I’m very excited to be releasing my first KittyBean pattern and bonus: it uses my first KittyBean yarn, Boca. I created KittyBean out of necessity. I had very good friends with due dates within a month of each other and needed cute knitwear patterns for gifts. When I found Boca, I instantly fell in love with its super soft, smooth texture. Its essentially Pima Cotton fibers, with a light wrap holding them together. It knits up beautifully and gives wonderful stitch definition. 

This pattern is included in the (the buttons and yarn are also included!)

Cardigan- Finished Chest Measurements

17 (18, 19)” / [43 (45.5, 48)cm]
0-3 (3-6, 6-12) months
Shown in size 0-3 months 

14 (16, 17.5)”/ [35.5 (40.5, 44.5)cm]
Newborn (Baby, Toddler); Size: 1 (2, 3)
Shown in Size 2

Yarn
by KittyBea Knitting®
100%  Pima Cotton: 218  yds (200m)/100g
3 skeins, shown in Color A: Au Naturel, Color B: Breezy

(Color A: 2 Skeins, Color B: 1 Skein)

- 24” or 32” circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) or 2 sizes smaller than size used for gauge.

- Needle suitable for working small circ. in the round  in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or size used for gauge.

- Needle suitable for working small circ. in the round in US 3 (3.25 mm) or 2 sizes smaller.

- Spare circular needle in larger size, for Three-Needle BO and Three-Needle Join.

- DPNs in smaller size for i-cord tie (for Britches).

 

Gauge
- 21 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stk st on larger size needle, after wet-blocking.

- 22.5 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stk st on smaller size needle, after wet-blocking.

 

Notions

• Stitch Markers
• 5 lockable M’s for button placement
• 5 Buttons (approx. 5/8”/16mm)
• Waste yarn and/or stitch holder(s)
• Tapestry needle

The Cardigan begins bottom up, then is separated into Front and Back pieces. Shoulders are seamed using Three-Needle bind off or mattress stitch. The Front/Button Band is picked-up and knitted, adding buttonholes. Once the sleeve stitches are picked-up, they are worked in the round. For the Sample, I used 5/8” (16mm) buttons (included in the KittyBean Beanut Boca Kit). The Britches begin at the waist and use a three-needle join to create the waistband. An i-cord tie is made and pulled through the waistband, making it adjustable...and to do a proper gauge swatch.

Read more about my transition from Commercial Interior Design to Knitwear Design .