Henny is a simple cardigan for babies and small children. The cardigan is worked top down in one piece, with raglan increases. The button bands are worked along the front edges. The neckline is shaped with short rows. At the underarm the sleeve stitches are put on holders while the body is worked even to the hem. The sleeves are then worked in the round using DPNs or Magic Loop.
SIZES: 50/56, (62/68, 74/80, 86/92) cm, approx. 0–2, (2–6, 6–12, 12–24) months. Finished chest circumference: 49, (53, 57, 60) cm.
GAUGE: 24 sts & 30 rows = 10 cm square in stockinette stitch worked flat on the larger needles, after blocking.
YARN: Fingering weight yarn (approx. 400m/100g), for example Rosy Green Wool Merino d’Arles, Hillesvåg Vilje, De Rerum Natura Albertine. Approx. 360, (400, 480, 560) m.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES: 3.5mm (US4) for stockinette stitch – circular needles 60 cm or longer & a set of DPNs (or Magic Loop). 3mm (US2.5) för ribbing - circular needles 60 cm or longer & a set of DPNs (or Magic Loop).
NOTIONS: 5, (5, 6, 7) buttons, ø approx. 1.5 cm, removeable stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (see schematic) A = chest circumference = 49, (53, 57, 60) cm. B = body length = 22, (25, 30, 35) cm. C = yoke depth = 10.5, (11.5, 12.5, 13.5) cm. D = sleeve length = 14, (18, 22, 27) cm. E = sleeve circumference = 18, (19, 20, 22) cm.
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