I've finished knitting a beautiful little cardigan for my cousin's baby to be.
The pattern is called Puerperium Cardigan, designed by Kelly Brooker.
I wanted a cardigan design that was a little different, and a bit more modern looking. This pattern fit my brief perfectly.
It's knit from the top down, with no seaming. You don't even have to pick up any stitches to knit the button band, which made for an extremely easy knit, which came together very quickly.
I think you'll agree that this cardigan has a lovely shape to it.
I decided on different coloured buttons for this project, and I think they work really well. Though I couldn't quite believe the price of them. 95p each, and I needed 8 of them. Nearly £8 on buttons!!!!!!!!
The cardigan itself took just over one ball of yarn, which I purchased from John Lewis. It was their own brand of baby double knit, and cost just over £3 a ball (50g). The yarn is 55% Nylon, 45% Fine Acrylic, which makes it easy to care for, and won't irritate the little ones delicate skin.
All in all, a great pattern, which I'd definitely use again. Though I may not buy such expensive buttons next time.
Details
Pattern: Puerperium Cardigan by Kelly Brooker (Free Ravelry Download).
Yarn: John Lewis Baby Double Knit
Buttons: purchased from John Lewis (95p each).
I'm contemplating this pattern for my next baby knit, but I'm not sure if my knitting skills will be up to it. I'm off to order some yarn now - wish me luck.
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