Dylan's Elephants

Introducing a delightful lightweight cardigan design for your little one, featuring an adorable string of double-knit elephants parading around the hem. This charming design is perfect for babies and toddlers, making it an ideal addition to their wardrobe. Knit with care, this cardigan is not only stylish but also functional, ensuring comfort for your child.

The elephants are worked in a technique called double knitting, which results in a beautifully finished piece where the inside of the band is just as attractive as the outside. If you prefer a different aesthetic, you have the option to use stranded knitting to create the elephants with the same pattern. However, be mindful that with stranded knitting, there will be long floats of non-working yarn, requiring you to weave in your floats after every few stitches. For a polished finish, you may also opt to work a plain folded hem, effectively covering the floats and preventing the edge from curling.

This versatile cardigan comes in a range of sizes: 0-3 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, and 2-3 years, accommodating your child's growth effortlessly. For optimal results, the pattern suggests using 245 (325, 410, 500) metres of superwash sock yarn for the main color (MC) and 70 (85, 95, 105) metres of superwash sock yarn for the contrasting color (CC) to create the beautiful blue and slate sample cardigan.

The pattern also includes approximate yarn requirements for each section, allowing you to easily adapt your color choices based on the yarn you have available. This makes it a fantastic opportunity to utilize leftover ends of sock yarn, turning scraps into something special!

For those interested in exploring further, the sister pattern, [Viol], complements this cardigan beautifully. Whether you're an experienced knitter or just starting out, this cardigan pattern is a delightful project that is sure to be cherished. Get started on this charming elephant cardigan today, and dress your little one in something that's both comfy and cute!