Baby and child lace cardigan with scalloped stripes in self-patterning sock yarn.

Peacock

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I discovered that this lovely Estonian lace pattern is a great match for self-patterning yarns. With the Peacock stitch and the yarn, the scalloped stripes just pop out. It makes for a beautiful look. This is a simple introduction to lace knitting and it’s sized from preemies to 4-yr-olds so you’re sure to find someone for whom you can knit it.

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Construction

The cardigan is worked bottom up, in pieces and seamed. It has modified set-in sleeve with a short sleeve cap. Shoulders are joined using three needle bind off. Stitches are picked up along the front edges and neckline and a rolled, reverse stocking stitch edging is worked.

What's Included

This knitting pattern includes written directions, front and side view images, written instructions for stitch pattern, a schematic with measurements, and thoughtful details.

Sizes + Finished Measurements

To fit: 3-5 lb preemie (8 lb newborn, 12 mo, 4T).
Finished chest circumference: 12 ½ (18 ½, 24 ½, 30)” / 32 (47, 62, 76) cm.
Back length: 7 (10, 13 ½, 18 ½)” / 18 (25.5, 34.5, 47) cm.
Sleeve seam length: 3 ½ (5 ½, 8, 11 ½)” / 9 (14, 20.5, 29) cm.
Designed for a roomy fit with 2 to 7” (5 to 17.5 cm) positive ease, with more ease for larger sizes.

Yarn

Fingering weight or sock yarn;
Solid Colour 117 (228, 387, 644) yd / 108 (210, 357, 595) m;
Self-Patterning 67 (122, 208, 348) yd / 62 (113, 192, 321) m.

Shown in discontinued sock yarns (75% wool, 25% nylon; 229 yd /210 m per 50 g).

Substitution Notes

Any self-patterning sock weight or fingering yarn paired with a coordinating solid-coloured yarn may be used. Choose a yarn with easy care instructions. Superwash wool and sock yarns (whether wool or cotton blends) will work wonderfully. The self-patterning yarn may be substituted with a solid colour, a variegated yarn or a gradient yarn.

Gauge

30 sts and 37 rows to 4″ (10cm) over stitch pattern using larger needles.

Needles + Notions

2.5 & 3 mm (US 1 ½ & 2 ½) Needles;
2 Locking Stitch Markers;
4 Stitch Holders or Scrap Yarn.

Skills

Increases/decreases, working simple lace from written instructions, basic modified set-in sleeve shoulder sweater construction, worked flat, bottom up, seaming, picking up stitches, buttonholes and sewing on buttons.