This pattern provides instructions for a children’s sweater, cardigan and hat, knitted in King Cole Big Value 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:
(3-4years: 56cm/22”), (5-6 years: 61cm/24”), (7-8 years: 66cm/26”), (9-11 years: 71cm/28”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Big Value DK - 50g balls.
158yrds/145m
Shades: 4040-Saxe, 4022-Sand, 4041-Royal, 4026-Mustard, 4095-Pearl, 4042-Denim, 4033-Pink, 4021-Cream, 4057-Silver, 4035-Rose, 4056-Orchid, 4046-Jade.

This cardigan requires 7-9 buttons, see pattern for more details.