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CS046 - sky bar

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A TOUCH OF THE ALPS


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DESIGN DETAILS
- Round neckline
- Dolman style knit cuff to cuff
- Long sleeves
- Boxy style
- Interesting I-cord closures add to the uniqueness
- Tyrolean inspired
- Faux princess seams


PATTERN DETAILS - the easy to follow pattern includes:
- A schematic for each piece
- A separate tracking sheet for each size
- Diagrams and full explanations for techniques
- A link for substitute yarn in varied price ranges

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TECHNIQUES USED FOR THIS DESIGN
Links to videos for selected techniques are included. I look for videos as close as possible to the instructions I have written. Sometimes they may be slightly different but still very helpful.
- Long tail cast-on
- Bind-off
- Cable cast-on
- Picking-up and knitting stitches
- Weave side seam stitch to stich
- I-cords
- Single crochet


Regardless of their age babies and children's actual body measurements vary. It is helpful to use the FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS, in the chart below, which refers to this specific garment only. It can help you choose the size you prefer.



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YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Yarn Bee - Warm and Cozy
78% acrylic - 13% nylon - 9% polyester
3.5 ounces-(100 grams)      -     317 yards-(290 meters)

2(2 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 4) skeins

For your cardigan to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.

FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN
- Any medium weight #4 soft worsted weight yarn

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZE
- Size 8-(5 mm) 10 inch-(25.4 cm) straight needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
- Size 8-(5 mm) 14 inch-(35.5 cm) or 24 inch-(61 cm) circular needle
- One size 8-(5 mm) or smaller double-pointed needle to hold left front stitches or spare needle or long stitch holder
- Size G crochet hook

NOTIONS
- gauge ruler
- yarn markers-a thin cotton yarn (#10 crochet thread is great to use as yarn markers) in a contrasting color
- a separate tracking sheet for each size - included with pattern
- tapestry needle

GAUGE
- 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in reverse stockinette stitch on size 8-(5 mm) needles

 

This pattern: $6.00
children's sweater CS046 - sky bar



 
 

Pattern will be emailed in PDF form to you with very detailed step-by-step instructions, photos, charts, and schematics. You will receive this PDF pattern after your payment is received.

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