Children’s Summer Cardigans to fit from birth to 7 years old
Knitted using 4 ply wool
Pattern is written in English

Design
The cardigans have a twisted rib border and 8-row repeat pattern. The front, back and sleeves are knitted separately and sewn together. The ribbed neck and buttonhole bands are added by picking up stitches. The cardigans have a one button fastening.

Sizes
The pattern gives instructions for 6 sizes: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years and 6-7 years old. To fit chest: 41, 46, 51, 56, 61 and 66 cms or 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 inches.

Yarn
The pattern uses 4 ply wool (an alternative for overseas knitters would be USA Sport or Australian 5 ply).
The picture shows the cardigans knitted for size 1-2 years using Sirdar Snuggly 4 ply in shade Pearly Pink (0302) and size 2-3 years in shade White (0251).

Skill
Intermediate. Experience of keeping the pattern correct while decreasing or increasing the stitch count is required.

Tension
26 sts and 37 rows to 10 cm (stocking stitch) on 3.25 mm needles or size needed to achieve stated tension.

Needles
Sizes 2.75 mm and 3.25 mm (USA 2 and 3) straight needles are required.

Other requirements
1 button per cardigan

Please note the pattern is written in English using British terminology.

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