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Little Big House
Hood, roomy pockets, zipper, stripes…what more could you ask for in a comfy fall cardigan?
Want to knit one for yourself too? Buy Little Big House and Big House together and save a few bucks! (use coupon code “house”)
Little Big House is the worsted weight cousin to Jailbird.. Features include contrast hems, set-in pockets, shaped hood with drawstring, ridge details, stripes, and a zipped front.
Your purchase of this pattern will include access to two pdf files:
- One file for the pattern
- One file containing photo tutorials for zipper installation and techniques for pocket and hood finishing; also contains a tutorial on shortening a separating zipper that is too long.
Finished chest sizes: 20 (22.5, 24, 26.5, 28, 30.5)”/51 (57, 61 67.5, 71, 77.5 cm)
Skill level: advanced beginner to intermediate
Yarn Requirements:
275(350, 375, 450, 520, 625) yds/252(320, 343, 411, 475, 572) m main color
175(210, 225, 250, 280, 325) yds/160(192, 206, 229, 256, 297) m contrast color
Feel free to join the Amy Gunderson Designs group to interact with other knitters working on this project.
Sweater is knit bottom up; body is knit back and forth, sleeves are knit in the round and joined at the yoke. The hood is worked by picking up stitches around the neckline.

