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Flower Cardigan
by Ewelina Murach

Fun to knit and comfortable

to wear, Flower Cardigan
has an unusual construction
- it starts from a hexagon-
shaped upper back and is
worked from the centre of
the flower motif outwards.
The cardigan is seamless:
back and fronts are worked
in one piece, then raglan
sleeves are knitted onto the
body. The fronts are shaped
with short rows.
The cardigan can be made
in wool or cotton. Body
length can be adjusted.

Check my Ravelry store for

more patterns with flower
motifs.

(Pattern last updated on

April 25th, 2018.)

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Sizes
For best results use smooth yarn with good stitch defini-
tion, that blocks well. Shown in KnitPicks Swish DK (100%
3 (6, 12, 18, 24 months) {4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 years}. merino, col. Peapod, 112 m / 123 yds per 50g ball).
Finished chest circumference: 46 (50, 53, 58, 62) {65.5, 69,
Needles and notions:
72.5, 77.5, 82, 86} cm / 18 (19.5, 21, 22.75, 24.5) {25.75,
27.25, 28.5, 30.5, 32.25, 33.75} in, buttoned up. Shown in
• 4 mm (US size 6) and 3.5 mm (US size 4) circular
needles, 40-120 cm / 16-47 in long, for body
size 6 years with 8 cm / 3 in of positive ease. Select size
that is 5-8 cm / 2-3 in larger than your child’s chest cir-
• 4 mm (US size 6) and 3.5 mm (US size 4) needles in
you preferred style for knitting small circumferences in
cumference. Body and sleeve lengths can be adjusted.
the rnd, for flower motif and sleeves
• 3 removable st markers
Gauge • scrap yarn
(measured after blocking) • 3.5 mm (US size E) crochet hook, for circular cast on
Stockinette stitch: 22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm / 4 in, with • 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) {5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7} buttons, approximately 18
larger needle(s) mm / 0.75 in across (add 1 button if you lengthen body
I-cord BO: 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 in, with smaller needle(s) by more than 3 cm)

Materials Skills needed

Yarn: Working in the round, increases, decreases, picking up
300 (350, 350, 450, 500) {550, 650, 750, 800, 900, 1000} stitches, crochet chain provisional CO, German short rows.
m / 330 (385, 385, 495, 550) {605, 715, 825, 880, 990,
1100} yds of DK wool or cotton. Baby sizes up to 12 months Take time to make a gauge swatch. Adjust needle
(with smaller flower motif) will also work in soft baby size, if necessary.
acrylic.

Abbreviations and Stitches

SR — short row
ssk — slip 2 stitches as if to knit, one at a time, then knit
*...* — repeat stitches between * * them together through back loop − 1 stitch decreased
BO — bind off ssp — slip 2 stitches as if to knit, one at a time, return
BO in pattern — bind off in pattern: bind off knit stitches them to left needle and purl them together through back
knitwise, and purl stitches purlwise loop − 1 stitch decreased
CO — cast on st(s) — stitch(es)
DK — double knitting WS — wrong side
DPN(s) — double-point needle(s) yo — yarn over
k1 — knit 1 stitch
k2tog — knit 2 stitches together − 1 stitch decreased
M1 — make 1 stitch: insert left needle, from front to back,
under strand of yarn which runs between next stitch on
left needle and last stitch on right needle; knit this stitch
through back loop − 1 stitch increased
M1p — make 1 stitch purlwise: lift horizontal strand
between last stitch on right needle and first stitch on left
needle with the tip of left needle, from the front; purl this
stitch through back loop − 1 stitch increased
p1 — purl 1 stitch
p2tog — purl 2 stitches together − 1 stitch decreased
pm — place marker
pyon — pull yarn over needle (used after a turn, when
working German short rows): with yarn in front, slip the
first stitch purlwise to right needle, bring yarn over the
right needle and to the back, pulling it tight until the
stitch on needle looks like a double stitch
rnd — round
RS — right side
sk2p — slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches together, pass
slipped stitch over the knit stitches − 2 stitches decreased
sm — slip marker

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Approximate Measurements
d

e b
f
g a
c

a - chest circumference:
46 (50, 53, 58, 62) {65.5, 69, 72.5, 77.5, 82, 86} cm / 18 (19.5, 21, 22.75, 24.5) {25.75, 27.25, 28.5, 30.5, 32.25, 33.75} in
b - raglan depth:
6.5 (7, 8, 8.5, 10) {12.5, 13, 14, 14.5, 15, 16} cm / 2.5 (2.75, 3, 3.25, 3.75) {4.75, 5, 5.5, 5.75, 6, 6.25} in
c - length at centre back:
24.5 (27, 29, 31.5, 33.5) {37, 40, 47, 51, 54, 57.5} cm / 9.75 (10.75, 11.5, 12.25, 13.25) {14.5, 15.75, 18.5, 20, 21.25, 22.5} in
d - back neck width:
8 (8.5, 9.5, 9.5, 10.5) {10.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 14, 15} cm / 3.25 (3.5, 3.75, 3.75, 4.25) {4.25, 4.5, 5, 5.25, 5.5, 6} in
e - upper arm circumference:
18 (19, 20, 22, 23.5) {24.5, 26.5, 27, 28, 29, 30} cm / 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.25) {9.75, 10.5, 10.75, 11, 11.5, 11.75} in
f - wrist circumference:
15.5 (15.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17.5) {18.5, 18.5, 19, 19, 20, 20} cm / 6 (6, 6.5, 6.5, 6.75) {7.25, 7.25, 7.5, 7.5, 8, 8} in
g - sleeve length from underarm:
16 (17, 19.5, 21, 22) {28, 30.5, 33, 36, 39.5, 42} cm / 6.25 (6.75, 7.75, 8.25, 8.5) {11, 12, 13, 14.25, 15.5, 16.5} in

