Piper (child) by Kim Hargreaves

Piper (child)

Knitting
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
755 - 1208 yards (690 - 1105 m)
English

SUMMARY: Piper is a round-neck, hip length cardigan sweater with moderate set-in sleeves. The hemline, cuff, buttonbands and collar are worked in a Ridge pattern with the remainder in Stockinette stitch. The cuffs, buttonbands and collar are worked separately and sewn on in the finishing stages. The cuffs feature button closures.

SIZES: 4-6 (6-8, 8-9, 9-11, 12-14) years.

FINISHED CHEST: 36 (38, 40, 42, 44)”/ 91 (96, 101, 106, 111) cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS: Bulky-weight yarn, 755 (906, 906, 1057, 1208) yds / 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins.

SHOWN IN: Rowan Chunky Chenille, #384 Lily.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: increasing and decreasing in knittingand back stitch or mattress stitch seaming.

ADDITIONAL GUAGE INFORMATION: 16 stitches and 27 rows equal 10cm (4”) on larger needles in Ridge pattern.

NOTIONS: 8 buttons.