This knitting pattern is for Dandelion Cardigan.

This beautiful short sleeve cardigan is an ideal garment for hot summer days. It looks great with any summer outfits such as beach dress, pretty skirt or even with shorts.
The cardigan is quick and fancy to knit. It is knitted with pretty lace pattern with sport weight cotton yarn in bright orange color. It is decorated with the matching button at front.
The pattern is easy to follow and suitable for advanced beginners. It contains five pages of written instructions, lace chart and picture.

The pattern is written for six sizes: 6-9 months, 9-12 months; 18-24 months; 3 - 4 years; 5 - 6 years, 7 – 8 years.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (6-9 months, 9-12 months; 18-24 months; 3 - 4 years; 5 - 6 years, 7 – 8 years):

• Chest: 51 (53; 56; 58; 60; 65) cm / 20 (21; 22; 23; 24; 25½) inches
• Length to shoulder: 21 (24; 26; 28; 31; 34) cm / 8¼ (9½; 10¼; 11; 12¼; 13½) inches

MATERIALS:

• 2 (3, 3, 4; 4; 5) x 50g cotton yarn
• Knitting needle size 2½ (3 mm)
• Circular needle size 1½(2.5mm)x40cm
• Crochet hook 3 mm or knitter’s needle
• Stitch markers
• 1 x 20 mm (¾ inch) button

WEIGHT OF YARN: Sport/ 5-ply

GAUGE:
26 stitches and 35 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using needle size 2½ (3mm).