Muddy Duck Pond Cardigan

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This sweater has a really fun and unique construction. It begins by working the upper body from the center of the back out to the sleeve cuffs. A provisional cast-on is used at the center of the back for an invisible join. The body stitches are picked up along the lower edge of the upper body, then knit down.

The beginning of this pattern requires a bit of row counting and attention, but less and less attention is needed as it progresses, making it into a great mindless project for in front of the TV. The finished sweater is adorable on your little one, and the project is quick to knit and enjoyable!

Finished Measurements:
18¼ (20, 21½, 22½, 25, 26¾)" / 46.5 (51, 54.5, 57, 63.5, 68) cm chest circumference, buttoned with ¾" overlapping buttonband.

Yarn Requirements:
Comfort Prints by Berroco
50% nylon, 50% acrylic
100 grams = approx 210 yards
• 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins of Antipasto, or approx 230 (280, 330, 380, 460, 550) yards in comparable worsted-weight yarn.

Knitting Needles:
• Size US 5 (3.75 mm): straight and dpn
Or size to obtain gauge.

Notions:
• Size US F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook and waste yarn for provisional cast-on; 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) .5" buttons

Gauge:
19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in Sockinette st; 19 sts and 36 rows = 4" in Garter st. Take time to save time, check your gauge.