Basil Sprout Cardigan

This little sweater hits that sweet spot in a knitting project - an engaging stitch pattern that isn't overly difficult, small and portable, and the opportunity to perhaps learn a new technique like crochet! Classic St John's Wort patterning adorns the fronts and back of this cardigan while the sleeves are plain stockinette. A simple crocheted edging finishes off the lower edge, and it uses only single and double crochet stitches.  

Basil Sprout is knit in pieces from the bottom up.  

Basil Sprout Cardigan  
Designed by Rachel Brockman  

SIZES  
12-18 mo (2-4 yr, 4-6 yr, 6-8 yr, 10-12 yr, 14 yr)  

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS  
Chest: 19½ (21¾, 24, 26¼, 28½, 30¾)" buttoned  
Length: 12 (12¾, 14, 16, 17½, 19½)"  

MATERIALS  
Universal Yarn Bella Cash Worsted (60% fine superwash merino, 30% nylon, 10% cashmere; 100g/186 yds)  
• 221 Seedling (MC) - 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4)  
• 220 Concord (CC) - 1 skein, all sizes  
Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge  
US Size 6 (4 mm) 24" circular (used to accommodate large number of sts)  
Notions: Tapestry needle, removable markers, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) ¾" Katrinkles Bunny Rabbit wooden buttons, US Size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook  

GAUGE  
21 sts x 27 rows = 4" in St John's Wort patt with larger ndl  
19 sts x 25 rows = 4" in St st with larger ndl  
Save time, check your gauge.