Pocket Watch Childs Cardigan Kit - Sizes 0 months-10 Years
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This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.
There's just something about a grandpa sweater - especially on a child - that puts a smile on my face. With tweed yarn, grown-up buttons and sophisticated details, I imagine this cardigan on a very tiny person with a pocket watch (and they're slightly grumpy because they woke up from their nap too early).
Originally inspired as a nod to a nautical pea coat, Pocket Watch can double as a jacket during reasonable weather.
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
SIZES: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs) referred to as sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) throughout pattern
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Chest circumference: 18.75 (20.25, 22, 2.75, 25, 27.25, 28.5) in 46.9 (50.65, 55, 59.4, 62.5, 68.15, 71.25) cm
- Length of lower body from underarm: 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 12, 14) in 15.5 (16.5, 18, 21.5, 25.5, 30.5, 35.5) cm
- Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 11, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in 16.5 (19, 21.5, 28, 32, 34.5, 37) cm
- Sleeve circumference: 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.75, 9.75, 10.75) in 18 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 22.5, 25, 27.5) cm
For this pattern, we have chosen a fabulous yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners: The Croft - 100% Shetland Tweed Aran: an aran weight pure Shetland Island wool, a fibre celebrated for its fineness, warmth and strength.
The high levels of crimp and wave in the fleece make it ideal for a hand knitting yarn. The Croft has a soft and silky hand that retains a lot of durability.
Sample is shown in the color Lunna.
Fiber Content: 100% Shetland Island Wool
Yardage: 182 yards/100 grams per skein
Care: Machine Wash Cool, Reshape whilst damp, Do not Tumble Dry
Kit includes:
- Enough yarn to make the required size
- 5-11 metal buttons (depending on the size) pictured on our sample.
- The pattern is NOT included. It is available in the book, which can be purchased here.
Also required (but not included):
- US Size 7/4.5mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needle - body
- US Size 7/4.5mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs - sleeves
- US Size 6/4.5mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needle - bottom ribbing
- US Size 5/3.75mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needle - neckline and button bands
- US Size 5/3.75mm DPNs - sleeve cuffs
- darning needle, needle and thread, waste yarn