North Sea Cardigan

The North Sea Cardigan is a unisex pattern for babies and children from newborn all the way up to 16 years old. The jute stitch worked all over the cardigan makes it a very timeless garment, perfect for being outdoors in the colder months.

The cardigan is worked from the top down with raglan increases along the upper body. Once the upper body is finished, the body and sleeves are worked separately, ending with a binding that mirrors the neckline binding. This version illustrated above suggests a striped contrast on all bindings as well as buttonbands, but you can certainly keep it all in one simple colour, much like the North Sea Sweater.

For the smaller ones, make sure to choose yarn that they will find comfortable such as a wool-alpaca blend similar to the one suggested in the pattern.

SIZES

0-3 mos, 3-6 mos, 6-12 mos (12-18 mos, 2y, 3y) [4y, 5y, 6y] {7y, 8y, 10y} [12y, 14y, 16y]

Since sizes for children vary a lot between the different ages, please make sure to check out the measurement indications below in order to choose the size that fits best.

MEASUREMENTS

CHEST CIRC. (to fit): 40.5, 43, 45.5 (51, 53.5, 56) [58.5, 61, 63.5] {66, 68.5, 72.5} [76, 80, 82.5] cm // 16, 17, 18 (20, 21, 22) [23, 24, 25] {26, 27, 28.5} [30, 31.5, 32.5]”

CHEST CIRC. (finished measurements): 45.5, 48, 50 (59.5, 61.5, 63.5) [68.5, 71.5, 73.5] {77, 78.5, 83.5} [86.5, 90, 93] cm //18, 19, 19.75 (23.5, 24.25, 25) [27, 28.25, 29] {30.25, 31, 32.75} [34, 35, 36.5]”

YARN

1 thread sport weight yarn

Gepard Garn Pura Lana (50% alpaca, 50% merino wool, eco-tex standard) (50 g / 115 m // 125 yds): 3, 4, 4 (5, 5, 6) [7, 7, 8] {9, 10, 11} [12, 13, 14] skeins

Meters: 316, 357, 424 (529, 564, 629) [713, 774, 838] {956, 1058, 1191} [1313, 1423, 1506]

Yardage: 346, 391, 464 (579, 617, 688) [780, 847, 917] {1046, 1157, 1303} [1436, 1557, 1648]  

For the contrasting stripes: 80 meters / 87 yds in a contrasting colour

MATERIALS

8 stitch markers / stitch holders or scrap yarn / tapestry needle / buttons

NEEDLES

Circular needle 3.5 mm (US 4), 60-80 cm (24-32”) in length (depending on size you are working)

Circular needle 3 mm (US 2.5), 60-80 cm (24-32”) in length (depending on size you are working)

Circular needle 3.5 mm (US 4), 40 cm (16”) in length or double-pointed needles

Circular needle 3 mm (US 2.5), 40 cm (16”) in length or double-pointed needles

GAUGE

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 19 sts x 26 rows in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm (US 4) needle

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 28 sts x 32 rows in jute stitch on 3.5 mm (US 4) needle

For this pattern, the gauge in jute stitch is the most important for ensuring the best result.