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BABY BLANKET

intermediate
Baby-DK-Set-002

SIZES GOOD TO KNOW

Actual Completed Blanket is 52 cm, 20½ in, wide ●● Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the finished
measurement and 83 cm, 32½ in, long item if any yarn other than the recommended yarn is used.
●● Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are
YOU WILL NEED therefore approximate.
●● 50g balls of Paintbox Yarns Baby DK (As seen on cover) ●● Colour reproduction is as close as printing processes will allow.
. 4 × Baby Blue ●● Instructions are written using UK terminology with changes for
●● Pair of 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) knitting needles US terminology given in italics in round brackets ( ) afterwards.
●● Pair of 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) knitting needles ●● Repeat figures in round brackets ( ) the number of times
●● Cable needle stated afterwards.

TENSION (GAUGE) ABBREVIATIONS

25½ stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm, 4 in, measured over cm = centimetres; Cr3L = slip next 2 sts onto cable needle
pattern using 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles, or size required to and leave at front of work, P1, then K2 from cable needle;
give correct tension. Cr3R = slip next st onto cable needle and leave at back of
work, K2, then P1 from cable needle; in = inches;
It is vitally important to check your tension (gauge) before inc = increas(e)(ing); K = knit; P = purl; patt = pattern;
starting as working to the wrong tension (gauge) will mean psso = pass slipped stitch over; rep = repeat; rs = right side;
your item will not be the size shown and could result in sl 1 = slip one stitch; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together;
yarn being left over, or more yarn being required. Before ws = wrong side; yfwd = yarn forward.
beginning, knit a tension (gauge) swatch at least 13 cm, 5 in,
square and measure your tension (gauge). If there are more
sts and rows than stated, try again using thicker needles. Visit www.paintboxyarns.com for
If there are fewer sts and rows than stated, try again using more patterns or to buy yarn online
thinner needles.

