Peanut Warmer
Peanut Warmer is a classic cardigan for any boy or girl. This is a the perfect last minute baby gift. This is knit top down, with an offset button front. Yarn - Malabrigo Rios Needle - 7 us (4.50 mm) or what you need to get gauge 6 us (4.00 mm) Gauge - 20.0 stitches = 4 inches Yardage - 200(275,350,450) Sizes - 0-3 months (3-6 months,6-12 months, 12-18 months) Chest measurements - 16"(18",19",21") Notions - 4(4,4,5) buttons, %" or 1" size
| WS-Wrongside | RS - Right side | YO-Yarnover | Sm- Slip marker | Pm-Placemarker |
| K2tog- Knit two stitches together | Rm-Removemarker | Kfb-Knitintothefrontandbackofthestitch | ||
Tip - This looks great with rows 8 and 9 done with a different color Cast on 49(53,57,59) stitches, using a long tail cast on, and the smaller needles Row 1: (WS) Knit to the end Row 2: (RS) Knit to the end Row 3: (WS) Knit to the end Row 4: (RS) (Buttonhole Row) Knit 2, YO, K2tog, Knit to the end
Change to the larger needles
Row 5: (WS) Knit 4, purl 1(1,1,1)(front), Pm, purl 6(6,6,6)(sleeve), Pm, purl 16(18,20,21)(back), Pm, purl 6(6,6,6)(sleeve), Pm, purl 12(14,16,17)(front), knit 4 Row 6:(RS) Knit to 1 stitch before the next marker, (Kfb, Sm, Kfb, knit until you have 1 stitch before the next marker) Work 4 times, knit to the end (8 stitches increased) Row 7:(Ws) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Work rows 6 and 7, 3 times total Row 8:(RS) (Buttonhole Row) Knit 2, YO, K2tog, knit to 1 stitch before the next marker, (Kfb, Sm, Kfb, knit until you have 1 stitch before the next marker) work 4 times, knit to the end (8 stitches increased) Row9:(Ws) Knitto the end Work rows 6 and 7, 3 times total Work rows 8 and 9 (Buttonhole Row), 1 time total Work rows 6 and 7, 3 times total Work rows 8 and 9 (Buttonhole Row), 1 time total For size 0-3 months - Work rows 6 and 7, 1 time For size 3-6 months - Work 6 and 7, 2 times For size 6-12 months - Work rows 6 and 7, 3 times For size 12-18 months - Work rows 6 and 7, 3 times, and then rows 8 and 9 (Buttonhole Row), 1 last time.
153(165,177,187) stitches
You will have a total of 13(14,15,16) raglan increases. Taiga Hilliard Designs @Taiga Hilliard, Allrights reserved. 2015. This pattern is for personal use only. You can print this pattern but cannot distribute by hardcopy or electronically, for free or for sale.
Divide for the sleeves
Row 10: (RS) Knit to the sleeves, Rm, slip the 32(34,36,38) sleeve stitches onto a piece of scrap yarn, Rm, knit across the back, Rm, slip the sleeve 32(34,36,38) stitches onto a piece of scrap yarn, Rm, knit to the end 89(97,103,109) stitches Row 11: (WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Row 12: (RS) Knit to the end Row 13: (WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Repeat rows 12 and 13, until the body of the sweater measures 5"(7",9",10") inches from the underarm Edging Row 1: (RS) Knit to the end Row 2: (WS) Knit to the end Row 3: (RS) Knit to the end Work rows 2 and 3, 3(3,3,4) times total Row 4: (WS) Bind off knit wise
Sleeves
Note - Work each sleeve separately, in the round and place a start of round marker 32(34,36,38) stitches Leave a 6" tail, so you can sew close the hole under each arm Use the larger needle Round 1: Knit to the end Repeat round 1, until the sleeve measures 4 %"(6",7 %",8 %") inches, from the under arm, or to desired length.
Change to the smaller needles
Round 2:Purl to the end Round 3: Knit to the end Work rounds 2 and 3, 3(3,3,4) times total Bind off purl wise. Repeat as worked for the 2nd sleeve Finishing Weave in your end, sew the buttons on, block and enjoy! Taiga Hilliard Designs @Taiga Hilliard, All rights reserved. 2015. This pattern is for personal use only. You can print this pattern but cannot distribute by hardcopy or electronically, for free or for sale.
