Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Julie Turjoman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 2 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced Beginner |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Age:0–6 to 18–24 |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Stripes, Worked Flat, Worked In The Round |
| Needles Required: | US 4 (3.50mm) 16” and 24” circulars and DPNs and US 5 (3.75mm) 16” and 24” circulars and DPNs |
| Pattern Code: | 1397 |
| Featured Products: | Valley Yarns Haydenville DK Yarn - Superwash Merino |
What you'll need
| To Fit Age: | 0–6 | 6–12 | 12–18 | 18–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Valley Yarns Haydenville DK Yarn - Superwash Merino
Royal (16)
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5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Valley Yarns Haydenville DK Yarn - Superwash Merino
Silver (8)
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Product Description
Valley Yarns Yukou will keep a special baby toasty warm and cute as can be in this cardigan and legging set! With bands of star-like stitch patterns adorning the body, sleeves, and legs, this set gets a boost of interest that dress up the finished pieces. Any baby will be comfortable, cozy, and picture ready for holiday gatherings and get-togethers. The cardigan is knit flat from the bottom up to the underarm, where the back and fronts are completed separately and seamed at the shoulders. Sleeves are knit flat separately and set-in during finishing and contrasting color ribbed trims add tidy finishing touches. Leggings are knit in the round from the waistband down with a foldover elastic casing, increases placed to accommodate a diapered bottom, and tapered legs. Haydenville DK is a smooth, soft, and machine-washable blend of superwash Merino wool and acrylic microfiber that comes in a great range of colors for mixing and matching. Cast on this adorable set for a special little one in your life and enjoy seeing them wrapped in lovingly handmade pieces! Stitch pattern is both charted and written out.
Finished Measurements:
Cardigan: 17¾ (19¾, 21¼, 22¾)” chest and 11½ (13, 14½, 16)” length
Leggings: 14½ (16¾, 19, 20¼)” waist circumference, 11½ (14½, 17½, 20½)” total length, and 5½ (7½, 9Æ, 11½)” inseam
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Haydenville DK (60% Superwash Merino Wool/40% Acrylic Microfiber; 50g/136yds)
Cardigan:
Main Color – 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins, shown in #16 Royal
Contrasting Color – 1 skein, shown in #08 Silver
Leggings:
Main Color – 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins, shown in #16 Royal
Contrasting Color – 1 skein, shown in #08 Silver
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with larger needles, blocked
Valley Yarns Yukou: Baby Cardigan and Leggings Set
Project Overview
The Yukou is a coordinated two-piece knit set designed by Julie Turjoman, featuring a festive cardigan paired with matching leggings perfect for special occasions. This advanced beginner project uses Valley Yarns Haydenville DK yarn in Royal and Silver colorways, combining softness with easy-care properties ideal for baby garments. The set is available in four sizes ranging from 0–6 months through 18–24 months.
Cardigan Construction
The cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed approach worked flat on straight needles and circular needles. The garment is knit in one piece from the bottom ribbing to the underarms, where it divides into two front sections and a back panel. A distinctive slipped stitch motif band is worked just above the hem, adding visual interest and texture to the lower edge. Sleeves are knit separately and sewn into the armholes after the body is complete. Button bands and a collar are picked up and worked after all major pieces are assembled, ensuring a polished, professional finish.
Cardigan Finished Measurements:
- Chest: 17¾ (19¾, 21¼, 22¾) inches
- Length: 11½ (13, 14½, 16) inches
The cardigan closes with six ⅜" buttons and features a ribbed waistband at the hem for structure and shape retention.
Leggings Construction
The leggings are worked in the round from the waist down in one piece, using a seamless construction method. The garment features a folded, ribbed waistband through which elastic is threaded, providing a secure, comfortable fit for active babies. The legs are divided at the crotch to create two separate pant legs. This construction technique minimizes seaming while maintaining the comfort and stretch necessary for baby clothing.
Leggings Finished Measurements:
- Waistband Circumference: 14½ (16¾, 19, 20¼) inches
- Total Finished Length: 11½ (14½, 17½, 20½) inches
- Inseam: 5½ (7½, 9½, 11½) inches
Techniques and Stitches
This pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for adventurous beginners. Worked flat construction is used for the cardigan body and sleeves, allowing knitters to work back and forth in rows. Worked in the round construction is used for the leggings, creating seamless fabric using circular needles and double-pointed needles. Stripes are created using the Royal and Silver colorways of Haydenville DK, adding visual contrast and design detail. Seamed
The pattern incorporates stockinette stitch as the primary stitch, worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches on the larger needles when blocked. Ribbing is used for the waistband, cuffs, and collar, providing elasticity and a finished edge. The slipped stitch motif on the cardigan hem adds textural variation and visual interest without increasing difficulty significantly.
Yarn and Materials
The Yukou pattern calls for Valley Yarns Haydenville DK, a yarn blend of 60% Superwash Merino Wool and 40% Acrylic Microfiber. This fiber content provides softness, durability, and easy-care properties essential for baby garments. Each 50-gram skein yields 136 yards.
Yarn Requirements:
- Cardigan: 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins in Color 16 - Royal (main color); 1 skein in Color 08 - Silver (contrast color)
- Leggings: 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins in Color 16 - Royal (main color); 1 skein in Color 08 - Silver (contrast color)
Needles and Tools:
- US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles: 16" and 24" circular needles and double-pointed
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