52 cm
20½ in
32½ in
83 cm

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BLANKET row 29 moss st 9 sts, (P8, Cr3L, P3, Cr3R, P6) 5 times, P2,
Cast on 125 sts using 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) needles. moss st 9 sts.
row 1 (rs) K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end. row 30 as row 2.
row 2 as row 1. row 31 moss st 9 sts, (P9, Cr3L, P1, Cr3R, P7) 5 times, P2,
These 2 rows form moss st. moss st 9 sts.
Work in moss st for a further 11 rows, ending with a rs row. row 32 moss st 9 sts, (K10, P2, K1, P2, K8) 5 times, K2,
row 14 (ws) moss st 9 sts, (moss st 10 sts, inc in next st, moss st moss st 9 sts.
1 st, inc in next st, moss st 8 sts) 5 times, moss st 11 sts. 135 sts. These 32 rows form patt.
Change to 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles. Rep these 32 rows 5 times more, and then rows 1 to 31 again,
Now work in patt as follows: ending with a rs row.
row 1 (rs) moss st 9 sts, (P9, Cr3R, P1, Cr3L, P7) 5 times, P2, next row (ws) moss st 9 sts, (K10, P2tog, K1, P2tog, K8) 5 times,
moss st 9 sts. K2, moss st 9 sts. 125 sts.
row 2 moss st 9 sts, (K9, P2, K3, P2, K7) 5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts. Change to 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) needles.
row 3 moss st 9 sts, (P8, Cr3R, P3, Cr3L, P6) 5 times, P2, Now work all sts in moss st as given for cast-on edge for 14 rows,
moss st 9 sts. ending with a ws row.
row 4 moss st 9 sts, (K8, P2, K5, P2, K6) 5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts. Cast (bind) off in moss st.
row 5 moss st 9 sts, (P7, Cr3R, P5, Cr3L, P5) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts. MAKING UP
row 6 moss st 9 sts, (K7, P2, K2, K2tog, yfwd, K3, P2, K5) 5 times, Do NOT steam press!
K2, moss st 9 sts. Pin out Blanket to measurement given, cover with a clean
row 7 moss st 9 sts, (P6, Cr3R, P7, Cr3L, P4) 5 times, P2, damp cloth and leave to dry naturally.
moss st 9 sts.
row 8 moss st 9 sts, (K6, P2, K2, K2tog, yfwd, K1, yfwd, sl 1,
K1, psso, K2, P2, K4) 5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts.
row 9 moss st 9 sts, (P5, Cr3R, P9, Cr3L, P3) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 10 moss st 9 sts, (K5, P2, K2, K2tog, yfwd, K3, yfwd, sl 1,
K1, psso, K2, P2, K3) 5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts.
row 11 moss st 9 sts, (P4, Cr3R, P11, Cr3L, P2) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 12 moss st 9 sts, (K4, P2, K2, K2tog, yfwd, K5, yfwd, sl 1,
K1, psso, K2, P2, K2) 5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts.
row 13 moss st 9 sts, (P3, Cr3R, P13, Cr3L, P1) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 14 moss st 9 sts, (K3, P2, K2, K2tog, yfwd, K7, yfwd, sl 1,
K1, psso, K2, P2, K1) 5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts.
row 15 moss st 9 sts, (P2, Cr3R, P15, Cr3L) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 16 moss st 9 sts, (K2, P2, K5, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K3,
K2tog, yfwd, K5, P2) 5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts.
row 17 moss st 9 sts, (P2, Cr3L, P15, Cr3R) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 18 moss st 9 sts, (K3, P2, K5, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K1,
K2tog, yfwd, K5, P2, K1) 5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts.
row 19 moss st 9 sts, (P3, Cr3L, P13, Cr3R, P1) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 20 moss st 9 sts, (K4, P2, K5, yfwd, sl 1, K2tog, psso,
yfwd, K5, P2, K2) 5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts.
row 21 moss st 9 sts, (P4, Cr3L, P11, Cr3R, P2) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 22 moss st 9 sts, (K5, P2, K5, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K4, P2, K3)
5 times, K2, moss st 9 sts.
row 23 moss st 9 sts, (P5, Cr3L, P9, Cr3R, P3) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 24 moss st 9 sts, (K6, P2, K9, P2, K4) 5 times, K2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 25 moss st 9 sts, (P6, Cr3L, P7, Cr3R, P4) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 26 moss st 9 sts, (K7, P2, K7, P2, K5) 5 times, K2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 27 moss st 9 sts, (P7, Cr3L, P5, Cr3R, P5) 5 times, P2,
moss st 9 sts.
row 28 as row 4.

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HAT

easy/intermediate
Baby-DK-Set-001

SIZES GOOD TO KNOW

To fit age 0-3 3-6 6-12 12-18 months ●● Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the finished
item if any yarn other than the recommended yarn is used.
Width around 33 36 39 41 cm ●● Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are
head 13 14 15½ 16 in therefore approximate.
●● Colour reproduction is as close as printing processes will allow.
YOU WILL NEED ●● Instructions are written using UK terminology with changes for
●● 50g balls of Paintbox Yarns Baby DK (As seen on cover) US terminology given in italics in round brackets ( ) afterwards.
. 1 [1: 1: 1] × Baby Blue ●● Repeat figures in round brackets ( ) the number of times
●● P
 air of 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) knitting needles stated afterwards.
●● P
 air of 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) knitting needles
●● C
 able needle ABBREVIATIONS
cm = centimetres; Cr3L = slip next 2 sts onto cable needle
TENSION (GAUGE) and leave at front of work, P1, then K2 from cable needle;
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm, 4 in, measured over Cr3R = slip next st onto cable needle and leave at back of
stocking (stockinette) stitch using 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles, work, K2, then P1 from cable needle; in = inches; K = knit;
or size required to give correct tension. P = purl; patt = pattern; rem = remain(s)(ing); rep = repeat;
rev st st (rev stockinette st) = reverse stocking stitch (reverse
It is vitally important to check your tension (gauge) before stockinette stitch) (P on rs rows, K on ws rows); rs = right side;
starting as working to the wrong tension (gauge) will mean st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; ws = wrong side.
your item will not be the size shown and could result in
yarn being left over, or more yarn being required. Before
beginning, knit a tension (gauge) swatch at least 13 cm, 5 in, Visit www.paintboxyarns.com for
square and measure your tension (gauge). If there are more more patterns or to buy yarn online
sts and rows than stated, try again using thicker needles.
If there are fewer sts and rows than stated, try again using
thinner needles.

