Augusta Cardi and Hat 4ply Knitting Pattern

Baby Cakes 4ply knitting pattern from lisafdesign.

Augusta is a textured V neck garter stitch stripe cardigan with straightforward set in sleeves and picked up front bands.  A matching garter stitch hat completes the look. The hat has two versions, knitted flat on straight needles or in-the-round on double pointed needles (DPNs). Construction of the cardi is knitted flat in pieces and sewn together using mattress stitch.

A good basic pattern to add to your collection, instructions for a boy and a girl for button band placement.

Five sizes for ages:  newborn-3 (3-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-18) months

Materials for cardigan and hat:
Yarn: 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls of Baby Haven 4ply Merino Wool (based on 178 metres per 50 gram ball) or approx. total of 356 (534, 534, 712, 712) metres of equivalent 4ply wool yarn.
Needles: 2.75mm and 3.25mm straight needles and DPNs in same sizes.
Notions: stitch holder and 3-4 buttons

Gauge: 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch knitted on 3.25mm needles. Correct tension is Essential. Be sure to check your tension matches this pattern's stated gauge to ensure it will fit and you have the correct amount of yarn.  If your swatch has less stitches to the 10cm, your tension is too loose so use smaller needles.  If your swatch has more stitches to the 10cm, your tension is too firm so use larger needles.

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