Patterns : Colorwork, #2 - Fine, Children

Tree Line Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:24:44 GMT

Child's cardigan with intarsia colorwork edging.

Designer Hannah Fettig
Finished Size 25 (27¼, 29¾)" chest circumference, to fit a 2–3 (4–6, 6–8) year-old. Cardigan shown measures 27¼".
Yarn Louet Gems Sport (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #17 shamrock (MC), 2 (2, 3) balls; #55 willow (CC1) and #39 fern (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing— size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ½" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Dax's Jacket

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:14:12 GMT

An easy baby sweater, worked with raglan shaping, a mixture of rib patterns, and two-color stripes. This cardigan is worked from the bottom up and is sized for 3 to 24 months.

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Finished Size 21 (23, 25, 27, 29)" chest circumference, to fit 3–6 (6–9, 9–12, 12–18, 18–24) months. Sweater shown measures 25".
Yarn Zitron Life Style (100% superwash merino; 169 yd [155 m]/50 g): #33 corn (A) and #63 ice blue (B), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 44 rows = 4" in mistake rib.

Notation: 4 balls in each color are needed for the largest size.
Correction: Page 40, first column should read- Buttonhole band: With B and RS facing,….sts along right front edge.

A Good Stripe Dress

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:26:40 GMT

Designer Mareike Sattler
Finished Size 22 ¾ (24, 25 ¼)" chest circumference, to fit actual chest sizes 24 ¾ (26, 27 ¼)". Dress shown measures 24", modeled on a six-year-old. This garment is very fitted in the bodice but flares out in the skirt section. The open placket will ensure a comfortable fit.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sport Weight (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #02 ginger (MC), 2 (2, 3) skeins; #48 aqua (A), 2 skeins; #36 natural (B), 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" circular (cir), 32" or longer cir, set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 37 rnds = 4" in St st after machine washing and drying.