Sweet Cupcake by Jane Crowfoot

Sweet Cupcake

Knitting
October 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch using 3.25mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
394 - 1182 yards (360 - 1081 m)
30 cm (12") square
English

This delicate floral colourwork design is a treat for fans of vintage prints.

Yarn:
50g balls of Rowan Wool Cotton 4ply

  • A - 2 balls Paper (shade 486)
  • B - 1 ball Antique (shade 480)
  • C - 1 ball Petal (shade 484)
  • D - 1 ball Flower (shade 485)
  • E - 1 ball Leaf (shade 491)

Needles:
3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles

Accessories:

  • Five buttons
  • 30cm or 11.75in square cushion pad

Tension:
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm or 4in square over st st using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles

Notes:
Work chart using the intarsia and Fair Isle methods, working the small diamonds using individual lengths of yarn, and carrying the yarn for the criss-cross pattern across the back of the work when not in use. The coloured flowers and coloured centeres of the diamonds will be added later.