Seeds and chains kid

Inspired by a menswear cardigan with a flat yoke and textured body, seeds and chains kid contrasts a simple seed stitch and a fancy openwork lace ribbing for a sophisticated yet playful look. And, the Italian chain has just enough challenge to make knitting it interesting.

SIZES 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14) years

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS CHEST (Approx 2.5"/6.5cm positive ease) 23 ¾ (25 ¾, 27 ½, 29, 30 ½, 32 ¼, 33 ¾)"/60.5 (65.5, 70, 73.5, 77.5, 82.5, 85.5)cm

YARN 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins Madelinetosh Tosh DK [100% superwash merino; 225 yds/skein] or

Approx 525 (625, 725, 800, 950, 1125, 1250)yds/475 (757, 675, 725, 875, 1025, 1150)m light worsted weight yarn

NEEDLES and BUTTONS Size 6 US/4mm needles, or size to obtain gauge 5 (5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7) buttons 3/8"/12mm diameter, or desired size

GAUGE 20 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in Seed St. 22 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in Chain St. Take time to check gauge.

CONSTRUCTION Fronts, back