Pattern Notes
German short rows Useful links
On both right side and wrong side rows, work in pattern to • Emily Ocker’s Circular Cast On (Magic Ring Cast-
turning point, turn work. With yarn in front, slip the first On): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vkpqdea-6o
stitch purlwise to right needle, bring yarn over the right • How to Knit German Short Rows (by Suzanne
needle and to the back, pulling it tight until the stitch on Bryan):
needle looks like a double stitch (pyon = pull yarn over https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyg2s09Grhs
needle). • Magic loop knitting (using circular needle instead of
Work the next stitch in pattern tightly to ensure the dou- DPNs for small circumferences, e.g. sleeves):
bled stitch remains tight. On the next row, work the dou- http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/magic-loop
bled stitch as one stitch, by knitting or purling (depending • Backward loop CO (by LionBrandYarn):
on pattern) its two strands together. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRlU1mXoZrg
• Crochet chain provisional cast on, by Debbie
How to swatch i-cord BO Stoller):
Make your Stockinette st swatch, ending with a WS row. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcE0EAwQIeI
Finish the swatch with i-cord BO by follow instructions for
i-cord neckband on page 10, working Row 2 only. After How to start the flower - Crochet Circular CO
blocking the swatch, count the number of i-cord rows per See pages 12-13 for a photo tutorial.
10 cm / 4 in. Adjust needle size if necessary.
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Written instructions for flower hexagons Rnd 27: K17, yo, p1, *yo, k17, yo, p1* 5 times — 119 sts.
Both hexagons start with 12 sts cast on using the crochet Rnd 28: Yo, k18, p1, *k19, p1* 5 times — 120 sts.
circular CO (see photo tutorial on pages 12-13), and are Rnd 29: K19, yo, p1, *yo, k19, yo, p1* 5 times — 131 sts.
worked in the rnd. Rnd 30: Yo, k20, p1, *k21, p1* 5 times — 132 sts.
Rnd 31: K21, yo, p1, *yo, k21, yo, p1* 5 times — 143 sts.
Small Flower Hexagon (sizes 3-12 months) Rnd 32: Yo, k22, p1, *k23, p1* 5 times — 144 sts.
Rnd 1: Purl. Rnd 33: K23, yo, p1, *yo, k23, yo, p1* 5 times — 155 sts.
Rnd 2: *Yo, k1* 12 times — 24 sts. (End of hexagon for size 18 months.)
Rnd 3: Purl. Rnd 34: Yo, k24, p1, *k25, p1* 5 times — 156 sts.
Rnd 4: *Yo, k2* 12 times — 36 sts. Rnd 35: K25, yo, p1, *yo, k25, yo, p1* 5 times — 167 sts.
Rnds 5-6: *P1, k2* 12 times. (End of hexagon for size 24 months.)
Rnd 7: *P1, k2, yo, p1, yo, k2* 6 times — 48 sts. Rnd 36: Yo, k26, p1, *k27, p1* 5 times — 168 sts.
Rnds 8-11: *P1, k2, p3, k2* 6 times. Rnd 37: K27, yo, p1, *yo, k27, yo, p1* 5 times — 179 sts.
Rnd 12: *Yo, k1, yo, k2, p3, k2* 6 times — 60 sts. (End of hexagon for size 4 years.)
Rnd 13: *Yo, k3, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1* 6 times. Rnd 38: Yo, k28, p1, *k29, p1* 5 times — 180 sts.
Rnd 14: *Yo, k5, yo, k1, sk2p, k1* 6 times. Rnd 39: K29, yo, p1, *yo, k29, yo, p1* 5 times — 191 sts.
Rnd 15: *Yo, k7, yo, sk2p* 6 times. (End of hexagon for size 6 years.)
Rnd 16: Yo, k2tog, k7, p1, *k9, p1* 5 times. Rnd 40: Yo, k30, p1, *k31, p1* 5 times — 192 sts.
Rnd 17: K9, yo, p1, *yo, k9, yo, p1* 5 times — 71 sts. Rnd 41: K31, yo, p1, *yo, k31, yo, p1* 5 times — 203 sts.
Rnd 18: Yo, k10, p1, *k11, p1* 5 times — 72 sts. (End of hexagon for size 8 years.)
Rnd 19: K11, yo, p1, *yo, k11, yo, p1* 5 times — 83 sts. Rnd 42: Yo, k32, p1, *k33, p1* 5 times — 204 sts.
Rnd 20: Yo, k12, p1, *k13, p1* 5 times — 84 sts. Rnd 43: K33, yo, p1, *yo, k33, yo, p1* 5 times — 215 sts.
Rnd 21: K13, yo, p1, *yo, k13, yo, p1* 5 times — 95 sts. (End of hexagon for size 10 years.)
Rnd 22: Yo, k14, p1, *k15, p1* 5 times — 96 sts. Rnd 44: Yo, k34, p1, *k35, p1* 5 times — 216 sts.
Rnd 23: K15, yo, p1, *yo, k15, yo, p1* 5 times — 107 sts. Rnd 45: K35, yo, p1, *yo, k35, yo, p1* 5 times — 227 sts.
Rnd 24: Yo, k16, p1, *k17, p1* 5 times — 108 sts. (End of hexagon for size 12 years.)
Rnd 25: K17, yo, p1, *yo, k17, yo, p1* 5 times — 119 sts. Rnd 46: Yo, k36, p1, *k37, p1* 5 times — 228 sts.
(End of hexagon for size 3 months.) Rnd 47: K37, yo, p1, *yo, k37, yo, p1* 5 times — 239 sts.
Rnd 26: Yo, k18, p1, *k19, p1* 5 times — 120 sts. (End of hexagon for size 14 years.)
Rnd 27: K19, yo, p1, *yo, k19, yo, p1* 5 times — 131 sts.
(End of hexagon for size 6 months.)
Rnd 28: Yo, k20, p1, *k21, p1* 5 times — 132 sts.
Rnd 29: K21, yo, p1, *yo, k21, yo, p1* 5 times — 143 sts.
Instructions
(End of hexagon for size 12 months.)
UPPER BACK
Body starts with hexagon-shaped upper back and is
Large Flower Hexagon (sizes 18 months-14 years) worked in the rnd, starting from the centre of the flower
Rnd 1: Purl. motif outwards.
Rnd 2: *Yo, k1* 12 times — 24 sts.
With larger DPNs (or long circular needle for magic loop
Rnd 3: Purl.
method), crochet hook and using the crochet circular
Rnd 4: *Yo, k2* 12 times — 36 sts.
method (see page 12), CO 12 sts, place rnd marker.
Rnds 5-7: *P1, k2* 12 times.
(Note: To prevent loosing rnd marker, use a locking
Rnd 8: *P1, k2, yo, p1, yo, k2* 6 times — 48 sts.
marker and place it into the last st of rnd. As you work,
Rnd 9: *P1, k2, p3, k2* 6 times.
move the marker up every few rnds.)
Rnd 10: *P1, k2, yo, p3, yo, k2* 6 times — 60 sts.
Rnd 11: *P1, k2, p5, k2* 6 times.
Work Flower Hexagon:
Rnd 12: *P1, k2, yo, p5, yo, k2* 6 times — 72 sts.
Work Rnds 1-25 (1-27, 1-29, 1-33, 1-35) {1-37, 1-39, 1-41,
Rnds 13-15: *P1, k2, p7, k2* 6 times.
1-43, 1-45, 1-47} of Small (Small, Small, Large, Large)
Rnd 16: *Yo, k1, yo, k2, p7, k2* 6 times — 84 sts.
{Large, Large, Large, Large, Large, Large} Flower Hexagon,
Rnd 17: *Yo, k3, yo, k1, ssk, p5, k2tog, k1* 6 times.
following chart or written instructions in Pattern Notes.
Rnd 18: *Yo, k5, yo, k1, ssk, p3, k2tog, k1* 6 times.
(Ensure you stop after the correct number of rnds for your
Rnd 19: *Yo, k7, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1* 6 times.
size - only size 14 years requires all 47 rnds.) Change to
Rnd 20: *Yo, k9, yo, k1, sk2p, k1* 6 times.
larger circular needle when/if needed.
Rnd 21: * Yo, k11, yo, sk2p* 6 times.
Rnd 22: Yo, k2tog, k11, p1, *k13, p1* 5 times.
Divide for lower body, sleeves and neck:
Rnd 23: K13, yo, p1, *yo, k13, yo, p1* 5 times — 95 sts.
Next rnd: Yo, k18 (20, 22, 24, 26) {28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38},
Rnd 24: Yo, k14, p1, *k15, p1* 5 times — 96 sts.
p1, k1 (1, 1, 2, 2) {3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3}, place neck marker, k17
Rnd 25: K15, yo, p1, *yo, k15, yo, p1* 5 times — 107 sts.
(19, 21, 21, 23) {23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33}, place another neck
Rnd 26: Yo, k16, p1, *k17, p1* 5 times — 108 sts.
marker, k1 (1, 1, 2, 2) {3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3}, p1, *k19 (21, 23, 25,

