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Freya Baby Cardigan Jacket |
This sweet little baby cardigan was knitted by Leslie Dick.
She combined two of my existing patterns, and wrote these instructions.
I love what she created - and I am sure you will too.
Freya Baby Cardigan Jacket 3 - 6 months baby
Requirements:
80 - 85g DK yarn
4mm needles
3 small buttons
Measurements:
Width: 20” (51cm)
Length: 10½“ (26.5cm)
Sleeve length: 5½” (14cm)
JACKET
Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)
Cast on 29sts
Knit 7 rows
8thRow: S1, purl to last st, k1
9thRow: S1, k1, * yrn, k2, pass the yrn over the k2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, yrn, k2, pass the yrn over the k2, k1
10thRow: S1, purl to last st, k1
11thRow: S1, k1, * k2, yrn, k2, pass yrn over repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
12thRow: S1, purl to last st, k1
The 9th– 12th rows form the pattern
Repeat the 9th– 12th rows 6 times more
37thRow: Kfb, knit to the end (30sts)
38thRow: S1, purl to last st, k1
The sleeve should now measure about 5½”
Next Row: Cast off 3sts, knit to last 3sts, cast off 3sts (24sts)
· TOP TIP ~ To cast off 3sts at the end of a row ~
You work across the row until you have 3sts on your left hand needle. Knit the first stitch, knit the second stitch, and pass the first over the second. Knit the last stitch and pass the second stitch over it. You will now have a loop - cut the yarn and pull it through the loop. Easy !
Leave these 24 stitches on a spare needle, or stitch holder
Work the Main Part
Cast on 116sts
Knit 7 rows
8thRow: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
9thRow: S1, k4, *yrn, k2, pass yrn over k2, k2, repeat from* to last 3sts, k3
10thRow: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
11thRow: S1, k4, * k2, yrn, k2, pass yrn over, repeat from * to last 7sts, k7
12thRow: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
The 9th– 12th rows form the pattern
Repeat 9th– 12th rows 7 times more
41stRow: S1, knit to the end
42ndRow: S1, purl to last st, k1
43rdRow: S1, k26, cast off 6sts, k23, k2tog, k24, cast off 6sts, k26sts
Joining Row: S1, k4, p22, put the 24 stitches from one sleeve back on to the left-hand needle and purl across them, purl next 49sts from the back, put the 24sts from the second sleeve back on to the left-hand needle and purl across them, purl next 22sts from left front, k5 (151sts)
Gently pull the sleeves through the 6 cast off space to the front of the cardigan
Work the Yoke
1st Row: S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
2nd Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
3rd Row: S1, k23, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k22, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k43, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k22, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k24 (143sts)
4th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
5th Row: S1, k22, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k20, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k41, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k20, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k23 (135sts)
6th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
7th Row: S1, k21, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k18, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k39, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k18, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k22 (127sts)
8th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
9th Row: S1, k20, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k16, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k37, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k16, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k21 (119sts)
10th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
11th Row: S1, k19, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k14, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k35, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k14, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k20 (111sts)
12th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
13th Row: S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k14, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k12, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k33, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k12, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k19 (103sts)
14th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
15th Row: S1, k17, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k10, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k31, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k10, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k18 (95sts)
16th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
17th Row: S1, k16, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k8, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k29, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k8, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k17 (87sts)
18th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
19th Row: S1, k15, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k6, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k27, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k6, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k16 (79sts)
20th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
21st Row: S1, k14, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k4, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k25, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k4, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k15 (71sts)
22nd Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
23rd Row: S1, k13, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k2, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k23, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k2, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k14 (63sts)
24th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
25th Row: S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
Knit 4 rows
Cast off knitwise
Sew up the sleeve seams. Darn away ends.
Add 3 little buttons
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