NELLIE - a lovely and practical plain coloured cardigan in silk for the baby and toddler. Long drop-shoulder sleeves worked from armhole and downwards.
The cardigan was worked from right front opening accross the back to the left front opening until armholes.
Required skill level from 1 (basic) to 5 (advanced): 3.
The measurements given throughout the pattern are all in cm as well as in inches.
Sizes: 3 mths - 6 mths - 1 year.
Sizes included in the pattern: 3 months - 6 months - 1 year. Measurements of the garment: Chest: 49 cm - 56 cm - 62 cm (in: 19,25 - 22 - 24,50) Length: 24 cm - 26 cm - 30 cm (in: 9,50 - 10,25 - 11,75) Yarn: this design applies for a 3-ply silk, 50 g = ca. 240 meters. In total 100 - 150 - 200 g. The original model was made in
SETA, 100 % bourette silk
(50 g = 240 meters) from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence (Firenze), Italy. For more information regarding pattern and yarn - please make contact here. Accessories: buttons - here made shells. They are from Wool Warehouse in England. Needles: and circular needles no 2,25 and 2,75 mm. Tension/gauge in stocking st: 26 sts on needles no 2,75 mm = 10 cm. Suggestions of cotton yarns: Schachenmayr Catania Fine, Sirdar Cotton 4 Ply, Wendy Supreme Cotton 4 Ply., King Cole Bamboo Cotton 4 Ply. More patterns for silk - look here.
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