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27) {29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39}, p1* 4 times — 120 (132, 144, CO front armhole sts:
156, 168) {180, 192, 204, 216, 228, 240} sts. Do not turn after last RS row. Using either the crochet
chain or invisible provision­al method, CO 18 (20, 22, 25,
Remove rnd marker, k2. (This rnd is 2 sts longer, it is
27) {30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40} right front arm­hole sts —
also the last full rnd of back - from now on, you will be
101 (109, 117, 132, 140) {149, 157, 165, 179, 193, 201} sts
working back and forth.)
total.
Place next 19 (21, 23, 26, 28) {31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41} sts (to
Turn.
neck marker) on scrap yarn - these are right armhole sts.
Next row - Increase row (WS): K3, [p2, k2] twice,
Remove marker. Place next 17 (19, 21, 21, 23) {23, 25, 27,
*purl to increase marker, yo, sm, k1, yo* twice, purl to end
29, 31, 33} neck sts (to second neck marker) on another
— 4 sts increased. (From this row on, work increases in 2
length of scrap yarn, remove marker. Place next 19 (21,
columns at back only - there are no more increases
23, 26, 28) {31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41} sts on another length of
underarm, at beginning and end of rows.)
scrap yarn - these are left armhole sts.
Do not turn at the end. Using either the crochet chain or
65 (71, 77, 83, 89) {95, 101, 107, 113, 119, 125} lower body
invisible provision­al method, CO 18 (20, 22, 25, 27) {30,
sts remain on needle.
32, 34, 36, 38, 40} left front armhole sts — 123 (133,
Turn to work a WS row.
143, 161, 171) {183, 193, 203, 219, 235, 245} sts total.
Shape armholes and lengthen back:
You will work sts of the lower half of hexagon only - sts

le
rm of
lef

ho
remaining on needle, for a few rows. This will widen the

froarm

t a nt
t

gh fro
nt ho
sides forming underarms, and add body length. The upper

of le
part of the hexagon (armholes and neck sts on scrap yarn)

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will not be worked now.

neck

centre back
length
ole

ar
mh

mh
ar

ole

Back and beginning of fronts after front armhole sts have been
cast on. The small arrows show directions in which fronts will be
worked. The large arrow shows where you measure centre back.

