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Wonder Years Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Boys, Girls

Item:

Sweater

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knit
Purl
Cast on
Bind off
Basic pattern reading skills

Pattern Description:

A seamless raglan cardigan knit from the top-down using worsted weight yarn, Wonder Years toddler/child cardigan is inspired by my "Little Coffee Bean" baby cardigan but sized for older children (from 2T-10 years).
The only finishing required is picking up stitches along the front edges for the button bands. Highly customizable, you can make this cardigan longer, shorter, short or long-sleeved, buttons all the way down or simply one or two buttons at the top.

Gauge:

4.5 sts & 6 rws = 1" in St st

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

2T (3T, 4T, 5-6 yrs, 6-7 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs)

Materials:

Yarn: 440 (440, 440, 440, 440, 660, 660) yds worsted weight yarn of main color, approx 100 yds of each contrasting color for top stripes, shown in 220 Wool by Cascade (100% Peruvian Wool; 100 g=220 yds), 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins for main color, 1 skein of each contrasting color.
Needles: 24" circular knitting needles and DPNs in size US 8 or size needed to obtain gauge
Needles: 24" circular knitting needles and DPNs in size US 7 or 1 needle size smaller than used to obtain gauge

You Will Also Need:

8 stitch markers
2 pieces of scrap yarn, around 20" in length
Tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in ends
5-7 buttons, 3/4"

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Cascade's "220 Wool" or Berroco's "Vintage"