Flowerpot Cardigan by Jane Burns

Flowerpot Cardigan

Knitting
April 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
birth to 5 years
English
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Handcrafted Sweetness for Your Little Sprout
Introducing the “Flowerpot Cardigan”—a delightful blend of comfort, cuteness, and botanical charm. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this tiny garment is perfect for your precious bundle.

Knit in 4ply (fingering) weight yarn, using the bottom up, set in sleeve construction. The soft 4-Ply yarn is gentle on delicate skin, ensuring cosy warmth without bulk.
The Flowerpot Pocket is knit separately and sewn on to form the Pocket and the flowers are attached to bring this little cardigan to life.

Details:
Size: Newborn to 5 years
Yarn: King Cole, Merino Blend 4ply
Every baby is a tiny bud waiting to bloom. This cardigan celebrates growth, love, and the joy of new beginnings.

Perfect for:
Baby Showers: Gift it to expecting parents—they’ll cherish this handmade treasure.
Everyday Adventures: Whether strolling in the park or snuggling at home, your little one will look utterly adorable.

Yarn Used:
King Cole, Merino Blend 4ply. 100% Superwash Wool 50g/180m
Yarn A 3295 Blossom 1 (2: 2: 3: 3: 3) balls
Yarn B Dune (3296) 1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 1) ball
Yarn C Sage (853) 1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 1) ball
Yarn D Rum (3294) 1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 1) ball

Tension:
28 sts x 36 rows = 10cm measured over st st on 3.25mm needles

Needles:
Straight 2.75mm & 3.25mm
2.75mm DPN’s

Also required:
Darning needle
Stitch holder x 3
5 (5: 6: 6: 6: 7) buttons approx. 1.5 cm diameter.
2 small buttons for centre of flowers

Sizing:
0-6m (6-12m: 12-18m: 18-24m: 2-3y: 4-5y)

To fit approx chest: 0.6m (6-12m: 12-18m: 18-24m: 2-3y: 4-5y)
To fit chest: 43 (45.5: 48: 53: 56: 61) cm / 17 (18: 19: 21: 22: 24) in
Finished chest measurement: 48 (54: 59: 62: 63: 68) cm / 19 (21.25: 23.5: 24.5: 24.75: 26.75) in
Finished length: 27 (29: 32: 34: 37: 39) cm / 10.5 (11.5: 12.5: 13.5: 14.5: 15:5) in