Willie is a round-yoked cardigan for babies and kids, with a lovable wiener dog that wraps around the lower body. The body and sleeves are knit separately, then joined in one piece for the yoke. If you don’t love dogs, Willie also looks fetching in stripes and solids. Worked up quickly in chunky yarn, this cardigan makes a handy last-minute gift, and a fun introduction to intarsia knitting.

MATERIALS:

• YARN: Louet Riverstone Chunky (100% wool, 165 yds) or other chunky weight yarn 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins main color (MC); 1 skein contrast color (CC); 1 skein Willie color (WC)

• US 9 (5.5mm) circular & double-pointed needles, or size to get gauge

• 6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) buttons, 1/2 inch in diameter

• 2 stitch markers

• scrap yarn for holding stitches and embroidering dog collar

• tapestry needle