Sgt. Pepper, another totally free and totally adorable cardi!
February 26, 2018
I had so much fun making this cardigan and hat set. It came about after I cleaned out my stash and saw just how many teeny-tiny odds and ends I'd been saving, thus my super scrappy Sgt. Pepper was born. For a matching hat I decided to go with a solid thinking that making stripes again might be too much of a good thing. Then the multi-colored pompoms popped into my head and I love them. The set is perfect for chilly almost-spring walks with my grandson.
Both patterns are free and you already have the yarn--why don't you make a set too?
Both patterns are free and you already have the yarn--why don't you make a set too?
Read my tips on making scrap baby cardigans here
that includes other free pattern links for using different weights of yarn.
(The pattern I used for Sgt. Pepper was for DK weight.)
that includes other free pattern links for using different weights of yarn.
(The pattern I used for Sgt. Pepper was for DK weight.)
My Ravelry project page for the cardigan and for the hat.
I used the Basic Raglan Baby Cardigan, free pattern by Keya Kuhn.
I used the Debutant Baby Hat, free pattern by Elizabeth Sullivan.
This is my favorite pompom maker. Making pompoms of different sizes is a snap!
Freaked out about weaving in so many ends? Don't be!
I have my own peculiar way of knitting in the ends as I go,
but here is a popular tutorial you can follow.
PS: I didn't plan my colors but rather chose them randomly. If I had just knit a bright stripe, I would look for a color that was less bright to go next to it. I also tried to scatter the different shades of blues and greens throughout the sweater; the same for the reds and pinks, but honestly, did not give it too much thought. I think what helps to bring it all together is using one color for the ribbing. I used three different gray yarns for the ribbing and button bands, but they were so similar it's difficult to tell that they are different. Anyway, it's meant to be scrappy!
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I made the 12 month size, but my little guy must have a big noggin because it barely fits. He'll only be wearing it a short time. |
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Something has caught the eye of my little backyard explorer. |
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It's a flower! |
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11 Comments
Adorable sweater, hat, and baby!
ReplyDeleteCarole
:) thank you!
DeleteBeautiful! How did you know which color to put where?
ReplyDeleteThank you! I didn't give it much thought really and just pulled from my basket. It was more random than planned.
DeleteYou knit the most adorable things!
ReplyDeleteLmecoll on Rav
Totally adorable! I want one in my size! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! I KNOW you like colorful stripes!
DeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteAll I can think is HAPPY when I see the stripes! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI would have liked the pattern but it seems to be discontinued, sadly. I love this one you made x
ReplyDeleteyes this cardigan is beautiful and I would like the pattern; did you have it in your computer, please? thank you
ReplyDeletefr.boulouis@free.fr
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