LOWER BACK AND FRONTS

Row 1 (RS): P3, [k2, p2] twice, knit remaining cast on sts,
dy
bo

then work all sts as they appear to last 11 sts, [p2, k2]
bo
dy

twice, p3.
body Row 2 - Increase row (WS): K3, [p2, k2] twice, *purl to
Completed upper back, size 3 months.
increase marker, yo, sm, k1, yo* twice, purl to last 11 sts,
[k2, p2] twice, k3 — 4 sts increased.
Row 1 - Increase row (WS): P2,*k1, yo, p19 (21, 23, 25, Row 3 (RS): Work all sts as they appear, knit all yo’s.
27) {29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39}, yo, pm (increase marker)* Repeat the last 2 rows 0 (2, 3, 1, 2) {5, 8, 10, 11, 11, 12} more
twice, k1, yo, p19 (21, 23, 25, 27) {29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39}, times for length as in schematic, or, if you want to lengthen
yo, k1, p2 — 6 sts increased, there are 71 (77, 83, 89, 95) body, until 2.5 (2.5, 2.5, 3, 3) {3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3} cm / 1 (1,
{101, 107, 113, 119, 125, 131} lower body sts. 1, 1.25, 1.25) {1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25} in short of
Row 2 (RS): Work all sts as they appear, knitting all yo’s desired length at centre back — however, the maximum
from previous row. number of rows that can be worked up to this point
Row 3 - Increase row (WS): P2, *k1, yo, purl to increase is 13 (15, 17, 17, 19) {21, 23, 25, 27, 27, 29}, counting
marker, yo, sm* twice, k1, yo, purl to last 3 sts, yo, k1, p2 from right front armhole provisional CO (left side
— 6 sts increased. has one less row).
Row 4 (RS): Work all sts as they appear, knitting all yo’s If you go any further than the number of rows given,
from previous row. fronts will be too wide. (If you want a longer body, you
Repeat the last 2 rows 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4} more will be able to add more length in the next section, without
times — 83 (89, 95, 107, 113) {119, 125, 131, 143, 155, 161} adding rows to fronts.)
sts, total 6 (6, 6, 8, 8) {8, 8, 8, 10, 12, 12} rows worked after
Next row (WS): Work as Row 2.
hexagon was divided.
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Work short rows following the correct option for Repeat the last 2 rows until there are 14 (16, 18, 18, 20) {22,
your size and length: 24, -, -, -, -, -} rows, counting from left front armhole CO.
From now on body is shaped with short rows. The way (Size 6 years has 24 front rows after Short Rows 1-3, no
you continue depends on whether centre back is long more repeats of the last 2 rows are needed.)
enough and whether you have reached the maximum
number of front rows counted from right armhole Shape left centre front and lower edge:
CO — 14 (16, 18, 18, 20) {22, 24, 26, 28, 28, 30} In addition to shaping lower edge as before, you will
rows, after last WS row. gradually reduce the number of working sts of fronts,
starting from the neck - this way the width at the neck
Option 1: You have reached desired length at centre back, remains the same while you add rows at lower front only.
but haven’t reached the maximum number of front rows
yet. Use this option for sizes 3 months to 6 years, if you Next short row (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
have worked the number of repeats of Rows 2-3 given until 3 sts remain, turn.
above, or have added up to 6 (4, 4, 8, 8) {4, 0, -, -, -, - } Next short row (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear to
extra rows. Not suitable for sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14 years. doubled st from previous row, turn.
Option 2: You have reached the maximum number of Next short row (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
front rows (fronts are wide enough at the neck) but body until 1 st remains before doubled st from previous row,
needs more length. Use this option for sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14 turn.
years, or if you have added 6 {2} rows to sizes 4 {6} years, Repeat the last 2 rows until approximately 17 (19, 23, 25,
but want to lengthen them more. Not suitable for smaller 27) {31, 35, -, -, -, -} working sts remain between doubled
sizes - the cardigan would be too long. st at beginning of a WS row and end of the row (you might
Option 3: You have worked more repeats of Rows 2-3 have 1-2 sts more or less, this depends on body length -
than given above, and have reached both desired centre write down the number of sts here: ________ , you will
back length and the maximum number of front rows, at need the number for right front).
the same time. Not suitable for sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14 years. ...................................................................................................................................................................

Shape rounded section of left front:

