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Stepping Stones is a snuggly cardigan with a slipped-stitch colorwork pattern that can (maybe) help you find your footing when the path ahead is uncertain. At the very least it can help you create a little pool of peace in your day as you knit yourself some joy and softness!

Stepping Stones has a seamless, top down construction, options for a buttons or an open front, is made from worsted weight yarn for some quick late winter gratification (we all need that right? It can’t just be me!) and is size inclusive.

SIZING AND MATERIALS

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)

Finished chest circumference: 34.5 (38, 42.5, 47.5)(50.5, 55, 58.5)(63, 67.5, 70.5)” / 86.25 (95, 106.25, 118.75)(126.25, 137.5, 146.25)(157.5, 169, 176) cm. Choose a size with 4-6” / 10-15cm of positive ease.

Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Company Organic Studio Merino, or other worsted weight yarn, MC approx. 850 (950, 1050, 1150)(1250, 1350, 1450)(1550, 1700, 1800) yards/ 785 (875, 965, 1060)(1150, 1240, 1335)(1425, 1565, 1655) meters; CC approx. 100 (150, 200, 250)(300, 350, 400)(450, 500, 600) yards / 95 (135, 185, 230)(275, 320, 370)(415, 460, 550) meters.

Sample shown in Oliver colorway.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows in 4”/10cm with larger needle in stockinette stitch.

Needles: US #6/4mm and US #8/5mm circular— or size needed to obtain gauge + two sizes smaller.

Notions: 4 markers, stitch holders, yarn needle, 4-7 ¾” buttons (optional).