16½ : 18 : 19½ : 20½ cm

6½ : 7 : 7¾ : 8 in

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HAT
Cast on 85 [91: 97: 103] sts using 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) needles.
row 1 (rs) *P1 [2: 3: 1], (K2, P1) 0 [0: 0: 1] times, K2, P2, K2, P1,
K2, P2, K2, rep from * to last st, P1.
row 2 K1, *P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2, K1 [2: 3: 1], (P2, K1) 0 [0: 0: 1]
times, rep from * to end.
These 2 rows form rib.
Work in rib for 4 [6: 8: 10] rows more, ending with a ws row.
Change to 4mm (UK 8 - US 6) needles.
Now work in patt as follows:
row 1 (rs) (P4 [5: 6: 7], Cr3R, P1, Cr3L, P3) 6 times, P1.
row 2 K1, (K3, P2, K3, P2, K4 [5: 6: 7]) 6 times.
row 3 (P3 [4: 5: 6], Cr3R, P3, Cr3L, P2) 6 times, P1.
row 4 K1, (K2, P2, K5, P2, K3 [4: 5: 6]) 6 times.
row 5 (P2 [3: 4: 5], Cr3R, P5, Cr3L, P1) 6 times, P1.
row 6 K1, (K1, P2, K7, P2, K2 [3: 4: 5]) 6 times.
row 7 (P1 [2: 3: 4], Cr3R, P7, Cr3L) 6 times, P1.
row 8 K1, (P2, K9, P2, K1 [2: 3: 4]) 6 times.
row 9 (P1 [2: 3: 4], Cr3L, P7, Cr3R) 6 times, P1.
row 10 as row 6.
row 11 (P2 [3: 4: 5], Cr3L, P5, Cr3R, P1) 6 times, P1.
row 12 as row 4.
row 13 (P3 [4: 5: 6], Cr3L, P3, Cr3R, P2) 6 times, P1.
row 14 as row 2.
row 15 (P4 [5: 6: 7], Cr3L, P1, Cr3R, P3) 6 times, P1.
row 16 K1, (K4, P2, K1, P2, K5 [6: 7: 8]) 6 times.
These 16 rows form patt.
Work in patt for a further 16 rows, ending with a ws row.
Shape top
row 1 (rs) *(P2tog) 0 [0: 0: 1) times, P4 [5: 6: 5], Cr3R, P1, Cr3L,
P3, rep from * to last st, P1. 85 [91: 97: 97] sts.
row 2 K1, (K3, P2, K3, P2, K4 [5: 6: 6]) 6 times.
row 3 *(P2tog) 0 [0: 1: 1] times, P3 [4: 3: 3], Cr3R, P1, P2tog,
Cr3L, P2, rep from * to last st, P1. 79 [85: 85: 85] sts.
row 4 K1, (K2, P2, K4, P2, K3 [4: 4: 4]) 6 times.
row 5 *(P2tog) 0 [1: 1: 1] times, P2 [1: 1: 1], Cr3R, (P2tog) twice,
Cr3L, P1, rep from * to last st, P1. 67 sts.
row 6 K1, (K1, P2, K4, P2, K2) 6 times.
row 7 *P1, Cr3R, (P2tog) twice, Cr3L, rep from * to last st, P1.
55 sts.
row 8 K1, (P2, K4, P2, K1) 6 times.
row 9 (P1, Cr3L, P2tog, Cr3R) 6 times, P1. 49 sts.
row 10 K1, (K1, P2tog, K1, P2tog, K2tog) 6 times. 31 sts.
row 11 (K2tog) 15 times, P1.
Break yarn and thread through rem 16 sts. Pull up tight and
fasten off securely.

MAKING UP
Do NOT steam press!
Join back seam.
Pin out Hat to measurements given, cover with a clean damp
cloth and leave to dry naturally.

