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

20 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm (4“), over textured pattern using 4mm knitting 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:
(0-9 months: 41cm-46cm / 16”-18”), (9-18 months: 46cm-51cm / 18”-20”), (18-24 months : 51cm-56cm / 20”-22”), (3-4 years: 56cm-61cm / 22”-24”), (5-7 years: 61cm-66cm / 24”-26”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Melody DK - 100g balls.
320yrds/293m
Shades: 1567-Sprinkle.

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

Hat:
(All Sizes: 1 ball).

Blanket:
(Size 1: 3 balls).

This pattern requires a 3.25mm (UK10 – USA3) 80cm circular knitting needle.