This pattern provides instructions for a children’s tunic and cardigan, knitted in King Cole DK yarn.

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4”), over stocking stitch on 4mm needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(1-2 years: 56cm/22”), (3-4 years: 61cm/24”), (5-6 years: 66cm/26”), (7-8 years: 71cm/28”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Big Value DK - 100g balls.
320yrds/293m
Shades: 128-Fondant.

King Cole Baby Big Value DK - 100g balls.
316yrds/289m
Shades: 233-Blush.

King Cole Flash Double Knitting
317yrds/290m
Shades: 154-Summer Fruit, 147-Oasis.

Tunic:
(Size 1: 1 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast), (Size 2: 2 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast), (Size 3: 3 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast), (Size 4: 3 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast).

Cardigan:
(Size 1: 1 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 2: 2 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 3: 2 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast + 6 buttons),
(Size 4: 3 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast + 6 buttons).