Wren by Åsa Buchta

Wren

Knitting
April 2024
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
435 - 580 yards (398 - 530 m)
to fit (3, 6, 9) [12, 18, 24] months
English
This pattern is available for free.
Errata available: berroco.com

This versatile baby cardigan is the perfect mix of playful and practical with its colorful yarn pairing and classic crewneck style. Wren features contrasting color trims and an adorable pocket for thoughtful touches that make this a great choice for special little ones in your life! With vibrant Vintage Baby Handpaint for the body and solid Vintage Baby accents, the combinations are nearly endless and easy to customize too!

Wren is knit from the top down with raglan shaping and the sleeves are worked in the round to the wrist after the body is complete.

SIZES
(3, 6, 9) (12, 18, 24) months
Shown in size 3 months

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: (18¾, 19¼, 20¾) (21½, 22¼, 23¾)” / (47.5, 49, 52.5) (54.5, 56.5, 60.5) cm (with buttonbands overlapped)
Length: (11¼, 11¾, 12½) (13, 13½,14½)” / (28.5, 30, 32) (33, 34.5, 37) cm

YARN
BERROCO VINTAGE BABY HANDPAINT (50 grs): (2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) hanks #10197 Creamsicle (MC)
BERROCO VINTAGE BABY (50 grs): 1 ball #10076 Peony (CC)

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Knitting needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set each double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm
Waste yarn to hold stitches
Stitch markers
Removeable stitch markers
Five ½” buttons

GAUGE
22 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needles
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.