SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
The cardigan can be knitted on straight needles, if you don’t feel confident knitting on circulars. This pattern also has the option of knitting the Sleeves on straight needles, or knitting them on double pointed needles (circular knitting, no seaming required). There are two versions for the Sleeves, one knitted flat and the other knitted in the round.
SIZES
[A] -- 0-3 months
[B] -- 6 months
[C] -- 12 months
[E] -- 18 months
[F] -- 2 years
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Bellissimo ‘Lucca’ Colour Pearl 120 m / 131 yds per 50 gram ball or any yarn that gives the same tension.
[A] -- 115g – 275 m / 300 yds
[B] -- 145 g – 350 m / 380 yds
[C] -- 160 g – 385 m / 420 yds
[D] -- 170 g – 445 m / 485 yds
[E] -- 193 g – 505 m / 505 yds
NEEDLES REQUIRED
One pair 3.5 mm (US 4) long straight needles or circular needle.
One set 3.5 mm (US 4) double-pointed needles if working sleeves in the round.
One pair 3. 5 mm (US 4) straight needles if working sleeves flat.
OTHER MATERIALS
3 buttons
6 stitch markers
TENSION / GAUGE
24 stitches x 34 rows / rounds = 10 cm (4 in) worked in st st on 3.5 mm (US ) needles.