The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the collar down. Its yoke begins with an i-cord and is shaped with simple increases. Once the sleeves and body are completed, the buttonhole band is worked in a contrasting colour i-cord.

• Yarn Peter Pan Merino Baby 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls in lilac 3035 - MC 1 ball in turquoise 3039 – CC Substitute with a total of approximately 280 (330, 380, 430, 480, 530, 580) yards / 200 (300, 340, 390, 430, 480, 520) meters of DK weight yarn.

• Measurements To fit approximate age: 3 mnths (6 mnths, 1 yr, 1½ yrs, 2 yrs, 3 yrs, 4 yrs)

• Finished chest circumference when closed: 18.5 (19.75, 21, 22.25, 23.25, 24.25, 25.5) in / 46.5 (49, 52.5, 55.5, 58, 61, 63.5) cm

It is designed to be worn with approx 2 in / 5 cm of positive ease, please refer to schematic for exact measurements.

• Tension 22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm / 4in measured over St st

• Needles 4mm straight 4mm DPNs

• Notions 4 Buttons, 1.25cm diameter stitch markers smooth waste yarn or stitch holders