Using a varigated yarn is a great way to make stripes without having a lot of ends to work in, and the garter band on this sweater does just that.
This roomy, drop-shoulder bolero-style cardigan is adorable and easy to knit. Simple increases and decreases shape the curve of the front pieces and the back is knitted straight up.
After the sweater is finished, knit up the garter band to fit from one end to the other, add a button, sew the side seams, and you're done.
The yarn is Peaches & Creme 100% unmercerized cotton in worsted weight. This yarn is soft, has a nice hand, and works up quickly at 4sts/1" in stockinette stitch on size 7 needles (needles not included).
The kit contains enough yarn to make the largest sweater, yarn for all trim, and a button, plus complete instructions.
The color is Deep Purple, and the garter band is worked in Flair, a varigated yarn with shades of lavender, turquoise, burgandy and bottle-green. The button is a deep green-blue.
The kit is for sizes 6, 12, or 18 months (finished chest size: 19"/22"/24".
