Watermelon by Alana Dakos

Watermelon

Knitting
March 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with largest size needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
348 - 696 yards (318 - 636 m)
3 months (6mos, 9mos, 12mos, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), see notes
English
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A whimsical little cardigan that is simple and fun to work up. This sweater is worked in one piece from the bottom up with no seaming!
This pattern includes two different options for closures. A ribbon-tie closure that is woven through the eyelet row on the yoke and a button and loop closure.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 18 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28 inches
Length: approx 10.5 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 14.5, 16.5, 17.5, 18 inches after blocking

MATERIALS
MC Manos Cotton Stria 100% Peruvian Cotton; 116 yd/106m per 50g skein; color: #204; 2 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5 skeins
CC color: #205; 1 skein

Scraps of black yarn

2# 32-inch US #6/4mm circular needles

1# 24-inch US #5/3.75mm circular needle

1# 24-inch US #4/3.50mm circular needle

1 set of US #6/4mm double pointed needles

4 pieces of scrap yarn to hold underarm stitches

Stitch Holders

Safety pin markers

One medium button for button loop closure or 1.5 yards of ribbon for ribbon tie closure

Tapestry needle