Yarn:
Lorna’s Laces Shepherd
Sport (CYCA #3), 100%
Superwash Merino Wool,
200yds/ 70g:
MC: #Wheaton, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6
hanks
CC: #Manzanita, 1 hank
Hook:
H/8 (5.0mm) hk or hk
needed to obtain gauge
Notions:
Blocking pins &spray bottle
(2) 11/16” dia buttons
(2) size 5 snaps
Matching sewing thread
Stitches Used:
ch Chain
sl st Slip Stitch
sc Single Crochet
Gauge:
21sts x 22 rows= 4” x 4” in
grit tweed stitch pattern
Sizes:
Cardigan is sized for
12mth, 24mth, 4yr, 6yr,
8yr (XS, S, M, L, XL).
Chest circumference is
16.5”, 18”, 19”, 21”, 23”.
Shown in 24mth size.
Notes:
1. When substituting yarns
be sure not to use a
heavy yarn (like cotton,
bamboo, or silk) or the
cardigan will hang wrong.
Good substitutes to the
wool are acrylic or wool
blends.
2. See
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjxqKY1P
for more pictures