Designed by Claudia Q

As a child, I loved collecting shells and shiny things from the beach, but not many of my garments had pockets to store my treasures. This memory inspired me to add pockets to this simple design that reminds me of cute panda bears. Make it as a cardigan or a sweater!

The cardigan is worked from the top down with raglan shaping. A small section of short rows is worked at the back of the neck for a more comfortable fit. Pocket linings are picked up around the pocket openings

Find the kit here

SIZES
0–3 mos (3–6 mos, 6–12 mos, 12–18 mos, 2 yr) (4 yr, 6 yr, 8 yr, 10 yr)
Recommended ease: 2” / 5 cm of positive ease at chest
Shown in size 4 yr on Amanda (height 38” / 97 cm)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 14.5 (16.25, 18.5, 20.25, 22.5) (24.25, 26.25, 28.25, 30)“ / 36 (41, 46, 51, 56) (61, 65, 71, 75) cm
Body Length to Underarm (front): 4.25 (4.75, 5.25, 5.75, 6.25) (7.75, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5)” / 8 (9, 11, 12, 13) (17, 20, 23, 25) cm
Raglan Depth: 3.75 (4, 4.5, 5, 5) (5.75, 6.25, 6.75, 7)“ / 9 (10, 11, 13, 13) (15, 15, 17, 17) cm
Upper Arm Circumference: 6.25 (6.75, 7.5, 8.25, 9) (9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11.5)” / 16 (17, 19, 20, 22) (24, 26, 27, 29) cm
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 5.75 (6, 7, 8, 8.5) (9.75, 11.5, 13, 14)“ / 15 (15, 18, 20, 22) (25, 29, 33, 36) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Yarn A: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skein(s) of Merino by Knitting for Olive (100% merino wool, 273 yds / 249 m – 50 g), colourway Putty
Or 164 (184, 237, 293, 344) (445, 545, 654, 760) yds / 150 (169, 217, 268, 315) (407, 499, 599, 695) m of fingering-weight yarn

Yarn B: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 4) skein(s) of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), colourway Putty
Or 164 (184, 237, 293, 344) (445, 545, 654, 760) yds /
150 (169, 217, 268, 315) (407, 499, 599, 695) m lace-weight yarn

Yarn C: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Merino by Knitting for Olive (100% merino wool, 273 yds / 249 m – 50 g), colourway Deep Petroleum Blue
Or 28 (27, 30, 37, 35) (41, 55, 60, 64) yds / 26 (25, 28, 34, 33) (38, 51, 55, 59) m of fingering-weight yarn

Yarn D: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), colourway Deep Petroleum Blue
Or 28 (27, 30, 37, 35) (41, 55, 60, 64) yds / 26 (25, 28, 34, 33) (38, 51, 55, 59) m of lace-weight yarn

1 strand of each yarn A and B are held together throughout the pattern for the Main Colour (MC). 1 strand of each yarn C and D are held together throughout the pattern for the Contrast Colour (CC).

Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles (optional), 24” / 60 cm and a set of DPNs. US 6 / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles (optional), 24” / 60 cm and a set of DPNs

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 5 (6, 6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7, 7) small buttons

GAUGE
22 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking

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