Suzanne by Georgie Nicolson

Suzanne

Knitting
June 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
340 - 760 yards (311 - 695 m)
19", 20", 21", 22", 23", 24", 25", 26", 27", 28" and 30" (12month to 12 years approx)
English
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Suzanne is the perfect little Autumn cardigan; easy to slip into at a moment’s notice. Suzanne is an effortless and fun little knit just perfect for idyllic 8ply/dk weight yarns.

Construction:
Suzanne uses a similar initial construction to an old-fashioned shrug, with the exception being that it is knit partly in the round rather than all flat..

Photo tutorial included for working the daisy stitches.

Light on yardage, this delightful little cardigan is sure to become a well worn staple in the the transitioning months.

Sizing:
To fit actual chest measurement of:
19-23: 19/48 - 12 mths (20/51 - 18mths, 21/53.5 - 24mths, 22/56 - 3yrs, 23/58.5 - 4yrs)
24-30: 24/61 - 5yrs (25/63.5 - 6yrs, 26/66 - 7yrs, 27/68.5 - 8yrs) (28/71 - 10yrs, 30/76 - 12yrs) inches/cms.

Designed to fit with minimal ease across the back to ensure a good fit.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Techniques required:
Knit and purl
Increasing and decreasing
Long-tail cast-on
Picking up stitches
Working with wrapped stitches

Yardage:
19-23: 340/310 (370/340, 400/365, 440/405, 470/430)
24-30: 510/470 (550/505, 600/550, 650/595) (700/640, 760/695)
yards/ metres approximately.

Yardage is approximate and may vary depending on your knitting style and yarn selection.

Original yarn is a worsted-spun superwash merino/nylon blend with a 4ply structure.

Sample garment shown in Vintage Purls Max Lime colourway.