Available January 9th

The Fluffy Set consists of a cardigan and vest, intended to be knit in boucle yarn. Both are knit from the top down, with underarm and neck shaping, and finished with Icord details and are included in the pattern PDF.

Sizing
Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)
Corresponding Age Suggestion: Baby, 3-12 M, 12-18 M (18-24 M, 2-3 YR, 4-5 YR) 6-7 YR, 8-9 YR, 10+ YR
Finished Circumference: 18, 19, 20 (21, 23, 25) 27, 28.5, 30 in / 45, 47.5, 50 (52.5, 57.5, 62.5) 67.5, 71.5, 75 cm after blocking

To choose the best fit, measure the circumference of your child’s chest and add 2 in / 5 cm of positive ease. Choose the finished circumference closest to your child’s measurement, sizing up if needed.

Yarn Requirements

• Vest:

Yarn 1: 140, 165, 180 (200, 230, 275) 320, 385, 445 yds / 128, 151, 165 (183, 210, 251) 293, 352, 407 m DK weight boucle yarn for main fabric. Includes yds/m needed for gauge swatch.
Yarn 2: 34, 46, 48 (48, 54, 58) 62, 70, 74 yds / 31, 42, 44 (44, 49, 53) 57, 64, 68 m DK weight yarn for Icord details

• Cardigan:

Yarn 1: 190, 225, 250 (280, 320, 400) 470, 570, 655 yds / 174, 206, 229 (256, 293, 366) 430, 521, 599 m DK weight boucle yarn for main fabric. Includes yds/m needed for gauge swatch.
Yarn 2: 33, 38, 38 (38, 45, 45) 50, 57, 57 yds / 30, 35, 35 (35, 41, 41) 46, 52, 52 m DK weight yarn for Icord details

Vest sample knit in Rui Knits Bouncy Boucle (Yarn 1) colorway Toasted Sesame, 100% SW Merino Wool, 240 yds per 100g with Highland DK (Yarn 2) in Toasted Sesame, 100% Non-SW Organic Wool, 231 yds per 100g. Similar yarns include: Drops Alpaca Boucle ($$), Lana Grossa Cocco ($$$), Woolfolk Flette ($$$$$).

Needles
US 6 (4.00mm) preferred needles for knitting flat, or needle size used to meet gauge for Yarn 1
US 2.5 (3.00mm) preferred needles for knitting in the round for Icord details
Extras: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, 4, 5, 5 (6, 7, 7) 8, 9, 10 (depending on desired length) 13-19mm buttons

Gauge
16 stitches & 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette knit flat, on larger needles after blocking

Techniques
Long tail cast on, knitting, purling, left and right leaning increases, picking up stitches, Icord bind off, grafting Icord, sewing on buttons, W&T short rows (cardigan only), sewn tubular bind off (cardigan only)

Credits
Technial Editing: Jenna Sargent Barron
Test knitter shown in project page.