The Crocodile Cardigan is a top down sweater with a special focus on texture. It is worked in stockinette stitch and a fantasy stitch that is super easy to knit. As you make progress, you’ll start to see how the unique texture appears effortlessly. It is almost seamless, you will only need to sew the sleeves. It is a very versatile piece that goes well with everything and is very comfy.

PATTERN DETAILS

Size: This pattern includes instructions for Newborn, 3-6 mo, 6-9 mo, 9-12 mo, 1-2 yo, 2-3 yo, 4 yo, 6 yo, 8yo, 10yo, 12yo sizes.

Chest circumference: 48, (51), 55, (57), 59, (62), 65, (70), 73, (76), 82 cm. 19 (20) 21¾ (22½) 23¼ (24½) 25½ (27½) 28¾ (30) 32¼ in

With an approximate ease of 3cm.

Needles: 3.25 mm (US3, UK10) and 4 mm (US6, UK8) knitting needles or circular needles (60 or 80 cm).

Yarn: DK weight (8 ply, 11 WPI). Yarn Used: DMC Merino Essentiel (100 g = 250 m).
Other Suggested Yarns: DROPS Merino Extra Fine; Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK (50 g = 116 m); King Cole Orchard (100 g = 290 m).

Approximate Yarn Requirements: 300 m (120 g) / 350 m (140 g) / 400 m (160 g) / 450 m (180 g) / 500 m (200 g) / 550 m (220 g) / 600 m (240 g) / 688 m (275 g) / 750 m (300 g) / 1,000 m (400 g) / 1,200 m (480 g).

Instructions: detailed written instructions, so as to be easy to follow. Explanation of stitches and techniques used. Video tutorial for the Crocodile stitch.

Skill level: Intermediate (★★★)
See classification of difficulty for patterns here.

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