This design incorporates the traditional cable stitches of the Aran Isles, including fishbone and moss stitch. This is truly a classic sweater that works for a baby girl or baby boy--and will never go out of style. The pattern is sized for 12m or 24m
Included in the kit is a small notecard, envelope and bird's nest sticker to use for gifting!
Yarn
Packaged in an organza bag with the pattern booklet are three balls of Shaniko Washable Wool: 263yd/240m,
Included in the kit is a yard of 7/8" natural grosgrain for lining the button band (optional).
Pattern Specifications
The pattern is written for an experienced knitter.
Needles and Notions: Size US 4 (3.5 mm) needles. Size US 5 (3.75) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Cable needle, stitch markers and grosgrain ribbon for front bands facings (optional).
Gauge: 27 sts and 33 rows = 4" (10 cm in seed stitch, with larger needles, blocked. Back cable panel = 10" (25 cm) wide, with larger needles, blocked.
