FLOWERS ARE ALWAYS A FAVORITE

DESIGN DETAILS

• Classic fit
• Round neckline
• Dropped shoulder cardigan
• 2 x 2 ribbing on the edges
• Irish crochet roses with leaves
• Matching hat

PATTERN DETAILS - The easy to follow pattern includes:

• Schematic for each piece
• Tracking sheet for each size
• A link for substitute yarns
• Diagrams and full explanations for techniques, many with links to selected videos
• Directions for picked up and knit sleeves from shoulder-less assembling
• Separate sleeve, from wrist to top-project is more portable
• For help with one of our patterns, email your questions to knitinscotts@cox.net. Please include your name, email address, the name of the pattern, page number, and a description of what you would like help with.

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
• 2 x 2 ribbing
• Stockinette stitch
• Bind-of
• Pick-up and knit stitches
• Weave stitches to rows
• Weave rows to rows
• Chain
• hdc half double crochet
• dc double crochet
• tr triple crochet
• sl st slip stitch

Regardless of their age babies and children’s actual body measurements vary. It is helpful to use the FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS, in the thumb nail photo, which refers to this specific garment only. It can help you choose the size you prefer.

YARN USED FOR SAMPLE

• Rowan - Cashsoft dk 57% extra fine merino - 33% acrylic microfibre - 10% cashmere
• 1.75 ounces-(50 grams) 142 yards per skein-(130 m)
• 4(4 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8) balls
• Small amounts of yarn for flowers - 3 shades of pink or desired colors for the flowers A, B, C and D for the leaves.

In order 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 YARN

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES

• Size 2 (2.75 mm) and size 5(3.75 mm) straight needles or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) or smaller double pointed needles or 4 stitch holders
• Size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook

NOTIONS

• Gauge ruler
• Tapestry needle
• Tracking sheet – included with pattern
• 5 or 6 small snaps

GAUGE
24 stitches x 32 rows = 4 inches-10 cm in stockinette stitch on size 5-3.75mm needles

email for help: knitinscotts@cox.net
actual body measurements: https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/body-sizing
yarn substitution: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/rowan/ryc_cashsoft_dk