Willow & Lark Rosy Posy Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Willow and Lark
Specifications
| Brand: | Willow and Lark |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Willow & Lark |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | Age: 2 Years to 9 Years |
| Techniques and Construction: | Buttonhole, Buttons, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3), 3.75mm (US 5) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles |
| Featured Products: | Willow & Lark Poetry Yarn - Merino Wool DK |
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Willow & Lark Poetry Yarn - Merino Wool DK
Red Rose (617)
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Product Description
A cute and cozy layer for kids, the Willow & Lark Rosy Posy Cardigan is a beginner-friendly pattern that will be perfect for back-to-school and beyond. Busy kids need clothes that will move with them, and the Rosy Posy Cardigan has a classic set-in sleeve construction and crew neckline that won't get in the way on the playground and will look good in family or school pictures. Willow & Lark Poetry is a luxurious blend of Merino wool, microfiber, and camel that sports plump plies for an extra cozy feel. This sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed with a stockinette stitch body and sleeves accented by textured bands at the hem and cuffs. Make a no-fuss layer for a special child in your life or make a few for holidays or family pictures and have fun picking out just the right shade of Poetry for each one!
Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: to fit 2–3 (4–5, 6–7, 8–9) years to fit 22 (24, 26, 28)” chest
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 24½ (26½, 28¾, 30¾)”
Length to back neck – 13¾ (15¾, 17¼, 19)”
Sleeve length to underarm – 9 (10½, 12¼, 13¾)”
Yarn Requirements: 4 (5, 6, 7) balls Willow & Lark Poetry (60% Merino Wool/ 30% Microfiber/ 10% Camel; 50g/126yds), shown in #602 Owl Grey and #617 Red Rose
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm) single points
US 5 (3.75mm) single points
US 6 (4.00mm) single points
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 6 (4.00mm) needles
Willow & Lark Rosy Posy Cardigan
What is Being Made
The Rosy Posy Cardigan is a children's knitted cardigan designed by Willow & Lark, available in four sizes to fit ages 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9 years. The finished cardigan features a classic button-front closure and is worked in garter stitch, creating a textured, reversible fabric ideal for young children. The garment includes set-in sleeves with a finished chest measurement ranging from 62cm (24½ inches) for the smallest size to 78cm (30¾ inches) for the largest size, with corresponding length measurements from 35cm to 48cm measured to the back neck.
Techniques Used
This knitting project employs several fundamental techniques suitable for beginner knitters. The cardigan is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, making it accessible for those new to garment construction. The pattern incorporates buttonhole shaping to create openings for fastening, and the finished pieces are seamed together to join the body and sleeves. The use of garter stitch throughout—created by knitting every row—provides a forgiving fabric that hides tension variations, making it particularly suitable for developing knitters.
Stitches Used
- Garter stitch — the primary stitch throughout the cardigan, created by knitting every row on both right side and wrong side rows, producing a bumpy, textured fabric with excellent drape and stretch
- Stocking stitch — used as the tension measurement reference (22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm/4 inches using 4mm needles), though the actual garment is worked in garter stitch
- Buttonholes — integrated into the front band using standard shaping techniques
Materials and Tools
The Rosy Posy Cardigan is knitted using Willow & Lark Poetry yarn in the Red Rose colorway (shade 617), with quantities ranging from 4 to 7 balls of 50g/1¾oz depending on the size being made. An alternative colorway in Owl Grey (shade 602) is also suggested. The pattern requires three pairs of knitting needles in metric sizing: 3.25mm (US 3), 3.75mm (US 5), and 4.00mm (US 6), allowing for ribbed edges and proper gauge control throughout the construction. The cardigan is fastened with 5 to 6 buttons measuring 15mm/½ inch in diameter, which are sewn onto the completed front band after seaming.
Pattern Details
Instructions are provided for all four sizes, with the smallest size given as the base pattern and adjustments for larger sizes included in parentheses. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and includes a comprehensive abbreviations section for reference. Yarn quantities are approximate based on average requirements, and the designer recommends using only the specified Willow & Lark yarn to ensure the finished garment meets the intended finished measurements and appearance.
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