The Ada cardigan is knitted in one piece from the top down. The body of the cardigan is knitted flat, although circular needles are used to accommodate the shaping. Left and right leaning increases are used to shape the raglan sleeves and a few short rows are used to shape the neck. After dividing for the body and sleeves, an easy-to-work lace pattern is used for the remainder of the cardigan. Set-aside stitches are picked up for the sleeves, which are then worked in the round from the top down.

Size
To fit child aged 0-3 months, (3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years)

To fit chest 41 (46, 51, 56, 61)cm

The cardigan features 5cm/2inches of positive ease (therefore actual finished measurement is 5cm larger than chest size above)

Yarn Requirements
Approx 200 (225, 250, 290, 325)m / 220 (245, 280, 315, 355) yds of double knitting yarn

Note about yarn choice
The sample shown here was made from Stylecraft Naturals - Bamboo and Cotton (60% bamboo, 40% cotton), which is available in a wide range of colours and is an excellent choice for spring or summer.

The pattern is suitable for any double knitting yarn that knits to the correct tension. Choose a cotton rich yarn for spring/summer or a yarn with high wool content for winter warmth.

Other Materials
3¼mm (UK10, US3) circular needle, minimum 40 cm
4mm (UK8, US6) circular needle, minimum 40 cm
3¼mm (UK10, US3) dpns, set of four (optional)
4mm (UK8, US6) dpns, set of four (optional)
Note: you can work the sleeve using either circular needles and the magic loop method or a set of four dpns.
Stitch markers x 10
Waste yarn
Tapestry needle
3 (3, 3, 4, 4) buttons, 15mm in diameter

Tension/Gauge
22st and 28 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles over stocking stitch

Techniques Used
Knit and purl
Increases and decreases
Pick up and knit
Knitting flat
Knitting in the round
Easy lace using YO, K2tog and SSK
Short rows

Short rows
This pattern uses short rows to shape the neck. Instructions are given for German short rows, but you can substitute your preferred short row method if you like.

For more information, see https://woollygoodstuff.co.uk/2023/04/27/ada-cardigan-int...