The Nellie Crop - Adult & Kids Knitting Pattern | PT 8673
A cropped cardigan perfect for a light extra layer in the wamer months. The Nellie Crop uses Cotton 4 ply for a sleek extra layer that would pair perfectly with a lacy tank, fitted dress or just with your favourite jeans and tee.
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Construction
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, with front band knitted at the same time as garment.
Tension
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.00mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
This pattern is designed for Cotton 4 ply. Any of our 4 ply yarns could be used with this pattern but will give a different result.
Accessories
1 pair each 2.25mm and 3.00mm knitting needles.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)
2 out of 5 sheep
Techniques you'll be employing - slipping stitches, passing slipped stitches over, knitting two together, make 1.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
Age |
(years) | 3-4 | 4-6 | 6-8 | 8-10 | 10-12 | |||||||
To Fit Chest | cm | 52 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
Finished chest size | cm | 57 | 61 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 81 | 87 | 97 | 107 | 117 | 127 | 137 |
Body Length | cm | 24 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
Sleeve Length | cm | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Yarn requirements | x 200g balls Cotton 4 ply | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Knitted samples pictured in: Cotton 4 ply Pretty Pink and Blue Ice. Shown with Stella Tank.