Cute and colorful! The Art Class Cardigan will inspire a future artist when knit in vibrant Deluxe Stripes. Thanks to its machine washability, you won’t need to fret if your little one gets a bit of finger paint on this cardi! Simple, top-down construction, a touch of broken ribbing, and precious buttons make this pattern irresistible.

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
3 (6, 12, 24) months
Shown in 3 month size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest (buttoned): 18½ (20¼, 21¾, 23½)”
Length: 8¾ (10¼, 11½, 12¾)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe Stripes (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 100g/218 yds)
• 309 Crayon Box – 1 (2, 2, 2) skein(s)
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) 16-24” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16-24” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences in the round)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, sewing needle and thread, four ¾” buttons (buttons shown are Knit Buttons by Katrinkles)

GAUGE
19 sts x 25 rows/rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) using larger ndl
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This cardigan is knit seamlessly from the top down, beginning with the neckband. The body and sleeves are separated at the underarms. The body is knit flat. The sleeves are knit in the round from the top down. Stitches for the button bands are picked up along the front edges and worked flat. Buttons are attached to finish the sweater.

Deluxe Stripes is a self-striping yarn. To ensure your project looks as close to the sample as possible, when starting the sleeves, be sure to visually match the color to the point at which you are rejoining. This will require you to wind off some yarn, but we promise the results are worth the effort!