Butterfly Jacket

A trendy knitting pattern for a jacket featuring butterflies for ages 2 to 13 years.

The jacket is knitted in a self-striping yarn and a contrast yarn is used for the butterflies and picot edges. There is a fullness to the bottom of the cardigan and then shaped for a fitted upper bodice which is fastened with 4 buttons.

The picot edging is easy to do and adds a pretty detail to the front. The back also has butterflies on one shoulder which makes a nice feature to the design.

Tension – 22 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles

SUGGESTED YARNS

Main yarn

James C. Brett Marble DK – (33)

Hayfield Bonus Buzz DK – Cherry Pop (668)

Sirdar Crofter DK – Callie (083)

Sirdar Peekaboo DK – Popping Pink (103)

King Cole Splash DK – Rose Hue (813)

Contrast yarn

James C. Brett Baby Marble DK – (06)

Hayfield Bonus Baby Changes DK – Light Pink Spray (561)

Sirdar Snuggly Pearls – Pearly Pink (302)

King Cole Melody DK – Candy (967)