Baby & Toddler DK Cardigan (Round Neck or V-Neck) – Free Knitting Pattern

Yarnsmiths Merino DK Cardigan (Round Neck or V-Neck) – Free Knitting Pattern

This pattern offers two cardigan styles: a Round Neck and a V-Neck, both knit in Yarnsmiths Merino DK. The designs feature small squirrel colorwork charts on the lower fronts. The pattern includes multiple sizes for children.

Pattern Details

Sizes: To Fit Chest Sizes:
* 41 (46, 51, 56, 61) cm / 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) inches

• Actual Measurement:
  • 46 (52, 56, 62, 66) cm / 18 (20.5, 22, 24.5, 26) inches
• Length from Back Neck:
  • 23.5 (26.5, 29, 31.5, 35.5) cm / 9.25 (10.5, 11.5, 12.5, 14) inches
• Sleeve Seam:
  • 12.5 (15, 16.5, 21.5, 26.5) cm / 5 (6, 6.5, 8.5, 10.5) inches

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Yarnsmiths Merino DK
  • Main Color (M): 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) Balls
  • Contrast Color 1 (C1): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) Ball
  • Contrast Color 2 (C2): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) Ball
  • (Example uses: M – 3204 Country Green, C1 – 3076 Copper, C2 – 3065 Warm Taupe)
• Needles:
  • 3.25mm (UK 10 – US 3) knitting needles
  • 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) knitting needles
• Notions:
  • Stitch Holders
  • Round Neck Cardigan: 5 (5, 5, 5, 6) Buttons
  • V-Neck Cardigan: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) Buttons
  • Tapestry Needle

Gauge:

• 22 stitches and 31 rows = 10cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch (st st) on 4mm needles.

Skill Level:

This pattern is likely rated Intermediate, due to the colorwork, shaping, and buttonholes.

Skills Required:

• ✔ Basic Stitches: Knit (K), Purl (P)
• ✔ Stocking Stitch (st st): Knit one row, purl one row.
• ✔ Ribbing: K1, P1 rib.
• ✔ Decreasing: k2tog, p2tog, sl1-k1-psso, p2togtbl
• ✔ Increasing: Implied, but specific method not stated (likely m1, but not explicitly mentioned).
• ✔ Colorwork: Following a small chart (squirrel motif).
• ✔ Shaping: Armhole shaping, neck shaping (different for Round Neck and V-Neck).
• ✔ Picking Up Stitches: For neckband (Round Neck version).
• ✔ Buttonholes: Creating buttonholes.
• ✔ Seaming: Setting in sleeves, side seams, sleeve seams.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern:

• Adorable Squirrel Motif: The colorwork adds a charming detail.
• Two Neckline Options: Choose between a Round Neck or V-Neck.
• Clear Sizing: Multiple sizes are provided.
• Merino Wool: Creates a soft and warm garment.

Key Differences Between Round Neck and V-Neck:

• Back: The V-Neck back has the remaining stitches cast off at the top, while the Round Neck has them slipped onto a stitch holder.
• Front Shaping: The V-Neck has simultaneous armhole and front (neck) shaping, creating the V shape. The Round Neck has separate armhole and neck shaping.
• Neckband/Buttonband: The Round Neck has a picked-up neckband. The V-Neck has buttonbands that extend to the center back neck and are seamed together.
• Button Count

Get the Pattern: Here

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