THE PERFECT ADDITION TO ANY LAYETTE

This is a classic infant sweater, it will be worn by future generations. I have seen it knit in untraditional classic layette colors and it is spectacular.

DESIGN DETAILS

• Cabled yoke cardigan
• Stockinette lower edge
• Round neckline
• Dropped shoulder cardigan
• Partially button along the yoke
• Alternating four stitch cable and seed stitch

PATTERN DETAILS

• Written in one size 3 months/6 months
• Schematic for each piece
• Tracking sheet
• A link for substitute yarns
• Diagrams and full explanations for techniques, many with links to selected videos

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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN

Links to videos for selected techniques are included. I look for videos as close as possible to the instructions I have written. Sometimes they may be slightly different but still very helpful.

• Cast-on
• Bind-off
• Seed stitch
• C4B
• K2tog
• ssk
• Cable cast-on
• Three needle bind-off
• Pick-up and knit stitches
• Two row buttonhole

YARN WE USED FOR SAMPLE

• SandnesGarn — Lanett
• 100% merino wool
• 1.75 ounces-(50 grams)
• 214 yards-(195 m) each
• 2 balls
• Approximately 428 yards-(391 m) are needed for this cardigan and cap.

For your cardigan to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.

FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN2

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES

• Size 1-(2.25 mm) and size 3-(3.25 mm) straight needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
• 4 size 3-(3.25 mm) or smaller double pointed needles or 4 stitch holders

NOTIONS

• Gauge ruler
• Tracking sheet-included with pattern
• Yarn markers - number 10 crochet thread in a contrasting color is great for yarn markers
• Two ring markers
• Tapestry needle
• Three small buttons
• Cable needle

GAUGE

28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 3-3.25 mm needles