Sizes: 1(2, 3)[4, 5] to fit up to 18(21, 23)[25, 28)” /45.5(53, 58.5)[63.5, 71] cm wearer’s chest, approx. up to 1(2, 4)[7, 10] years, with approx. 2-8”/5-20 cm positive ease depending on size
Needle: US4/3.50 mm and US7/4.50 mm circular needles; or sizes needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn
Gauge: 18 sts x 22 rows in Linen Brioche st using the larger needles, laying flat, relaxed after steam blocking = 4’’/10 cm
Skill Level: Advanced
Techniques: Brioche St, Slipped sts, Decreasing, Increasing, Italian CO and BO (optional)
Mini Corduroy is knit from the top down starting with the high funnel neck in Brioche Stitch, alternated with columns of slipped Linen Stitch to create subtle texture.
It’s first worked flat to create the back notch trimmed with Slipped Rib which smoothly transitions into the Linen Brioche stitch in the round. Shoulders are shaped with symmetrical increases, the back and front are then knit flat to create armholes.
After reaching the desired armhole depth, the rest of the body is worked in the round. Decorative decreases down the sides, gently taper the garment towards the hem. Finally, the hem is split and trimmed with slipped rib to mirror the back neck notch.