(Note: The German method of working short rows is used
(This section is used in all 3 options.)
to shape fronts - see Pattern Notes.)
................................................................................................................................................................... Next short row (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear to
doubled st from previous row, turn.
Option 1: Next 2 short rows (WS, RS): Pyon, work all sts as they
Follow this option if desired centre back length has been appear until 2 sts remain before doubled st from previous
reached, but you have fewer than 14 (16, 18, 18, 20) row, turn.
{22, 24, -, -, -, -, -} front rows, counting from right Next 2 short rows (WS, RS): Pyon, work all sts as they
armhole CO. (This option will not work for sizes 8, 10, appear until 2 (2, 3, 4, 2) {3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3} sts remain
12, 14 years. before doubled st from previous row, turn.
From now on, fronts are worked separately: left front first, Sizes 2 to 14 years only:
then right front. Next 2 short rows (WS, RS): Pyon, work all sts as they
Remove 2 increase markers at back. appear until - (-, -, -, 3) {3, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4} sts remain before
doubled st from previous row, turn.
LEFT FRONT:
Sizes 12, 14 years only:
Shape lower edge:
Repeat the last 2 short rows once more.
Fronts are not wide enough yet - you need to continue
adding width. At the same time you will be working short All sizes:
rows to shape lower edge so that the length at lower back Last Short Row (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
and sides remains the same. to end, purling or knitting each doubled st as 1 st, as you
come to it (knit sts are only worked when you get to the
Short Row 1 (RS): Work all sts as they appear to first yo
ribbed section at the end of row).
(before purl st in the centre of diagonal line of increases),
Do not break yarn - you will need it later.
knit the yo. Place removable marker A into the purl st.
...................................................................................................................................................................
(The purl st is not worked and remains on left needle.
The marker will be needed later, when you work ribbed
RIGHT FRONT:
edge.) Turn.
Shape lower edge:
Short Row 2 (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear to
Slide work to the other end of needle to work right front.
end.
Short Row 1 (WS): With WS facing, join new yarn and
Short Row 3 (RS): Work all sts as they appear to doubled
work all sts as they appear to first yo on left needle, purl
st from previous row (the last worked st is the knit st
the yo. Place removable marker B into the next st - the
before doubled st). Turn.
knit st in the centre of diagonal line of increases. (The knit

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st is not worked and remains on left needle. The marker Next row - Last full row (RS): Work all sts as they
will be needed later, when you work ribbed edge.) appear, knit all yo’s.
Turn.
Shape centre fronts:
Short Row 2 (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear.
Fronts are wide enough at the neck, but the body needs
Short Row 3 (WS): Work all sts as they appear to
more length. Therefore, you will work across fronts and
doubled st from previous row (the last worked st is the
back gradually reducing the number of working sts of
purl st before doubled st). Turn.
fronts, starting from the top.
Repeat the last 2 rows until there are 15 (17, 19, 19, 21) {23,
25, -, -, -, -} rows from right front armhole CO. (Size 6 years Short Row 1 - Increase row (WS): *Work all sts as they
has 25 front rows after Short Rows 1-3, no more repeats of appear to increase marker, yo, sm, k1, yo* twice, work all
last 2 rows are needed.) sts as they appear until 3 sts remain, turn − 4 sts
increased.
Shape right centre front and lower edge: Short Row 2 (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear until
Next short row (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear 3 sts remain, turn.
until 3 sts remain, turn. Short Row 3 - Increase row (WS): Pyon, *work all sts
Next short row (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear as they appear to increase marker, yo, sm, k1, yo* twice,
to doubled st from previous row, turn. work all sts as they appear until 1 st remains before
Next short row (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear doubled st from previous row, turn − 4 sts increased.
until 1 st remains before doubled st from previous row, Short Row 4 (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear until
turn. 1 st remains before doubled st from previous row, turn.
Repeat the last 2 rows until approximately 17 (19, 23, 25, Short Row 5 - Increase row (WS): Pyon, *work all sts
27) {31, 35, -, -, -, -} working sts remain between doubled as they appear to increase marker, yo, sm, k1, yo* twice,
st at beginning of a RS row and end of the row (the same work all sts as they appear until 1 st remains before
number as you have written down for left front). doubled st from previous row, turn − 4 sts increased.
................................................................................................................................................................... Repeat the last 2 rows until 3 cm / 1.25 in short of required
Shape rounded section of right front: centre back length. (For length as in schematic, sizes 8 {10,
(This section is used in all 3 options.) 12, 14} years: repeat the last 2 rows 3 {5, 7, 9} times.)
Next short row (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear On last WS row remove increase markers.
to doubled st from previous row, turn.
Next 2 short rows (RS, WS): Pyon, work all sts as they From now on, fronts are worked separately: left front first,
appear until 2 sts remain before doubled st from previous then right front.
row, turn.
Next 2 short rows (RS, WS): Pyon, work all sts as they LEFT FRONT:
appear until 2 (2, 3, 4, 2) {3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3} sts remain Shape lower edge and centre front:
before doubled st from previous row, turn. You will continue to reduce the number of working sts of
centre front and, at the same time, reduce the number of
