Cute as a button cardi is suitable for boys or girls (just change the button side of the sweater.) Easy to make with easy care yarn. (Lion Brand Yarn)

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: 6 months (12 months, 24 months, 4 years, 6 years, 7 years)

Finished Chest
19 (21, 23, 26½, 29¾, 32¾) in.
48.5 (53.5, 58.5, 67.5, 75.5, 83) cm

Finished Length
11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 17) in.
28 (30.5, 33, 35.5, 38, 43) cm

Cotton-Ease® (Article #830)
3 colors, 2-3 balls each (6-9 balls total)

Knitting Needles - Size 7 (4.5 mm)
Five buttons ½ in. (13 mm) diameter

Worked in color stripes in alternating bands of stockinette and garter stitch.

Pieces: Left Front, Right Front, Back, Sleeves (2)

Construction schematics are provided.

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for boys or girls (reverse buttons/buttonholes).

Available in different size ranges and colorways:

Sizes: 6 months to 6 years

60448 Striped Cardi (2005)
Maize, Berry, Terracotta
(No schematics)

Sizes: 2 years to 8 years

60453A Striped Cardi (2005)
Violet, Lime, Taupe
Schematics are provided.

81026AD Playful Stripes Cardigan (2005)
Seaspray, Sand, Golden Glow
Schematics are provided.

An older version 20053 Kid’s Striped Cardigan & Stocking Hat includes directions for coordinating hat.

Vanna’s Choice version:
L30165 Child’s Striped Cardi