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BOOTEES

easy
Baby-DK-Set-001

SIZES GOOD TO KNOW

To fit age 0-3 3-6 6-12 12-18 months ●● Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the finished
item if any yarn other than the recommended yarn is used.
Length of 8½ 9 9½ 10 cm ●● Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are
foot 3¼ 3½ 3¾ 4 in therefore approximate.
●● Colour reproduction is as close as printing processes will allow.
●● Instructions are written using UK terminology with changes for
YOU WILL NEED US terminology given in italics in round brackets ( ) afterwards.
●● 50g balls of Paintbox Yarns Baby DK (As seen on cover) ●● Repeat figures in round brackets ( ) the number of times
. 1 [1: 1: 1] × Baby Blue stated afterwards.
●● P
 air of 3¼mm (UK 10 – US 3) knitting needles
●● P
 air of 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) knitting needles ABBREVIATIONS
beg = beginning; cm = centimetres; dec = decreas(e)(ing);
TENSION (GAUGE) in = inches; K = knit; P = purl; rep = repeat;
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm, 4 in, measured over rev st st (rev stockinette st) = reverse stocking stitch (reverse
stocking (stockinette) stitch using 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles, stockinette stitch) (P on rs rows, K on ws rows);
or size required to give correct tension. rs = right side; st st (stockinette st) = stocking stitch
(stockinette stitch) (K on rs rows, P on ws rows);
It is vitally important to check your tension (gauge) before st(s) = stitch(es); tbl = through back of loops; tog = together;
starting as working to the wrong tension (gauge) will mean ws = wrong side.
your item will not be the size shown and could result in
yarn being left over, or more yarn being required. Before
beginning, knit a tension (gauge) swatch at least 13 cm, 5 in, Visit www.paintboxyarns.com for
square and measure your tension (gauge). If there are more more patterns or to buy yarn online
sts and rows than stated, try again using thicker needles.
If there are fewer sts and rows than stated, try again using
thinner needles.

8½ [9 : 9½ : 10] cm
3¼ [3½ : 3¾ : 4] in

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BOOTEES (BOTH ALIKE)
Cast on 26 [30: 30: 34] sts using 3¼mm (UK 10 – US 3) needles.
row 1 (rs) K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to end.
row 2 P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to end.
These 2 rows form rib.
Work in rib for 16 [18: 18: 20] rows more, dec 1 [3: 1: 3] sts evenly
across last row and ending with a ws row. 25 [27: 29: 31] sts.
Change to 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles.
Beg with a P row, work in rev st st (rev stockinette st) as follows:
Work 4 rows, ending with a ws row.
Shape instep
next row (rs) P17 [18: 20: 21] and turn.
next row K9 [9: 11: 11] and turn.
Work 10 [12: 14: 16] rows more on these 9 [9: 11: 11] sts only for
instep.
Break yarn.
With rs facing, rejoin yarn at base of instep and pick up and
knit 8 [9: 10: 11] sts up first side of instep, K across 9 [9: 11: 11]
instep sts, pick up and knit 8 [9: 10: 11] sts down other side of
instep and turn.
next row (ws) P25 [27: 31: 33] and turn.
next row K25 [27: 31: 33] and turn.
Rep last 2 rows once more, and then first of these 2 rows
again, ending with a ws row.
These last 5 rows form the st st (stockinette st) section for
“pleat” around top of instep.
next row (rs) K tog first st with corresponding st of first “pleat”
row, (K tog next st with corresponding st of first “pleat” row)
24 [26: 30: 32] times – “pleat” completed, then P to end of row.
41 [45: 49: 53] sts.
Beg with a K row, work in rev st st (rev stockinette st) across
all sts for 5 [7: 7: 9] rows, ending with a ws row.
Shape sole
row 1 (rs) P2, P2tog, P2tog tbl, P8 [10: 12: 14], P2tog, P2tog tbl,
P5, P2tog, P2tog tbl, P8 [10: 12: 14], P2tog, P2tog tbl, P2.
33 [37: 41: 45] sts.
row 2 knit.
row 3 P1, P2tog, P2tog tbl, P6 [8: 10: 12], P2tog, P2tog tbl, P3,
P2tog, P2tog tbl, P6 [8: 10: 12], P2tog, P2tog tbl, P1. 25 [29:
33: 37] sts.
row 4 knit.
row 5 P2tog, P2tog tbl, P4 [6: 8: 10], P2tog, P2tog tbl, P1, P2tog,
P2tog tbl, P4 [6: 8: 10], P2tog, P2tog tbl. 17 [21: 25: 29] sts.
row 6 knit.
Cast (bind) off purlwise.

