Building blocks inspire a cardigan for the really active child. The solid coloured upper section contrasts beautifully with the jewel-like tones of the self-patterning yarn.

This cardigan is worked bottom up, in pieces and seamed. The colour blocking is achieved using intarsia. 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.

This knitting pattern includes written directions, front and back images, instructions for both male and female button placement, a schematic with measurements, and thoughtful details.

Sizes/Finished Measurements
Sizes: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-3 yrs)
Finished chest: 21 (24, 26, 29 ½)” / 53.5 (61, 66, 75) cm
Back length: 10 (12, 13 ¾, 15)” / 25.5 (30.5, 35, 38) cm
Sleeve seam length: 6 ½ (7 ½, 8 ½, 10 ½)” / 16.5 (19, 21.5, 26.5) cm
Designed for a roomy fit with 1 ½ to 7” (4 to 17.5 cm) positive ease, with more ease for larger sizes.

Yarn
Sock yarn (fingering weight)
Self-Patterning: 184 (247, 302, 371) yd / 170 (230, 280, 345) m
Contrasting Colour 1: 131 (174, 209, 254) yd / 125 (160, 195, 235) m
Contrascting Colour 2: 99 (136, 169, 209) yd / 95 (130, 160, 195) m

Substitution Notes
Any self-patterning sock weight or fingering yarn paired with two coordinating solid-coloured yarns 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.

Techniques
Working intarsia from written instructions, increases/decreases, three-needle bind-off, basic modified set-in sleeve sweater construction, worked flat, bottom up, seaming, picking up stitches, buttonholes and sewing on buttons.

Helpful Links
Raised Increases video tutorial
Raised Increases photo tutorial
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial