Slushie
Slushie is a modern statement piece that is sure to get heads turning. This open, cropped cardigan is easy to throw over any simple ensemble and turn it into something magical. Two frosty shades of Uptown Baby Sport are held together while working playful loop stitches. Worked at a loose and airy gauge, you’ll knit this piece in no time. The best part? We’ve included instructions for both children’s and adult sizes – so you and your mini-me can match on your next trip for a sweet summer treat!
This piece is intended to be worn with positive ease. For best fit, we recommend choosing a size 3-6” larger than your actual bust measurement.
Slushie
Designed by Aubrey Busek
DIFFICULTY
Easy
WOMEN’S VERSION
SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with approx. 3-4” of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (with fronts touching): 37½ (41¼, 45, 49¾, 53½, 57¼, 61, 64½)”
Length: 17 (17½, 18, 19, 19½, 20, 21, 21½)”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 100 g/ 361 yds)
• 212 Princess (A) – 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins
• 214 Violet (B) – 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn
GAUGE
13 sts x 20 rows = 4" in Loop stitch with colors A and B held together as one strand
Save time, check your gauge.
CHILDREN’S VERSION
SIZES
1-2 (2-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-10) Years
Shown in 6-8 Year size. Refer to pattern notes when selecting a size.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest (with fronts touching): 21 (22¼, 24½, 27, 28¼)”
Length: 8½ (9¼, 10¼, 11, 12)”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 100g/ 361 yds)
• 212 Princess – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
• 214 Violet – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn
GAUGE
13 sts x 20 rows = 4" in Loop stitch
Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
This cardigan is knit flat in pieces and seamed. One strand of colors A and B are held together as one strand in this pattern. Most of the fabric is worked in Loop stitch, but a garter stitch selvedge is maintained throughout the pattern, making seaming easier during finishing.
