Strawberry Patch Cardigan by Lion Brand Yarn

Strawberry Patch Cardigan

Knitting
January 1998
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
4.0 mm (G)
985 yards (901 m)
Child 4, Child 5-6
English
This pattern is available for free.

Lion Brand Pattern #: kwe-strawberry, also Strawberry Patch Cardigan Pattern

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate (Level 3)

SIZE: Child 4, Child 5-6

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest (buttoned) 28 (30)“
Length 15 (16)”
Sleeve width at upper arm 12 (14) inches

Cap: Approximately 17” in circumference

Wool-Ease® (Article #620)
3 colors, 5 balls total:
(MC) Ivory 3 balls
(A) Red 1 ball
(B) Green 1 ball

Knitting Needles - Size 7 (4.5 mm)
Knitting Needles - Size 7 (4.5 mm) dpns for cap
Knitting Needles - Size 5 (3.75 mm)
Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4 mm) for buttonband
Split Ring Stitch Markers
Six ½-inch buttons
Yarn bobbins

Pieces: Left Front, Right Front, Back, Sleeves (2)

Sweater:
Cardigan Strawberry design is charted (worked as intarsia on bobbins). Worked in stockinette stitch with K1P1 rib edges.

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows to 4” in stockinette stitch using size 7 needles

Hat:
PDF provides instructions for coordinating cap. Hat is knit circularly in one piece. Lower edge of hat will roll naturally.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rnds to 4” in stockinette st knit circularly using Size 7 needles.

See also Strawberry Patch Cap