Bear cardigan by SeventhSedge

Bear cardigan

Knitting
August 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
200 - 230 yards (183 - 210 m)
0-3 months
English
This pattern is available for free.

Free video tutorial only

Knitting pattern for sizes: 0-3 (3-6) 6-12 (12-24) months: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1535542948/knitting-pattern-...

Bear cardigan with pockets is a classical raglan worked back and forth on long circular needles top-down with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or long circular needles with the magic loop technique. This pattern is so customizable depending on your preferences for length. This cardigan should be worn with 3-5 inches/8-12 cm in positive ease at the chest.

Pullover sizes: 0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-12 months (12-24 months)
The sizes 0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-12 months (12-24 months) correspond to a chest measurement of approximately 14.5-16 (16-17.5) 17.5-19 (19-20.5) inches/36-40 (40-44) 44-48 (48-52) cm.

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking):
Chest circumference:
0-3 months - 19 inches/48 cm
3-6 months - 20.5 inches/52 cm
6-12 months - 22 inches/56 cm
12-24 months - 23.5 inches/60 cm

Note: Shown in size 0-3 months on the YouTube channel “SeventhSedge”.

Gauge swatch (blocked):
22 stitches x 30 rows in stockinette stitch on U.S. 6 (4 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm

Suggested needles:
U.S. 6 (4 mm) circular needles, U.S. 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles, if the sleeves are will be not worked using the Magic Loop Technique (or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge)

Suggested yarn:
DK (11 wpi) weight yarn (Cotton 51%, Manufactured Fibers 49%; 100g (3.5Oz) = 232 yards (212 m): 120 (140) 160 (180) g. Lion Brand Coboo used.

Materials needed: 0.6 inch/1.5 cm buttons 5 (5) 6 (6), scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle, measurement tape