Coastal Kids: Tiny Rocky Coast

I'm SO excited to release the final pattern from Coastal Kids: Tiny Rocky Coast!  With many versions of the original Rocky Coast Cardigan out there, I anticipate some great photos popping up on Ravelry of moms and daughters in their cardigans.

Instructions are provided for an optional ribbon closure, which could be especially useful in the smaller sizes.

To Fit: 6 months (12 months, 18 months, 2, 4)[6, 8, 10, 12, 14] Shown in size 8; to be worn with 2 - 4" / 5-10 cm positive ease.

Yarn: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3)[4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool, 20% Viscose from Bamboo; 200 yds /183m; 1¾ oz / 50g); in Orchid OR 350 (400, 450, 525, 600)[700, 800, 900, 1025, 1075] yds / 325 (350, 400, 475, 550)[650, 750, 825, 925, 1000] m of fingering weight yarn such as Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light.

Gauge: 27 sts and 36 rows = 4" / 10cm in Cable Stitch patt on US5 / 3.75mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

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Next week Alana and I will each be offering giveaways for our Coastal Kids patterns, including yarn support.  Check back on Monday to enter the giveaways, sponsored by the lovely folks at Happy Knits!

Coastal Kids: Wee Wildflower

The third pattern from Coastal Kids is now available, Alana's Wee Wildflower!

I am in love with this little sweater, such a sweet version of the original Wildflower Cardigan from Coastal Knits.

SIZE 6 months (12 months, 18 months, 2, 4)[6, 8, 10, 12, 14]

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest circumference (closed): 20 (20.75, 21.75, 23.5, 25.25)[26.75, 28.5, 30.25, 32, 33.75]” / 51 (53, 55, 59.5, 64)[68, 72.5, 77, 81.5, 85.5] cm Body Length: 10.5 (11.25, 12, 12.75, 14.25)[15.5, 18, 20, 21.5, 22.5]” / 26.5 (28.5, 30.5, 32.5, 36)[39.5, 45.5, 51, 54.5, 57] cm Shown in size 4; To be worn with 1-2” / 2.5-5cm positive ease.

MATERIALS 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)[3, 3, 4, 4, 5] skeins Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% Merino Wool, 15% Silk, 10% Cashmere; 360 yd / 329m per 3 ½ oz / 100g) in Mulled Wine OR 400 (450, 500, 575, 700)[800, 975, 1150, 1325, 1450] yds / 375 (425, 475, 525, 625)[725, 900, 1050, 1200, 1325] m of a sport weight wool blend such as Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight or Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.

GAUGE 28 sts and 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st on size US3 / 3.25mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

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Check back Friday, May 11 for the release of the final pattern in the Coastal Kids collection: Tiny Rocky Coast!

Coastal Kids: Mini Water's Edge

Today we release the 2nd pattern from the Coastal Kids collection, Mini Water's Edge!

This version of the original Water's Edge Cardigan features a button closure, so sweet on babes and kiddos.

This sample features The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted, keeping this structured cardigan soft and cozy.  Shown in size 10, to be worn with 0-2" of positive ease.

TO FIT 6 months (12, months, 18 months, 2, 4)[6, 8, 10, 12, 14]

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest circumference: 18 (19.5, 21.25, 22.75, 24.5)[26, 27.5, 29.25, 30.75, 32.5]" / 45.5 (50, 54, 58, 62)[66, 70, 74, 78, 82.5] cm Length: 9.75 (10.75, 11.25, 12, 13)[14.25, 15.5, 17.25, 18.5, 20]" / 25 (27, 28.5, 30.5, 33.5)[36, 39.5, 43.5, 47, 50.5] cm

YARN 3 (3, 4, 4, 5)[6, 6, 7, 8, 9] skeins The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino, 20% Viscose from Bamboo; 100yds / 91m; 1¾ oz / 50g) in Palm Bud OR 250 (275, 325, 375, 450)[525, 600, 700, 800, 875] yards / 250 (275, 325, 350, 425)[500, 575, 675, 750, 825] m of a worsted weight yarn, such as Cascade 220.

GAUGE 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10cm in St st on US7 / 4.5mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

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Check back Tuesday, May 8 for the 3rd pattern release, Alana's fantastic Wee Wildflower.