P183 Piper the Penguin Cardigan

Piper the Penguin Cardigan to fit a child from 6 months to 7 years old

Round neck cardigan

Intarsia penguin motif to the front

Knitted using double knitting wool

Pattern is written in English

Design:

The cardigan has a motif of a penguin on each side. The front, back and sleeves are knitted separately and sewn together. The neckband and ribbed buttonhole bands are added by picking up stitches.

Sizes:

The pattern gives instructions for 5 different sizes: 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years and 6-7 years old. To fit chest: 46, 51, 56, 61 and 66 cms or 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 inches.

Yarn:

The pattern uses double knitting wool (an alternative for overseas knitters would be USA light worsted or Australian 8 ply).

Cardigan shown in main picture is for size 2-3 years and knitted using:

Sirdar Snuggly DK in shades Denim Blue (326) and White (251) and

Stylecraft Special DK in shades Black (1002) and Spice (1711).