Wildflower Cardigan

This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene. My favorite childhood summer afternoons were spent sprawled out in the grass with a good book. There were a few wildflowers here and there, which I routinely plucked and pressed in the pages. It was a delightful surprise to find them the next time I opened the book. The wildflower inspired stitch pattern in this cardigan creates a subtle all-over texture that pops in a bold color. Or add a modern twist with contrasting ribbing and cuffs. For the grown-up version, see Bentley here: https://www.oliveknits.com/product/bentley-cardigan/ Yarn Sport weight | Ewe Ewe Yarns Ewe So Sporty| 100% superwash fine merino wool | 145 yards/ 130 meters in 50 g | 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/ 256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) meters Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs) Finished Measurements Chest circumference: 18 (19.7, 20.7, 22.5, 24.5, 26.5, 28.5) in/45.75 (50, 52.75, 57, 62.25, 67.5, 72.5) cm Length of lower body from underarm: 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 12, 14) in/15 (16.25, 17.5, 21.25, 25, 30, 35) cm Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 11, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in/ 16.5 (19, 21.5, 28, 31.75, 34.5, 37) cm Sleeve circumference: 7.5 (7.75, 8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.5, 10.5) in/19 (19.75, 21.5, 22.5, 23, 24, 26.75) cm Needles US Size 4/3.5mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needle – body US Size 4/3.5mm (12 in/30 cm circular needles or DPNs) – sleeves US Size 3/3.25 mm (24 in/60 cm) – neckline, lower ribbing and front bands US Size 3/3.25mm (DPNs) – sleeve cuffs Use needle size necessary to achieve gauge. Adjust other needle sizes accordingly. Gauge 24 st and 30 rows in 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch with largest needle, blocked Notions Darning needle to weave ends 7-11 buttons (12-15mm) Needle and thread to sew buttons Stitch markers Waste yarn