Little Dotterel

This pattern includes instructions for both cardigan and pullover versions of this sweater. Beginning at the center of the right front with a provisional cast-on for the pullover and a regular cast-on for the cardigan, these sweaters are knit from the center of the body, out to the sleeve cuff on the right. The provisional cast-on stitches are picked up, then knit from the center out on the left in the same manner. Stitches are picked up around the lower edge, fronts (for the cardigan) and neckline for the bands, and worked in a k2, p2 ribbing.

Sizes
3 mos (6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 10 yrs)

Finished Measurements
19 (20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)" / 48.5 (51, 53.5, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 81.5) cm chest circumference, buttoned.
Shown in: 12 mos: 21" / 53.5 cm size.

Yarn
Sport weight (CYCA #2 Fine):
• Approx 185 (205, 225, 260, 300, 360, 440, 510, 575) yards / 170 (190, 210, 240, 275, 330, 400, 465, 525) meters in MC
• Approx 115 (130, 145, 175, 210, 255, 325, 385, 445) yards / 105 (120, 135, 160, 190, 235, 300, 350, 405) meters in CC.
Shown in: Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% organic cotton; approx 137 yds / 125 m per 50 g ball):
• 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls in MC; #38 Willow used for cardigan, or #27 Blush used for pullover
• 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4) balls in CC; #37 Primrose used for cardigan, or #39 Mallard used for pullover.

Needles
Sizes US 4 / 3.25 mm: straight, 16" / 40 cm and 24" / 60 cm circular needles and double-pointed needles (dpns), or sizes needed to obtain gauge.

Notions
Size US E/4 (3.25 mm) crochet hook and waste yarn for provisional CO
Stitch markers
5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6) 5⁄8" / 1.5 cm buttons
Tapestry needle

Gauge
23 sts and 34 rows/rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Stripe Sequence. Take time to save time, check your gauge. (Note: Row gauge is not critical for this pattern.)