456 Houndstooth Cardi & Beanie
This mini-man cardigan will look adorable on your special boy. The toggle fastening and shawl collar make for a contemporary, outdoorsy look, especially when topped off with the matching beanie. Sizes range from 3 months to 4 years old.
Pattern number: 456
Level: Intermediate Knitting
MEASUREMENTS
Cardi Sizes – 3, 6, 9, 12 months, 2, 4 years
To Fit Chest – 40, 45, 50, 53, 55, 60 cm / 15½, 17½, 19½, 21, 21½, 23½ in
Actual Size – 46, 51, 56, 61, 65, 70 cm / 18, 20, 22, 24, 25½, 27½ in
Length (approx) – 24, 27, 31, 33, 36, 40 cm / 9½, 10½, 12, 13, 14, 15½ in
Sleeve Length (approx, with cuffs folded) – 14, 17, 20, 22, 25, 30 cm / 5½, 6½, 8, 8½, 10, 12 in
Beanie Sizes – 6-12 months, 2-4 years
To Fit Head – 45, 52 cm / 17½, 20½ in
MATERIALS
Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton 8 ply (65g / 2¼ oz balls)
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Cardi
Colourway 1
Main Colour (M – 05 Stone) – 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls
Contrast Colour (C – 02 Dark Grey) – 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls
Colourway 2
Main Colour (M – 35 Iceberg) – 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls
Contrast Colour (C – 47 Denim) – 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls
Beanie
Colourway 1
Main Colour (M – 05 Stone) – 2, 2 balls
Contrast Colour (C – 02 Dark Grey) – 1, 1 ball
Main Colour (M – 35 Iceberg) – 2, 2 balls
Contrast Colour (C – 47 Denim) – 1, 1 ball
NEEDLES AND EXTRAS
• 1 pair each 4mm (US 6, UK 8) and 3.25mm (US 3, UK 10) knitting needles or size needed to give correct tension.
• wool needle for sewing seams.
• Cardi only – 4mm circular knitting needle (60-80cm or 24-32" long) and two 4mm double-pointed knitting needles.
• Cardi only – 4 (4-4-4-5-5) buttons. • Beanie only – pom pom maker or piece of cardboard.
TENSION
25 sts and 36 rows to 10cm or 4" over patt, using 4mm needles.