MAKING UP
Do NOT steam press!
Join sole and back seam, reversing seam for last 12 rows (for
turn back). Fold rib cuff in half to outside.
Pin out Bootee to measurements given, cover with a clean
damp cloth and leave to dry naturally.

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CARDIGAN

easy/intermediate
Baby-DK-Set-001

SIZES GOOD TO KNOW

To fit age 0-3 3-6 6-12 12-18 months ●● Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the finished
garment if any yarn other than the recommended yarn is used.
To fit chest 41 46 51 56 cm ●● Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are
16 18 20 22 in therefore approximate.
●● Colour reproduction is as close as printing processes will allow.
Actual 47 53 58 64 cm ●● Instructions are written using UK terminology with changes for
measurement 18½ 20¾ 22¾ 25 in US terminology given in italics in round brackets ( ) afterwards.
●● Repeat figures in round brackets ( ) the number of times
Finished length 22 26 30 34 cm stated afterwards.
8½ 10¼ 11¾ 13½ in ●● Instructions are given for the smallest size, with changes
for the larger sizes given in square brackets [ ] afterwards.
Sleeve seam 13 16 20 26 cm ●● Where only one figure is given, this relates to all sizes.
5 6¼ 7¾ 10¼ in ●● Where the figure 0 appears, no stitches, times or rows are
worked for this size.
YOU WILL NEED
●● 50g balls of Paintbox Yarns Baby DK (As seen on cover) ABBREVIATIONS
. 2 [2: 3: 3] × Baby Blue alt = alternate; beg = beginning; cm = centimetres;
●● Pair of 3¼mm (UK 10 – US 3) knitting needles cont = continue; Cr3L = slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and
●● Pair of 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) knitting needles leave at front of work, P1, then K2 from cable needle;
●● Pair of 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) knitting needles Cr3R = slip next st onto cable needle and leave at back of
●● Cable needle work, K2, then P1 from cable needle; dec = decreas(e)(ing);
●● 4 × buttons approx 15mm, ½in foll = following; in = inches; inc = increas(e)(ing); K = knit;
P = purl; patt = pattern; rem = remain(s)(ing); rep = repeat;
TENSION (GAUGE) rev st st (rev stockinette st) = reverse stocking stitch (reverse
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm, 4 in, measured over reverse stockinette stitch) (P on rs rows, K on ws rows);
stocking (reverse stockinette) stitch using 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) rs = right side; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together;
needles, or size required to give correct tension. Cable panel ws = wrong side; yrn = yarn round needle.
(13 sts) measures 5 cm, 2 in, wide.

It is vitally important to check your tension (gauge) before Visit www.paintboxyarns.com for
starting as working to the wrong tension (gauge) will mean more patterns or to buy yarn online
your item will not be the size shown and could result in
yarn being left over, or more yarn being required. Before
beginning, knit a tension (gauge) swatch at least 13 cm, 5 in, 23½ : 26½ : 29 : 32 cm
9¼ : 10½ : 11½ : 12½ in
square and measure your tension (gauge). If there are more
sts and rows than stated, try again using thicker needles.
If there are fewer sts and rows than stated, try again using
thinner needles.
8½ : 10¼ : 11¾ : 13½ in
22 : 26 : 30 : 34 cm

