Wildflower Cardigan

My favorite childhood summer afternoons were spent sprawled out in the grass with a good book. There were a few wildflowers here and there, which I routinely plucked and pressed in the pages. It was a delightful surprise to find them the next time I opened my book.

The wildflower-inspired stitch pattern in this cardigan creates subtle all-over texture that pops in a bold color. Add a modern twist with contrasting ribbing and cuffs.

For the grown-up version, see Bentley Cardigan here.
For the matching hat, see Wildflower 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: Sport weight | Ewe Ewe Yarns Ewe So Sporty| 100% superwash fine merino wool | 145 yards/130 meters in 50 g | 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) 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 4/3.5mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needle – body
• US Size 4/3.5mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeves
• US Size 3/3.25mm (24 in/60 cm) – neckline, bottom ribbing and button bands
• US Size 3/3.25mm DPNs – sleeve cuffs

Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.

GAUGE: 24 st and 30 rows in 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch with largest needle, blocked

NOTIONS: 

• 7-13 buttons (12-15mm)
• Darning needle
• Needle and thread
• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Blocking pins, blocking mat

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Chest circumference: 18 (19.7, 20.7, 22.5, 24.5, 26.5, 28.5) in/ 45.75 (50, 52.75, 57, 62.25, 67.5, 72.5) 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: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 11, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in/ 16.5 (19, 21.5, 28, 31.75, 34.5, 37) cm
• Sleeve circumference: 7.5 (7.75, 8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.5, 10.5) in/ 19 (19.75, 21.5, 22.5, 23, 24, 26.75) cm