Description
This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.
I’m generally a style minimalist, but this cardigan called for a little extra. Pebble & Stone is a party of textures and graphic color that work together beautifully. Lean into bold contrast or keep it subtle and let the texture lead the way. Knit flat, from the top down, Pebble & Stone will keep your interest from start to finish. The sporty detail and stripes give this charming cardigan a collegiate feel. Try using your favorite school or team colors.
For the grown-up version, see Petra here.
For the matching hat, see Pebble & Stone Beanie here.
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
YARN: Fingering weight | Ewe Ewe Yarns Fluffy Fingering | 100% superwash fine merino wool | 200 yards/190 meters in 50g
- MC: 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) meters
- CC: (Stripes) 30 (35, 40, 45, 55, 70, 75) yards/27 (32, 37, 41, 50, 64, 69) meters
Note: Yardage is an estimate and may vary based on your gauge (especially row gauge) and yarn choice. If in doubt, please round up.
NEEDLES
- US Size 3/3.25mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needle – body and bottom ribbing
- US Size 3/3.25mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeves
- US Size 3/3.25mm DPNs – sleeve cuffs
- US Size 2/2.75mm (24 in/60 cm) – neckline and button bands
Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE: 28 st and 34 rows in 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch with largest needle, blocked
Note: Use both yarn colors in your swatch – and wet block it before you begin – to check for possible color transfer.
NOTIONS:
- 5-11 buttons (12-15mm)
- Darning needle
- Needle and thread
- Stitch markers
- Waste yarn
- Blocking pins, blocking mat
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Chest circumference: 17.75 (19.75, 20.7, 21.75, 24.25, 26, 27.75) in/ 45 (50, 51.75, 55.5, 61.5, 66, 70.5) cm
- Length of lower body from underarm: 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 12, 14) in/ 15 (16.25, 17.5, 21.25, 25, 30, 35) cm
- Sleeve length: 8 (9, 10, 13, 14.5, 15.5, 16.5) in/ 20.5, (23, 25.5, 33, 37, 39.5, 42) cm
- Sleeve circumference: 6.25 (6.75, 7.25, 7.5, 8, 8.25, 9.25) in/ 16 (17.5, 18.5, 19, 20.5, 21, 23.5) cm