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Girl’s Strawberry Cardigan – Knitting Pattern

September 23, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

Design No 2570 is a popular pattern for a strawberry-themed sweater and cardigan for babies, using the Snuggly Replay yarn. The pattern features strawberry patch pockets and an all-over seed stitch that transforms a simple v-neck edge-to-edge or cute round neck sweater into a charming and adorable outfit for your little one.

Strawberry Shortcake is really popular at the moment so this cardigan is sure to be a hit.

The pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters, who have some experience with knitting and have learned the basic techniques.

The sweater and cardigan are made with a combination of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) and 3.25mm (UK10 – USA3) knitting needles. The pattern also includes an option for a crochet pocket, which requires a 4.00 (UK8 – USA F/5) crochet hook. The sweater also requires stitch holders and 3 buttons.

The design is perfect for knitters who want to add a touch of fun and sweetness to their baby’s wardrobe. The strawberry theme is sure to delight both parents and babies, and the pockets and seed stitch add a playful and unique touch to the sweater. It is also a great pattern for knitters who want to make a gift for a new parent or for a baby shower.

Overall, Design No 2570 is a popular and adorable pattern for a strawberry-themed sweater and cardigan for babies, using the Snuggly Replay yarn. The pattern features strawberry patch pockets and an all-over seed stitch that transforms a simple v-neck edge-to-edge or cute round neck sweater into a charming and adorable outfit for your little one. Suitable for intermediate knitters and perfect for adding a touch of fun and sweetness to your baby’s wardrobe.

Strawberry Shortcake is a brand that originated in the United States in the late 1970s, created by the American Greetings Corporation. The brand was initially launched as a line of greeting cards featuring a young girl with red, strawberry-scented hair, and a green-and-white striped hat. The character was so popular that American Greetings decided to expand the brand into other products such as dolls, clothing, and other accessories.

In 1980, the first animated special “The World of Strawberry Shortcake” aired on American television, introducing the character to a wider audience and making her an instant hit with young girls. The special was followed by a series of TV specials and a television series, which ran from 1983 to 1985.

Throughout the 1980s, the Strawberry Shortcake brand continued to grow, including the introduction of other characters such as Huckleberry Pie, Blueberry Muffin, and Raspberry Tart. The brand also expanded into other merchandise, including books, puzzles, and other games.

In the 1990s, the brand saw a decline in popularity and the merchandise stopped being produced. However, the brand was revived in the 2000s with new merchandise, books, and a new animated series. Today, the brand continues to be popular among young children and is still in production, with new merchandise and products being released regularly.

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes. 

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