13 : 16 : 20 : 26 cm
5 : 6¼ : 7¾ : 10¼ in

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BACK RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 56 [62: 68: 74] sts using 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) needles. Cast on 26 [29: 32: 35] sts using 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) needles.
row 1 (rs) P0 [0: 0: 1], K2 [1: 0: 2], (P2, K2) 2 [3: 3: 3] times, P1, row 1 (rs) K3, (P2, K2) 3 [3: 4: 4] times, P1, (K2, P2) 2 [3: 3: 3] times,
K2, (P2, K2) 8 [8: 10: 10] times, P1, (K2, P2) 2 [3: 3: 3] times, K2 [1: 0: 2], P0 [0: 0: 1].
K2 [1: 0: 2], P0 [0: 0: 1]. row 2 K0 [0: 0: 1], P2 [1: 0: 2], (K2, P2) 2 [3: 3: 3] times, K1, P2,
row 2 K0 [0: 0: 1], P2 [1: 0: 2], (K2, P2) 2 [3: 3: 3] times, K1, P2, (K2, P2) 3 [3: 4: 4] times, K1.
(K2, P2) 8 [8: 10: 10] times, K1, (P2, K2) 2 [3: 3: 3] times, These 2 rows form rib.
P2 [1: 0: 2], K0 [0: 0: 1]. Work in rib for 8 rows more, ending with a ws row.
These 2 rows form rib. Change to 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles.
Work in rib for 8 rows more, ending with a ws row. Now work in patt, placing cable panel as follows:
Change to 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles. row 1 (rs) P9 [9: 13: 13], work next 13 sts as row 1 of cable panel,
Now work in patt, placing cable panels as follows: P4 [7: 6: 9].
row 1 (rs) P4 [7: 6: 9], work next 13 sts as row 1 of cable panel, row 2 K4 [7: 6: 9], work next 13 sts as row 2 of cable panel,
P22 [22: 30: 30], work next 13 sts as row 1 of cable panel, K9 [9: 13: 13].
P4 [7: 6: 9]. These 2 rows set the sts – cable panel with rev st st (rev
row 2 K4 [7: 6: 9], work next 13 sts as row 2 of cable panel, stockinette st) at sides.
K22 [22: 30: 30], work next 13 sts as row 2 of cable panel, Keeping sts correct throughout as now set and repeating the
K4 [7: 6: 9]. 16 row cable panel repeat throughout, cont as follows:
These 2 rows set the sts – 2 cable panels with rev st st (rev Cont straight until Right Front measures 12 [15: 18: 21] cm, 4¾
stockinette st) between panels and at sides. [6: 7: 8¼] in, ending with a ws row.
Keeping sts correct throughout as now set and repeating the Shape front slope
16 row cable panel repeat throughout, cont as follows: Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at beg of next and foll 1 [1: 2: 2]
Cont straight until Back measures 22 [26: 30: 34] cm, alt rows, then on 5 [6: 6: 7] foll 4th rows. 19 [21: 23: 25] sts.
8½ [10¼: 11¾: 13½] in, ending with a ws row. Cont straight until Right Front matches Back to start of
Shape shoulders shoulder shaping, ending with a rs row.
Keeping patt correct, cast (bind) off 6 [7: 7: 8] sts at beg of Shape shoulder
next 2 rows, 6 [7: 8: 8] sts at beg of foll 2 rows, and 7 [7: 8: 9] sts Keeping patt correct, cast (bind) off 6 [7: 7: 8] sts at beg of
at beg of foll 2 rows. next row, and 6 [7: 8: 8] sts at beg of foll alt row.
Break yarn and leave rem 18 [20: 22: 24] sts on a holder. Work 1 row.
Cast (bind) off rem 7 [7: 8: 9] sts.
LEFT FRONT
Cast on 26 [29: 32: 35] sts using 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) needles. SLEEVES
row 1 (rs) P0 [0: 0: 1], K2 [1: 0: 2], (P2, K2) 2 [3: 3: 3] times, P1, Cast on 26 [30: 30: 34] sts using 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) needles.
K2, (P2, K2) 3 [3: 4: 4] times, K1. row 1 (rs) K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to end.
row 2 K1, P2, (K2, P2) 3 [3: 4: 4] times, K1, (P2, K2) 2 [3: 3: 3] row 2 P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to end.
times, P2 [1: 0: 2], K0 [0: 0: 1]. These 2 rows form rib.
