Seneca Creek Cardigan
Seneca Creek Cardigan
Seneca Creek’s studded texture combined with a generous shawl collar invokes classic men’s casual wear of the 1950s and ‘60s.
To Fit Baby/Child 6-12 months (12-24 months, 2, 4, 6,
8, 10).
Finished Measurements 20½ (22¼, 22½, 24¼, 25½, 28¾, 30½)”/51.5 55.5, 56.5, 61, 64, 72.5, 76.5cm chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 22 ½”/56.5cm, designed to be worn with 2 3”/5-7.5cm of positive ease.
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed (50% Merino Wool, 25% Alpaca, 25% Viscose/Rayon), 191yds 175m/1.76oz 50g: #157 Camel 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls.
Needles US Size 5 (3.75mm) 24”/60cm circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn for Tubular Cast-On (contrasting color); 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) buttons – size 5/8”/16mm; sewing thread; sewing needle; markers; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm over Spot Stitch
Pattern (see Stitch Guide).
Notes Pieces are worked flat and then seamed. The collar and front bands are worked together in one piece. Short rows are used to shape the shawl collar.
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