Seed Stitch Baby Cardigan

Job type	Test knit
Description	Drop shoulder cardigan knit flat from the bottom up in seed stitch.
Tech edited	This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty	Moderate
Due date	2025-05-10 This is a flexible deadline!
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
Advertiser	The Blue Mouse Knits
Spots available	20
Sizes required	0-3 months : 2 testers needed 3-6 months : 5 testers needed 6-12 months : 5 testers needed 12-18 months : 5 testers needed 2T : 3 testers needed
Finished measurements	5 Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) = 0-3m (3-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m, 2T) Chest Circumference: 17.75 (18.25, 19.75, 20.25, 21.75) inches, {45 (46.5, 50, 51.5, 55) cm}. Upper Arm Circumference: 7.25 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 8.75) inches, {18.5 (19.5, 21, 22, 22) cm}. Total Length: 10.5 (11.25, 12.25, 13, 13.5) inches, {26.5 (28.5, 31, 33, 34.5) cm}. Sleeve Length from Neckband to Sleeve Cuff: 10.5 (11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 14.25) inches, {26.5 (29, 32, 34.5, 36) cm}.
Gauge	16 sts / 28 rows = 4" {10 cm} in seed stitch (flat)
Charted or written pattern	Written
Skills required	Picking up stitches. Mattress Stitch Buttonholes Sewing on buttons
Construction type	Knit Flat, Bottom Up, Sleeves knit flat and seamed
Required or recommended yarn	Worsted
Yardage	215 (240, 280, 305, 340) yards
Tools required	NEEDLES: Gauge: US 7 (4.5 mm). For the sleeves you will need either DPNs or a set of longer cord circulars for the sleeves. Even though the sleeves are knit flat, your stitches will get stretched out near the armhole if you don’t pick them up split magic loop or on DPNs. Or size to match gauge. Rib: 2 sizes smaller than the gauge needles. OTHER MATERIALS 3rd needle of similar size to gauge set for the 3NBO. 5 buttons measuring 0.5" {12-13 mm}. Yarn needle.
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker	Check stitch counts as you go. Create a ravelry project page (preferably with finished project photo) Fill out feedback form at the end. If you're able to track yardage that would be incredibly helpful, but not a requirement.
Rewards from the designer	The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers 2 other patterns from my shop (The Blue Mouse on ravelry). This pattern will be free when released.

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