• Sleeve seam length: 6 1⁄2 (7 1⁄2, 8 1⁄2, 10 1⁄2)” / 16.5 (19, 21.5, 26.5) cm

Yarn

• Sock yarn (fingering weight)
• Self-Patterning: 184 (247, 302, 371) yd / 170 (230, 280, 345) m
• Contrasting Colour 1: 131 (174, 209, 254) yd / 125 (160, 195, 235) m
• Contrascting Colour 2: 99 (136, 169, 209) yd / 95 (130, 160, 195) m

Substitution Notes
Any self-patterning sock weight or fingering yarn paired with two coordinating solid-coloured yarns may be used. Choose a yarn with easy care instructions. Superwash wool and sock yarns (whether wool or cotton blends) will work wonderfully. The self-patterning yarn may be substituted with a solid colour, a variegated yarn or a gradient yarn.

Techniques
Working intarsia from written instructions, increases/decreases, three-needle bind-off, basic modified set-in sleeve sweater construction, worked flat, bottom up, seaming, picking up stitches, buttonholes and sewing on buttons.

Helpful Links
Raised Increases video tutorial
Raised Increases photo tutorial
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial