Lemon Slice by Georgie Nicolson

Lemon Slice

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Knitting
August 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stithch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
220 yards (201 m)
15" chest size - to fit newborn to 3 months
English
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Lemon Slice is a delightful one-size super easy and fun-to-knit garment. This delicious cardigan is so named as the yarn over increasing that creates the yoke shape is reminiscent of a slice of lemon. Perfect in yellow, this perfect newborn gift looks just as delightful in a rainbow of colours.

Construction:
This wee cardigan features a circular yoke and is knit top-down and seamlessly. Yarn overs are used to increase the yoke, creating a series of segments much like a slice of lemon. Sleeves are knit in the round.

Sizing:
One size - to fit approximately newborn to 3 months
Finished chest measurement:
16 inches/40.5 cms

This garment is designed to fit with 1”/2.5cm of positive wearing ease.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Techniques used:
knit and purl
increasing and decreasing
Working small circumference in the round
Picking up stitches

Yarn Requirements:
White Gum Wool 8ply ethical superfine merino (100% merino; 285yd 236m/100g - 1 ball

OR DK/8ply weight yarn - 220 yards/201 metres approximately

Sample garment shown in White Gum Wool Everlasting.

Yardage is approximate and may vary depending on knitting style and yarn selection