George

> This one-size classic wee cardigan > features clean styling and smart > construction to create a sweet raglan > design that showcases your special > statement yarn. George is worked > seamlessly from the top down, with a > crew neckline shaped using clever > short rows. A double-rib edging frames > the cardigan beautifully. Quick to > knit and thoroughly engaging, George > is a design you’ll return to again and > again as a go-to baby gift knit. **Construction:** George is constructed seamlessly from the top down using a raglan yoke construction. The neckline is shaped with short rows to create a higher back neck. After knitting the yoke, the garment is divided to knit the sleeves and body. Sleeves are knit in the round. **Sizing:** To fit actual chest measurement of 15”/38cms (newborn to 3 months). This garment is designed to fit with 2½ inches/6.5 cms of positive wearing ease. The ease of the garment is incorporated into the sizing already. **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Techniques used:** knit and purl Increasing and decreasing Picking up stitches Working small circumferences in the round Short row shaping **Yarn Requirements:** * Tarndie Origins 8ply (100% Australian Polwarth; 197yd[180m]/100g - 1 skein • **OR** DK/8ply weight yarn in two colours: **Main Colour:** 180yd/165m **Contrast Colour:** 50yd/45m Original yarn is a worsted spun 4ply low micron Polwarth. Yardage is approximate and may vary depending on your knitting style and yarn selection. Sample shown in Botanical Print hand-dyed by Bee Mannering (discontinued) and Tarndie Bluestone.