Opus 1301

Knitting
May 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinet
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
620 - 1290 yards (567 - 1180 m)
Ages 2, 4. 6, 8, 10 years
English
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Long-sleeved, raglan cardigan in DK yarn, for girls aged 2-10 yrs. It is worked flat from the bottom up then joined as you go, and seamed only at the underarms. It has a textured flower stitch pattern. It has a scalloped bottom edge trim, which can be worked in contrast yarn if required. (As of May 2020 sizes 2-6 have been knit-tested for accuracy; sizes 8-10 have not been knit-tested.)

Finished chest circumference for ages 2 (4, 6, 8, 10): 26in/66cm (28in/71cm, 30in/76cm, 32in/81.5cm, 34in/86.5cm).

Requirements
Yarn: King Cole Smooth DK, or any baby/child DK

  • Size 2 yrs: 300g (620yd/567m)
  • Size 4 yrs: 400-500g (790yd/722m)
  • Size 6 yrs: 500g (950yd/869m)
  • Size 8 yrs: 500g (1130yd/1033m)
  • Size 10 yrs: 600g (1290yd/1180m)

Needles
* Metric: 3.25 and 4mm; UK and Canadian: 10 and 8; US: size 3, and 6. You will need two spare 3.25mm ndls (straight or circular) for making scalloped lower edge.

Notions
* Row Counter; stitch holders or pieces of contrast yarn, scissors, tapestry needle for sewing up, fine needle and thread for buttons. Buttons: 5 or more small buttons (swatch buttonholes to check button size before purchasing) Small press stud (popper)

This a fully-written pattern with an additional chart for the stitch pattern.