Product Description
.Barcelona’s Rose Kidz Cardi is inspired by my design Barcelona´s Rose. The idea born to make a match sweater for kids. Barcelona’s Rose Kidz Cardi is knitted from the top down seamless, with short rows to shape shoulders and steeks. Perfect Project to practice colorwork. Is an easy and fast to knit pattern with tons of fun!.
Sizes
0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs).
Check Final measurements at the end of the pattern.
Construction Notes Barcelona’s Rose Kidz Cardi is worked from the top down seamless. Beginning back and forth with the neck band and smaller needles, the change to bigger needles and work short rows to shape the neck. Then you will add steeks and work in the round the colorwork of the yoke and body. If your colorwork gauge is tighter than the rest, change to bigger needles to knit the colorwork.
Barcelona's Rose Kidz Cardi by Marcela Chang
What is Being Made
Barcelona's Rose Kidz Cardi is a children's cardigan inspired by designer Marcela Chang's original Barcelona's Rose design. This pattern creates a coordinating sweater for kids, available in six size ranges from newborn through 10 years old: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years, 6-8 years, and 8-10 years. The cardigan is designed as a fun, approachable project that combines classic colorwork techniques with modern construction methods.
Construction and Techniques
Barcelona's Rose Kidz Cardi is knitted using a top-down seamless construction, which means you begin at the neckline and work downward to the hem, eliminating the need for seaming pieces together. This method provides a smooth, professional finish and allows for easy adjustments to fit as you progress through the pattern.
Short rows are employed to shape the shoulders, creating a custom fit that accommodates the natural slope of a child's shoulders. This technique involves working back and forth over a portion of stitches before completing full rows, gradually building shaping into the garment.
The pattern features steeks, which are reinforced vertical lines of stitches that allow you to cut the knitted fabric to create openings for the cardigan front. This technique, combined with the seamless top-down approach, makes the construction process efficient and produces clean, finished edges.
Stitches and Colorwork
Barcelona's Rose Kidz Cardi is described as a perfect project to practice colorwork, making it an excellent choice for knitters looking to develop their skills in working with multiple colors. The pattern incorporates colorwork elements that are engaging without being overly complex, balancing visual interest with accessibility for intermediate-level knitters.
Yarn and Materials
The cardigan is knitted using Revesderecho Wool, a 100% lambswool yarn in Aran weight. The main color (MC) is Wool Gris, with contrast color (CC) in Wool Obispo. Each color requires 1 to 3 skeins depending on the size being knitted, with yardage of 160 meters per 100-gram skein. Additional notions include stitch markers and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming any necessary finishing details.
Difficulty Level and Knitting Experience
Rated as an intermediate difficulty pattern, Barcelona's Rose Kidz Cardi is designed to be easy and fast to knit with tons of fun. While it incorporates techniques such as short rows, steeks, and colorwork that require foundational knitting knowledge, the pattern is structured to make these techniques approachable and enjoyable for knitters ready to expand their skill set.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 13 |
| Designer: | Marcela Chang |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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