Sizes 2 to 14 years only: working sts at lower edge. As a result, both the width of
Next 2 short rows (RS, WS): Pyon, work all sts as they upper front and body length will remain the same while
appear until - (-, -, -, 3) {3, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4} sts remain before you add rows at lower front only.
doubled st from previous row, turn.
Next short row (RS): Pyon, Work all sts as they appear
Sizes 12, 14 years only: to first yo (before purl st in the centre of diagonal line of
Repeat the last 2 short rows once more. increases), knit the yo. Place removable marker A into the
purl st. (The purl st is not worked and remains on left
All sizes:
needle. The marker will be needed later, when you work
Last Short Row (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
ribbed edge.)
to end, knitting or purling each doubled st as 1 st, as you
Turn.
come to it (purl sts are only worked when you get to the
Next short row (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
ribbed section at the end of row).
until 1 st remains before doubled st from previous row,
Break this strand of yarn.
turn.
Continue following Work ribbed edge section on page 8. Next short row (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
.................................................................................................................................................................
to doubled st from previous row (the last worked st is the
knit st before doubled st). Turn.
Option 2: Next short row (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
Follow this option if you have - (-, -, -, -) {22, 24, until 1 st remains before doubled st from previous row,
26, 28, 28, 30} front rows, counting from right turn.
armhole CO, but the cardigan body needs more length. Repeat the last 2 rows until approximately - (-, -, -, -) {31,
(This option will not work for sizes 3 months to 2 years.) 35, 35, 39, 43, 43} working sts remain between doubled st
at beginning of a WS row and end of the row (you might
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have 1-2 sts more or less, this depends on body length - (The purl st is not worked and remains on left needle.
write down the number of sts here: ________ , you will The marker will be needed later, when you work ribbed
need the number for right front). edge.) Turn.
Short Row 2 (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
Shape rounded section of left front: until 3 sts remain, turn.
Work as for Option 1 (page 6). Short Row 3 (RS): Pyon, all sts as they appear to doubled
st from previous row (the last worked st is the knit st
RIGHT FRONT: before doubled st). Turn.
Shape lower edge and centre front: Short Row 4 (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
Slide work to the other end of needle to work right front. until 1 st remains before doubled st from previous row,
Next short row (WS): With WS facing, slip all sts to turn.
doubled st that started last short row worked on this side Repeat the last 2 rows until approximately 17 (19, 23, 25,
of front to your right needle, slip the doubled st. Join new 27) {31, 35, -, -, -, -} working sts remain between doubled
yarn. Work all sts as they appear to first yo on left needle, st at beginning of a WS row and end of the row (you might
purl the yo. Place removable marker B into the next st - have 1-2 sts more or less, this depends on body length -
the knit st in the centre of diagonal line of increases. write down the number of sts here: ________ , you will
(The knit st is not worked and remains on left needle. The need the number for right front).
marker will be needed later, when you work ribbed
edge.) Turn. Shape rounded section of left front:
Next short row (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear Work as for Option 1 (page 6).
until 1 st remains before the first doubled st on left needle
(and 1 st before new yarn was attached), turn. RIGHT FRONT:
Next short row (WS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear Shape lower edge and centre front:
to doubled st from previous row (the last worked st is the Slide work to the other end of needle to work right front.
purl st before doubled st). Turn. Short Row 1 (WS): With WS facing, join new yarn and
Next short row (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear work all sts as they appear to first yo on left needle, purl
until 1 st remains before the doubled st from previous the yo. Place removable marker B into the next st - the
row, turn. knit st in the centre of diagonal line of increases. (The knit
Repeat the last 2 rows until approximately - (-, -, -, -) {30, st is not worked and remains on left needle. The marker
34, 34, 38, 42, 42} working sts remain between doubled st will be needed later, when you work ribbed edge.)
at beginning of a RS row and end of the row (number of sts Turn.
as for left front minus 1). Short Row 2 (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
until 3 sts remain, turn.
Shape rounded section of right front: Short Row 3 (WS): Pyon, all sts as they appear to
Work as for Option 1 (page 7). doubled st from previous row (the last worked st is the
................................................................................................................................................................... purl st before doubled st). Turn.
Short Row 4 (RS): Pyon, work all sts as they appear
Option 3: until 1 st remains before doubled st from previous row,
Follow this option if you have 14 (16, 18, 18, 20) {22, turn.
24, -, -, -, -} rows of front, from right armhole CO, Repeat the last 2 rows until approximately 17 (19, 23, 25,
and the cardigan is long enough - you need to work 27) {31, 35, -, -, -, -} working sts remain between doubled
short rows to shape fronts and lower edge at the same st at beginning of a RS row and end of the row (the same
time. (This option will not work for sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14 number of sts as for left front).
years.)
Shape rounded section of right front:
From now on, fronts are worked separately.
Work as for Option 1 (page 7).
Remove 2 increase markers at back.
...................................................................................................................................................................

