This pattern was inspired by the Nana sculptures of Niki de Saint Phalle. The freedom, playfulness, and natural beauty of the Nanas sparked a lot of joy in my heart. I knew I had to make a cardigan that embodied those feelings. I hope that Whippersnapper brings out your inner child and that every time you wear it you feel wrapped in a magic cape that reflects the beauty inside your heart.

Whippersnapper is worked in separate pieces. The back and front pieces are worked flat, blocked individually, then sewn together at the shoulders. The shawl collar and button bands are picked up along the front edges and back neck and worked in one long piece. This combined piece is blocked and the side seams are sewn together. Blocked sleeves are sewn into the armhole at the end.

I hope you feel free to play with your colors! This sweater was designed in the spirit of self love so find colors that spark joy in you!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Bust Circumference
30 (34, 38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58, 62)”
76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117)(127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm
Intended to be worn with 2-4”/ 5-10cm of positive ease. To find your size, measure your bust and add your desired amount of ease. Select the size with a finished bust circumference closest to that number. Sample shown is size 3 with 2”/ 5cm of positive ease.

SUPPLIES
Suggested Yarn
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (Aran weight; 100% North American wool; 100g/ 220yds/ 201m).

Color A - Emerald - 2 (2, 3, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
Color B - Baby Pink - 2 (2, 3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4, 4) skeins
Color C - Natural - 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 4, 4) skeins
Color D - Yellow - 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins

Alternative Yarn
Alternative yarn requirements are approximate estimates. Final quantities will be determined by your personal tension, any modifications you make to the pattern, and your specific yarn. Always have a little more yarn available than you think you’ll need.

YARDS
Color A - 335 (388, 443, 500, 557)(619, 680, 746, 812)
Color B - 385 (421, 473, 526, 568)(669, 753, 830, 878)
Color C - 308 (359, 410, 465, 520)(577, 636, 696, 759)
Color D - 245 (245, 258, 271, 284)(300, 313, 326, 341)

METERS
Color A - 307 (355, 406, 458, 510)(567, 622, 683, 743)
Color B - 353 (385, 433, 481, 520)(612, 689, 759, 803)
Color C - 282 (329, 375, 426, 476)(528, 582, 637, 695)
Color D - 225 (225, 236, 248, 260)(275, 287, 299, 312)

Needles
Size A (Main Fabric) - US 8/ 5mm, or size needed to obtain gauge, 36”/ 91.5cm length and your preferred small circumference needle type (36” length can be used to work sleeves via Magic Loop Technique).

Size B (2x2 Ribbing) - US 6/ 4mm, or two sizes smaller than Size A, 36”/ 91.5cm length and your preferred small circumference needle type (36” length can be used to work cuffs via Magic Loop Technique). At least a 36”/ 91.5 cm needle is required to work the shawl collar.

Size C (BO, CO, and Foundation Rows) - US 5/ 3.75mm, or one size smaller than Size B, 36”/ 91.5cm length and your preferred small circumference needle type (36” length can be used to work cuffs via Magic Loop Technique). At least a 36”/ 91.5cm needle is required to work the foundation and cast off rows of the shawl collar.

Notions
Markers (4), Locking Markers (2), Tapestry Needle, Cable Needle, 5/8”/ 1.5cm Buttons (7)

GAUGE
25 sts x 25 rows = 4” / 10 cm measured over cables of Back chart with Size A needle(s).
Measured flat after blocking.

FYI:
The central cables in this pattern are from Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook: A Breakthrough Guide to Knitting with Cables and Designing Your Own. I highly recommend this book for anyone who appreciates unique cable variations and wants to learn more about playing with cables!

This pattern has been professionally tech edited by The Unapologetic Knitter.