Fluffle (Children's) Cardigan

The Fluffle Cardigan is a drop shoulder children’s cardigan featuring an intarsia rabbit motif and optional shawl collar on a v-shaped neckline. The body pieces are knit flat from the bottom up. After these are seamed together, stitches are picked up for in-the-round sleeves and a ribbed button band/collar. Embroidery was used to add details such as eyes and blades of grass. Sizes 6 months (12mo, 24mo, 4yr, 6yr, 8yr) Finished Body Circumference 20.75 (21.75, 23.5, 25.75, 27.5, 29.25) in / 52 (54, 58.5, 64, 68.5, 73) cm Yarn Approximations Worsted weight yarn * MC (background): 188 (209, 237, 291, 330, 380) yds/172 (191, 216, 266, 302, 348) m * CC1 (rabbits): 30 (30, 30, 40, 40, 40) yds/ 27 (27, 27, 37, 37, 37) m * CC2 (green/grass): 17 (18, 19, 21, 22, 24) yds/16 (16, 18, 19, 20, 22) m Yarns used in sample: Lion Brand Re-Spun in Raisin (MC) and Silver (CC1), Cascade 220 in Chive (CC2) Gauge * 18 st and 24 rows per 4in x 4in/10cm x 10 cm in stockinette with larger needles Techniques used: * chart reading * intarsia * buttonholes * short rows (for optional shawl collar) Suggested Needles * Size US 6 (4 mm) - 16 inch (40 cm) or longer circular, DPNs * Size US 5 (3.75 mm) - 16 inch (40 cm) or longer circular, DPNs Notions * Stitch markers (4) * Stitch holder or waste yarn * ¾ inch buttons (4) * Optional: yarn and needle for embroidery * Thread to sew buttons * Yarn and thread needles