Petites Feuilles Cardigan by Lisa Chemery

• Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios, Mellifera Yarns Cash DK
• Yarn weight: Worsted 
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
• Needle size: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm. US 8 or 5mm circular needle or size needed to match stockinette gauge. 
  US 8 or 5mm double-pointed needles or size needed to match stockinette gauge (for sleeves). 
  US 6 or 4mm needle or size needed to match garter stitch gauge.
• Yardage: 275 - 650 yards (251 - 594 m) Approximately 275 (300, 350, 400 // 475, 525, 550, 600, 650) yds or 251 (274, 320, 366 // 434, 480, 503, 549, 594) meters of dk to worsted weight yarn.
• Notions: 6 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn for sleeves, tapestry needle, 4 (4, 5, 5 // 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) 3/4 inch or 2cm diameter buttons
• Sizes available: 3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo // 2yo, 3yo, 4yo, 5yo, 6yo)
• Finished garment chest: 18 (18.75, 20.5, 21.25 // 22.75, 24.4, 25.25, 26.75, 28.5) inches or 45 (47, 51, 53 // 57, 61, 63, 67, 71) cm.
• This is a downloadable pattern!



Petites Feuilles (“little leaves” in French) is an irresistible unisex cardigan with a fun, unusual construction (but still straightforward!) and lovely details: leaf motifs, optional pockets, elbow “patches.”

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The garter and leaf hem of this cardigan is worked first, then set aside. The top part of the cardigan is knit seamlessly from the top down. It is then attached to the garter and leaf hem using a 3-needle bind off. Stitches are picked up along side edges and neckline to work button bands and collar. The sleeves are worked in the round. Optional pockets can be worked. Their lining requires some seaming. 
The pattern is both fully written and charted, to accommodate personal preference.