Eira by VknitB

Eira

by VknitB
Knitting
October 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
328 - 656 yards (300 - 600 m)
0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-18 m
English
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This airy baby cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the top down, with delicate lace details along the raglan lines and body. Worked flat with sleeves knitted in the round, it features a simple, easy-to-memorise lace pattern that creates beautiful texture. Knitted in soft mohair yarn, the cardigan is wonderfully light, cozy, and perfect for little ones.

Available in sizes to fit chest:
0 - 3 m / 16” 3 - 6 m / 17”
6 - 9 m / 17.5” 9 - 12 / 18.2”
12 - 18 m / 19” 18 - 24 m/ 20”

MATERIALS: dark oatmeal mohair yarn 25 g / 166 m
The cardigan is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout to achieve a DK-weight gauge.
This pattern can be knitted using either mohair or standard DK yarn:
•Mohair option: 3–6 skeins of mohair yarn (25 g / 166 m each), depending on the size made.
•DK option: 1–2 skeins of regular DK yarn (100 g / 300 m each), depending on the size made.

KNITTING GAUGE: 22 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 4 mm needles.

NEEDLES: 4 mm (US6)(UK8) needles; Pair of 4 mm DPN’s for the sleeves

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle Stitch markers
3 flat buttons (8 - 10 mm) 2 Stitch holders/ scrap yarn Sewing thread and needle Scissors

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!