Arches Baby Cardigan by Diane Zangl

Arches Baby Cardigan

Knitting
October 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Arches Pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
220 - 440 yards (201 - 402 m)
6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months
English
This pattern is available for free.

Openwork arches are featured prominently on the body of this dainty baby’s cardigan. The sleeves are Stockinette stitch, with the arch motif repeated once immediately above the cuff. An extended button tab is used for closure at the yoke. Sleeves are indented for ease in dressing and all edges are finished in garter stitch.

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Skill Level:
Intermediate

Size:
Infant 6 (12, 18, 24) months.
Instructions are given for smallest size, with
larger sizes in parentheses.

When only 1 number is given, it applies to
all sizes. (Model shown in size 18 months).

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 19 (20, 21, 22)”
Length: 10 (11, 12, 13)”

Materials:
Cascade Yarns® 220 Superwash®
100% Superwash Wool
100 g (3.5 oz) / 220 yds (200 m)
2 balls #894 (Strawberry Cream)
US 5 (3.75mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
(3) buttons
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Yarn Needle

Gauge:
18 sts x 26 rows = 4” in Arches Pattern or,
20 sts x 26 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch
To save time and ensure proper fit, take time to check gauge

Making a test swatch of this pattern will help with construction.