Have fun playing with color on this child’s sweater, which makes a perfect first stranded-colorwork project. The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the neck down with round-yoke shaping, and knits up quickly with aran weight yarn.

GAUGE
4” = 17 sts and 21 rows in Stocking Stitch on larger needles

SIZES
1 year(2 years, 4 years)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Chest: 21”(23.75”, 24.75”)
Body Length: 11.25”(12.5”, 14.25”)
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 7”(7.5”, 8.25”)

MATERIALS
Main color: 180(210, 300) yards aran weight yarn
Contrast color: 90(90, 100) yards aran weight yarn
US 8/5mm and US 10/6mm circular needles 16” or longer or size needed to obtain gauge and 2 sizes smaller
US 8/5mm and US 10/6mm set of 4 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge and 2 sizes smaller
6(7, 8) ⅝“ buttons
stitch holders
stitch markers
yarn needle