These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib for 8 rows more, inc [dec: inc: dec] 1 st at centre
Work in rib for 8 rows more, ending with a ws row. of last row and ending with a ws row. 27 [29: 31: 33] sts.
Change to 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles. Change to 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles.
Now work in patt, placing cable panel as follows: Beg with a P row, work in rev st st (rev stockinette st)
row 1 (rs) P4 [7: 6: 9], work next 13 sts as row 1 of cable panel, throughout as follows:
P9 [9: 13: 13]. Inc 1 st at each end of next [next: 3rd: 3rd] and every foll
row 2 K9 [9: 13: 13], work next 13 sts as row 2 of cable panel, alt [4th: 4th: 4th] row until there are 33 [45: 45: 37] sts.
K4 [7: 6: 9]. For 1st, 3rd and 4th sizes only
These 2 rows set the sts – cable panel with rev st st (rev Inc 1 st at each end of every foll 4th [6th: 6th] row until there
stockinette st) at sides. are 41 [49: 53] sts.
Keeping sts correct throughout as now set and repeating the For all sizes
16 row cable panel repeat throughout, cont as follows: Cont straight until Sleeve measures 13 [16: 20: 26] cm,
Cont straight until Left Front measures 12 [15: 18: 21] cm, 5 [6¼: 7¾: 10¼] in, ending with a ws row.
4¾ [6: 7: 8¼] in, ending with a ws row. Shape top
Shape front slope Cast (bind) off 4 [5: 6: 7] sts at beg of next 4 rows, ending
Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at end of next and foll 1 [1: 2: 2] with a ws row.
alt rows, then on 5 [6: 6: 7] foll 4th rows. 19 [21: 23: 25] sts. Cast (bind) off rem 25 sts.
Cont straight until Left Front matches Back to start of
shoulder shaping, ending with a ws row.
Shape shoulder
Keeping patt correct, cast (bind) off 6 [7: 7: 8] sts at beg of
next row, and 6 [7: 8: 8] sts at beg of foll alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast (bind) off rem 7 [7: 8: 9] sts.
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FRONT BAND CABLE PANEL CHART
Join both shoulder seams. Key
With rs facing and using 3¼mm (UK 10 – US 3) needles, beg K on rs rows,
and ending at front cast-on edges, pick up and knit P on ws rows
27 [35: 43: 51] sts up right front opening edge to beg of front P
 on rs rows,
slope shaping, and 30 [33: 36: 39] sts up right front slope K on ws rows
to shoulder, K across 18 [20: 22: 24] sts on back holder, pick Cr3L
up and knit 30 [33: 36: 39] sts down left front slope to beg Cr3R
of front slope shaping, and 27 [35: 43: 51] sts down left front
opening edge. 132 [156: 180: 204] sts.
row 1 (ws) K1, P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to last st, K1.
row 2 K3, *P2, K2, rep from * to last st, K1.
These 2 rows form rib.
Work in rib for 1 row more, ending with a ws row.
For a girl
row 4 (rs) rib 3, *yrn, work 2 tog (to make a buttonhole),
rib 5 [8: 10: 13], rep from * twice more, yrn, work 2 tog (to
make 4th buttonhole), rib to end.
For a boy
row 4 (rs) rib to last 26 [35: 41: 50] sts, *work 2 tog, yrn (to
make a buttonhole), rib 5 [8: 10: 13], rep from * twice more,
work 2 tog, yrn (to make 4th buttonhole), rib 3.
For a girl or a boy
Work in rib for a further 3 rows, ending with a ws row.
Cast (bind) off in rib.

MAKING UP
Do NOT steam press!
Mark points along side seam edges 10 [11: 12: 13] cm,
4 [4¼: 4¾: 5] in, either side of shoulder seams, then sew
shaped cast-off (bind-off) edge of sleeve to back and front
between these points. Join side and sleeve seams. Sew on
buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
Pin out Cardigan to measurements given, cover with a clean
damp cloth and leave to dry naturally.

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