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Every budding artist wants to show her colors and this smart-looking cardigan is the way to do it! This top-down cardi begins with the main color worked in gradual increases to create a v-neck and raglan sleeves. Gradient stripes begin below the v after the sleeves have been divided. The color pattern continues along the sleeves as stockinette stitch shows off the beautiful simplicity of the Three Irish Girls color gradients. It’s time to let your creativity shine… let’s go to Art Class!

SIZES
0-6mos (6-12mos, 18mos, 2T, 3T, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
(1” positive ease is recommended)
Chest: 18” (19”, 20”, 22”, 23”, 24”, 26”, 27.5”, 29”, 31”)
Length (Hem to Underarm): 6” (6.75”, 7.5”, 8.25”, 9” 10.75”, 12.5”, 13”, 14.5”, 15”)
Sleeve Length: 7” (8”, 8.5”, 9”, 10”, 11”, 12”, 13”, 14”, 15.5”)

YARN
Three Irish Girls SPRINGVALE WORSTED
(100% Superwash Merino, 205 yards / 3.5 oz):
Main Color: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins

Three Irish Girls SPRINGVALE WORSTED mini skein sets (100% Superwash Merino, 205 yards / 3.5 oz):
COLORS A-D: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) mini skein sets

Samples shown in (3T) ‘Park Avenue’ and ‘Good Vibrations’ mini skeins; (10) ‘Little Black Raincloud’ and ‘Dancing Queen’ mini skeins

YARDAGE
Main Color/Colors A-D (yardage for EACH)
0-6mos: 135/30 yds
6-12mos:140/35 yds
18mos: 220/50 yds
2T: 250/55 yds
3T: 290/60 yds
4: 300/65 yds
6: 325/70 yds
8: 365/80 yds
10: 480/85 yds
12: 500/85 yds

NEEDLES
US 6 (4mm) and US 4 (3.5mm), or as required to meet gauge: For body- 16” or 24” (40 or 60cm) circular as appropriate for your size. For sleeves- DPNs or needles for small circumference in each size

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles

NOTIONS
8 stitch markers, tapestry needle, 5-11 removable stitch markers (optional), 4-7 3/4” or 1” buttons Samples shown with Buttons by Robin

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

ERRATA:
p.4 (change only affects 0-6mos size)
After “Raglan Increase Row” instructions

Size 0-6mos: Work 3 rows in stockinette, then work Raglan Increase Row one more time

You now have a total of 133 (-, 154, -, 170, -, -, -, -, -) sts on your needles.

Tech editing by Kate Atherley

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