Lots of Spots Cardigan by Vikki Bird

Lots of Spots Cardigan

Knitting
November 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
2297 yards (2100 m)
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months
English

This cute cardigan is perfect for keeping your little ones warm this winter.

This cardigan is knitted form the bottom up in pieces. The spots are incorporated using the intarsia technique. Finally, stitches are picked up for the neckband and front bands after the cardigan has been seamed.

Yarn used
Woolcraft New Fashion Double Knitting
DK; 300 m per 100 g ball; 100% acrylic

All sizes
2 balls in 1000 Silver Clouds (MC)
1 ball each in 622 Royal (CC1), 132 Cardinal (CC2), 318 Inca (CC3), 468 Teal (CC4), 23113 Coral (CC5)

Tension
22 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm measured over stocking stitch on larger needles

Needles used
3.5 mm straight
4 mm straight

Other supplies
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
4 (5, 5, 5, 5) buttons, 1.5 cm diameter
Tapestry needle

Sizing
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months
Finished chest circumference 46 (48, 51.5, 53.5, 55) cm