LEFT FRONT:
Shape lower edge and centre front:
All options and all sizes:
Work ribbed edge:
You will gradually reduce the number of working sts of
You will be working full rows again.
front, starting from neck, and, at the same time, reduce the
Row 1 (RS): Starting from the beginning of RS row, with
number of working sts at lower edge. As a result, both the
yarn attached there, work 11 rib sts as they appear, knit all
width of upper front and body length will remain the same
sts to last 11 sts, (working doubled sts as 1 st, as you come
while you add rows at lower front only.
to them), work last 11 rib sts as they appear.
Short Row 1 (RS): Work all sts as they appear to first yo
Before starting next row, check if the total number of sts on
(before purl st in the centre of diagonal line of increases),
needle, excluding first and last 11 rib sts at neck, is a mul­
knit the yo. Place removable marker A into the purl st.
tiple of 3 + 2 sts (this depends on length, not on size).
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Row 2 - Increase row (WS): Change to smaller circular marker B
back
needle. marker A neck
If number of sts, excluding first and last 11 sts, is
a multiple of 3 + 2 sts: Work first 11 sts as they appear, CO 10

ole
kn
front
then [p2, k1, M1] to last 13 sts, p2, work all sts as they

it a
neck

h
rm
appear to end.

rm

it a
If number of sts, excluding first and last 11 sts, is

oleh

kn
1 (2) sts short of being a multiple of 3 + 2 sts:
Work first 11 sts as they appear, then [p2, k1, M1] past start here
marker A. Continue working [p2, k1, M1] between underarm
markers A and B, but replace it twice (once) with [p2, k2],
evenly spaced. Work [p2, k1, M1] to last 13 sts, p2, work
all sts as they appear to end. Remove markers.
Row 3 (RS): Work in k2, p2 rib pattern as established.
Row 4 (WS): Work all sts as they appear, pm after 18 (18, front back
26, 26, 26) {34, 34, 42, 42, 50, 50} sts (first buttonhole).
Row 5 - Buttonhole row (RS): Work all sts as they Sleeve Set up round.
appear to marker, *yo (loosely), k2tog, work 6 sts as they
appear* 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) {4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6} times, yo, p2tog − Using waste yarn and a crochet hook, loosely make a chain
total of 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) {5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7} buttonholes worked. long enough to cast on 10 sts using the provisional crochet
(If you have made body longer than in schematic, you chain method - you will use the chain to cast on neck sts of
might need more buttonholes. To add 1 buttonhole, work sleeve on next rnd.
to 8 sts before marker and start working buttonholes
Sleeve set-up rnd: Remove scrap yarn from armhole sts
from there.)
and place them on a long larger circular needle, starting
Work 2 (2, 2, 4, 4) {4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4} more rows in rib pattern
from the bottom of armhole up to the neckline on one side
as established.
of the armhole, then from the top to the bottom of the
BO in pattern, working sts along lower fronts and sides
armhole on the other side.
loosely. Break yarn.
Sizes 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months only:
back Starting from centre of underarm,
neck
front
• pick up and knit 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) underarm sts, M1 (1, 1, 0,
front 1), k19 (21, 23, 26, 26), M0 (0, 0, 0, 1), k0 (0, 0, 0, 2),
neck neck
left right pm A (beginning of neck sts of sleeve) − there are 24
armhole armhole (26, 28, 31, 35) sts before neck CO,
• using the crochet chain you made earlier, provisionally
CO 10 neck sts of sleeve (by knitting into the loops that
look like purl bumps, at the back of the chain), pm B
(end of neck sts of sleeve),
left right • join back (when you work left armhole)/front (when
front back front you work right armhole), k0 (0, 0, 0, 2), M0 (0, 0, 0, 1),
k19 (21, 23, 26, 26), M1 (1, 1, 0, 1), pick up and knit 4 (4,
4, 5, 5) underarm sts, pm C (middle of underarm and
rnd marker) − there are 24 (26, 28, 31, 35) sts after
Completed body, size 3 months (Option 1).
neck CO, total of 58 (62, 66, 72, 80) sleeve sts.
Sizes 4 {6, 8, 10, 12, 14} years only:
SLEEVES Starting from centre of underarm,
Raglan sleeves are knitted onto the body and shaped with • pick up and knit 5 {5, 5, 6, 7, 8} underarm sts, M1, k5
short rows from neck to underarm, then worked in the {5, 5, 33, 35, 41}, M1 {1, 1, 0, 0, 0}, k22 {24, 26, 0, 0,
rnd until desired length. The short row section is easiest 0}, M1 {1, 1, 1, 1, 0}, k1 {1, 1, 1, 1, 0}, M1 {1, 1, 1, 1, 0}, k3
to work with a long circular needle and the magic loop {3, 3, 3, 3, 0}, pm A (beginning of neck sts of sleeve) −
method. When you finish short rows, you may switch to there are 40 {42, 44, 46, 49, 50} sts before neck CO,
DPNs. • using the crochet chain you made earlier, provisionally
Note: When you remove scrap yarn from provisionally CO 10 neck sts of sleeve (by knitting into the loops that
cast on front armhole sts, there should be 1 more st than look like purl bumps, at the back of the chain), pm B
originally cast on — 19 (21, 23, 26, 28) {31, 33, 35, 37, 39, (end of neck sts of sleeve),
41} front armhole sts. This is because you will be working • join back (when you work left armhole)/front (when
in the op­posite direction to how the sts were cast on, you work right armhole), k3 {3, 3, 3, 3, 0}, M1 {1, 1, 1, 1,
between the original sts. 0}, k1 {1, 1, 1, 1, 0}, M1 {1, 1, 1, 1, 0}, k22 {24, 26, 0, 0,

