Novice Cardigan Mini Chunky Edition Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Novice Cardigan Mini Chunky Edition — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A top-down cardigan with a round yoke shaped by four evenly spaced sets of increases. Begin with the ribbed neck edge, work the yoke and body in stocking stitch, then the sleeves. Ribbing finishes the edges.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
| Size | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 65 | 37 |
| 2–3 years | 68 | 39 |
| 3–4 years | 72 | 40 |
| 4–5 years | 74 | 42 |
| 5–6 years | 76 | 44 |
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 14 stitches × 21 rows in stocking stitch on 7 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 6 mm and 7 mm circulars: 80 cm; 6 mm and 7 mm double-pointed needles.
6 buttons, 15–18 mm diameter.
Designer difficulty: 1 out of 5.
Approved shop yarn options
Option 1: New Zealand Merino 12ply with 2ply mohair
Hold one strand of New Zealand Merino 12ply with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. Buy each component separately.
| Size | New Zealand Merino 12ply — estimated metres | Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair — estimated metres |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 450 m | 424 m |
| 2–3 years | 450 m | 424 m |
| 3–4 years | 450 m | 424 m |
| 4–5 years | 450 m | 424 m |
| 5–6 years | 450 m | 424–636 m |
Option 2: New Zealand Merino Chunky, single strand
Use New Zealand Merino Chunky (14ply) with one strand on its own. No mohair is required for this option.
| Size | New Zealand Merino Chunky — estimated metres |
|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 450 m |
| 2–3 years | 450 m |
| 3–4 years | 450 m |
| 4–5 years | 450 m |
| 5–6 years | 450 m |
Equivalent-metre planning estimates, not tested substitute consumption: the main-yarn estimates preserve the designer’s original main-strand allowance at 150 m per 50 g. Where mohair is used, its separate allowance is converted at 212 m per 25 g. A single thicker yarn uses the main-strand length estimate only; do not add the mohair length to it. Choose one complete option, round up to complete sale units and allow extra for swatching, gauge differences or changes in length.
These are Wild & Woolly shop alternatives. Wash and block a generous swatch and match 14 stitches × 21 rows per 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch, checking drape and fit. Start with the pattern’s 7 mm needles and adjust as needed; the yarn’s ply label alone does not confirm the gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mini Chunky start at six months like Mini Mohair?
No. The listed Mini Chunky sizes start at 1–2 years and run to 5–6 years.
Are the Mini Chunky buttons the same as the adult version?
Mini Chunky lists six buttons measuring 15–18 mm, rather than the adult Chunky version’s 23 mm buttons.