Braided cables, rib, and seed stitch adorn the simpler-than-it-looks Tuckernuck Cardigan. Working in one piece, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, and using three-needle bind-offs wherever possible result in just two seams in the finished sweater.
Finished Size: 19 (19 3⁄4, 21, 21 3⁄4, 23, 23 3⁄4, 25, 25 3⁄4)" chest circumference, to fit ages 3 months (6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years). Cardigan shown measures 25".
Yarn: Karabella Yarns Aurora 8 (100% merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #13 gray, 3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.
Yarn Weight: #3 - Light
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) 5⁄8" buttons.
Gauge: 0 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Body chart patt on larger needles.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Winter 2010