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0}, M1 {1, 1, 0, 0, 0}, k5 {5, 5, 33, 35, 41}, M1, pick up Work even until sleeve measures 13 (14, 16.5, 17, 18) {23,
and knit 5 {5, 5, 6, 7, 8} underarm sts, pm C (middle of 25.5, 27, 30, 32.5, 35} cm / 5 (5.5, 6.5, 6.75, 7) {9, 10, 10.5,
underarm and rnd marker) − there are 40 {42, 44, 46, 11.75, 12.75, 13.75} in from underarm or 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) {5, 5,
49, 50} sts after neck CO, total of 90 {94, 98, 102, 108, 6, 6, 7, 7} cm / 1.25 (1.25, 1.25, 1.5, 1.5) {2, 2, 2.5, 2.5, 2.75,
110} sleeve sts. 2.75} in short of desired length.
All sizes:
Note: The number of sleeve sts might seem too large at Work rib:
the moment, but it will decrease while the sleeve cap is Change to smaller needle(s).
being shaped.
Sizes 3 (6, 24) months {8, 10} years only:
Next rnd - Decrease rnd: K2tog, k1, p2, [k2, p2] 3 (3, 3)
Work short rows to shape raglan sleeve:
{4, 4} times, k2tog, k1, p2, [k2, p2] 3 (3, 4) {4, 4} times − 32
SR1 (RS): (Starting from marker C) knit to 2 sts before
(32, 36) {40, 40} sts.
marker A, ssk, sm, k2, yo, knit to 2 sts before marker B,
yo, k2, sm, k2tog, slip next st purlwise with yarn in back, All sizes:
turn. Next rnd: *K2, p2* to end.
SR2 (WS): P2tog, sm, purl to marker A, sm, ssp, slip Work rib as established for 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) {5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7} cm
next st purlwise with yarn in front, turn. / 1.25 (1.25, 1.25, 1.5, 1.5) {2, 2, 2.5, 2.5, 2.75, 2.75} in.
SR3 (RS): Ssk, sm, k2, yo, knit to 2 sts before marker B, BO in pattern.
yo, k2, sm, k2tog, slip next st purlwise with yarn in back,
turn. Work the other sleeve, in the same way.
Repeat the last 2 rows 7 (8, 9, 10, 12) {15, 15, 16, 18, 19, 19}
times - until 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) {14, 18, 18, 14, 16, 18} sts FINISHING
remain at the bottom of armhole between markers A and Work i-cord neckband:
B — 7 (7, 7, 8, 8) {7, 9, 9, 7, 8, 9} sts each side of rnd marker Neckband sts are picked up from the WS of work.
C, and there are 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) {17, 17, 18, 20, 21, 21} yo’s Note: Ensure you have the correct i-cord BO gauge (see
on each side of sleeve. page 2: Gauge), adjust needle size if necessary - otherwise
the neckband might not fit.
Next SR (WS): Work as SR2.
Next SR (RS): Ssk, sm, k2, yo, knit to 2 sts before Remove scrap yarn from neck sts of sleeves and back, and
marker B, yo, k2, sm, k2tog, knit to rnd marker C — 40 place all sts on 4 mm circular needle.
(42, 44, 48, 52) {56, 60, 62, 62, 66, 68} sleeve sts and 10
Row 1 (WS): Starting from left front, with yarn attached
(11, 12, 13, 15) {18, 18, 19, 21, 22, 22} yo’s on each side of
there and WS facing, pick up and purl 1 st to every 2 rows
sleeve.
along left front neck, purl to last st of left sleeve, M1p, purl
to last st of back, M1p, purl right sleeve sts, pick up and
Work sleeve in the rnd:
purl 1 st to every 2 rows along right front neck.
Sizes 4, 6, 8, 12, 14 years only:
Row 2 (RS, i-cord BO): Change to smaller needle. Using
Next rnd - Decrease rnd: Knit to 2 sts before
the cable or backward loop method, CO 4 sts before sts on
marker A, ssk, sm, knit to marker B, sm, k2tog, knit to
left needle (the new sts are i-cord sts). *K3, ssk, return 4
end — 2 sts decreased.
sts back to left needle, with yarn in back* repeat until you
All sizes: run out of neck sts and only 4 i-cord sts remain. BO
There are 40 (42, 44, 48, 52) {54, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66} sleeve knitwise.
sts.
Weave in ends, wash and block the cardigan, slightly
Next rnd: Knit, remove markers A and B.
stretching ribbing at lower edge of fronts and sides. Sew
Knit for a total of 12 (12, 12, 12, 10) {12, 14, 14, 16, 18, 18} buttons opposite buttonholes.
rnds from underarm, then start decreasing.
Next rnd - Decrease rnd: K1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts before
marker, ssk, k1 — 2 sts decreased.
Continue in stockinette st, working Decrease rnd on every
11th (9th, 11th, 7th, 7th) {9th, 7th, 8th, 8th, 8th, 8th} rnd a
total of 3 (4, 4, 6, 7) {7, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11} times — 34 (34, 36,
36, 38) {40, 40, 42, 42, 44, 44} sts.

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 Large Flower Hexagon Chart - sizes 18 months to 14 years

Key

knit

purl

yo

k2tog

ssk

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sk2p

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work pattern repeat 5 times pattern repeat

Work the correct number of rnds for your size:

Size 18 months: Work Rnds 1-33. Size 6 years: Work Rnds 1-39. Size 12 years: Work Rnds 1-45.
Size 24 months: Work Rnds 1-35. Size 8 years: Work Rnds 1-41. Size 14 years: Work Rnds 1-47.
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Size 4 years: Work Rnds 1-37. Size 10 years: Work Rnds 1-43.
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Small Flower Hexagon Chart - sizes 3 to 12 months

Key

knit

purl

yo

k2tog

work pattern repeat 5 times ssk

Work the correct number of rnds for your size: sk2p

Size 3 months: Work Rnds 1-25.
Size 6 months: Work Rnds 1-27. pattern repeat
Size 12 months: Work Rnds 1-29.

Crochet Circular CO
Depending on your preferred style of working small circumferences in the rnd, you can work the cast on using a crochet
hook and either DPNs, a long circular needle or 2 circular needles. This tutorial shows how to cast on using one circular
needle or DPNs.
To see a video tutorial, check this YouTube video: Emily Ocker’s Circular Cast-On (Magic Ring Cast-On)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vkpqdea-6o

1 2 3 4

Make a loop, leaving a 10- Insert crochet hook into Pull yarn out through the Wind yarn around hook
cm / 4-inch tail. The tail the loop. Catch your work- loop. Tighten the stitch by again and pull yarn
end of yarn is at the back ing yarn with hook, behind pulling your working yarn. through the small loop on
of the loop, yarn attached the loop. hook.
to the ball is at the front.

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5 6 7 8

Tighten the stitch pulling Insert hook into the large Wind yarn around hook Tighten the stitch. The
your working yarn. The loop again, under 2 strands and pull yarn through the second stitch is complete.
first stitch is complete. of yarn: the loop and the small loop on hook.
tail. Wind yarn around hook
and bring it out through the
loop.

If you use a circular needle, for the magic loop method, continue as follows:

9 10 11 12

Repeat steps 6, 7 and 8 to Place all 6 stitches on Place the 6 stitches on the Pull the tail tight.
make 4 more stitches − needle and cast on 6 more other needle. The cast on is complete.
there are 6 stitches. stitches on crochet hook. Continue in pattern.

If you use DPNs, continue as follows:

9 10 11 12

Repeat steps 6, 7 and 8 Place all 4 stitches on Place the 4 stitches on Pull the tail tight. The cast
to make 2 more stitches - needle and cast on 4 more another needle. on is complete.
there are 4 stitches. stitches on crochet hook. Repeat with the third Continue in pattern,
needle - there will be 12 working with 4 DPNs.
sts, 4 on each needle.

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