Shortbread Sweater by Melissa Leapman

Shortbread Sweater

Knitting
August 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stranded knitting
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1300 - 1800 yards (1189 - 1646 m)
2 (4, 6, 8) yrs
English
This pattern is available for $4.99.

Skill Level
Experienced
Finished Size
2 (4, 6, 8) yrs
Chest: 26 (28, 30, 32)“ 66 (71, 76, 81)cm
Length: 13 (14, 15, 16)” 33 (36, 38, 41)cm
Materials
• Willow Yarns™ Fawn DK (50% bamboo/50% acrylic; 50g/132yd)

  • 731283-0012 Teddy Bear 5 (6, 6, 7) balls: A
  • 731283-0006 Cardinal 1 (1, 2, 2) balls: B
  • 731283-0003 Pattycake 1 (1, 2, 2) balls: C
  • 731283-0002 Slate (all sizes 2 balls): D
  • 731283-0001 White (all sizes 1 ball): E • US size 6 (4 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge • US size 4 (3.5mm) needles • Stitch markers • Cable needle • Yarn needle Gauge 23 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10.2cm) in Fair Isle pat with the larger needles Save time, check your gauge.