Note from the designer:
This mini-man cardigan will look adorable on your special boy. The toggle fastening and shawl collar make for a contemporary, outdoorsy look, especially when topped off with the matching beanie. Sizes range from 3 months to 4 years old.
Pattern number: 456
Level: Intermediate Knitting
houndstooth cardi & beanie 456
MATERIALS
Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton
8 ply (65g / 2¼ oz balls)
Cardi
Colourway 1
Main Colour (M – 05 Stone) – 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls
Contrast Colour (C – 02 Dark Grey) – 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls
Colourway 2
Main Colour (M – 35 Iceberg) – 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls
Contrast Colour (C – 47 Denim) – 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls
Beanie
Colourway 1
Main Colour (M – 05 Stone) – 2, 2 balls
Contrast Colour (C – 02 Dark Grey) – 1, 1 ball
Colourway 2
Main Colour (M – 35 Iceberg) – 2, 2 balls
Contrast Colour (C – 47 Denim) – 1, 1 ballNEEDLES AND EXTRAS
• 1 pair each 4mm (US 6, UK 8) and 3.25mm (US 3, UK 10) knitting needles or size needed to give correct tension.
• wool needle for sewing seams.
• Cardi only – 4mm circular knitting needle (60-80cm or 24-32" long) and two 4mm double-pointed knitting needles.
• Cardi only – 4 (4-4-4-5-5) buttons.
• Beanie only – pom pom maker or piece of cardboard.TENSION
25 sts and 36 rows to 10cm or 4" over patt, using 4mm needles.