This is a classic Aran cardigan and a charming Aran earflap hat knit design, that incorporates the traditional cable stitches of the Aran Isles, including fishbone and moss stitch. The style works for a baby girl or baby boy--and is destined to be a knit set that becomes a family heirloom.
Note: Preorders. Kits ship in April 2025
Yarn
The kit includes six balls of Natural U.S. Organic Cotton in sport weight, each 3 oz: 194 yds/177m. The yarn is packaged in a organza bag.
Pattern Specifications
The pattern is written for an intermediate knitter.
Needles and Notions:
- Suggested needle size is U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) & U.S. 5 (3.75mm).
- Cable Needle
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holder
- 36" grosgrain ribbon for front band facings (optional)
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge
25 st and 32 rows=4" (10 cm) in Seed Stitch, with larger needles, unwashed and unblocked.
27 st and 33 rows=4" (10cm) in Seed Stitch with larger needles, washed and blocked.
Back cable panel=10" (25cm) wide, with larger needles, washed and blocked.
