My Bear Cardigan

My Bear Cardigan is a knitting pattern with detailed step-by-step instructions. The cardigan is knitted flat from the top down in one piece, with raglan increases shaping the yoke. The sleeves can be knitted flat or in the round, so you can choose the method you prefer.

The body is worked in stocking stitch and the sleeves in garter stitch. The cute bear faces are made with purl stitches on a stocking stitch background and go all the way around the cardigan.

It matches My Bear Blanket and My Bear Beanie, and together they make a perfect gift for any occasion.

If you prefer not to use circular needles, the entire cardigan can be knitted on straight needles.

Skill level: Intermediate

Sizes:
0–3 mo (3–6 mo) 6–12 mo (1–2 yrs) 2–3 yrs (3–4 yrs)

Needles:
4 mm (US 6) straight or circular needles
4 mm (US 6) DPNs or an 80 cm (32 in) circular needle for the sleeves if knitting them in the round

Yarn requirements:
150 (200) 250 (300) 300 (350) g / approx. 350 (460) 575 (690) 690 (800) yds (based on Drops Merino Extra Fine)

Yarn suggestion: Drops Merino Extra Fine or Debbie Bliss Rialto DK or Cascade 220 Superwash Merino.

You can use any other yarn as long as you match the tension.
1 ball of Drops Merino Extra Fine = 50 g / 105 m (115 yds).

Tension: 21 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) in stocking stitch on 4 mm (US 6) needles

You will also need:
5 (6) 6 (7) 8 (8) buttons
10 stitch markers
Tapestry needle for sewing on the buttons
Stitch holders or waste yarn for the sleeves