Wrap your little one in a super soft cardi to keep away the cold! This swing-style cardigan features an adorable rib pattern. Best of all, the easy machine wash and dry care of Martha Stewart Crafts Extra Soft Wool Blend TM/MC makes caring for this sweater worry-free. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L10681
Corrections applied Jul 17, 2012

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE: Child (Multiple Sizes)
0-12 months (2 years, 3 years, 4-6 years)

Finished Chest, buttoned
22 (25, 26-1/2, 29-1/2) in.
56 (63.5, 67.5, 75) cm)

Finished Length
10 (11, 12-1/2, 14) in.
25.5 (28, 32, 35.5) cm

Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Extra Soft Wool Blend (Article #5400)
2 (2, 3, 4) balls
Shown in Cobweb

Knitting Needles - Size 8 [5 mm]

Three buttons, about 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter
Split Ring Stitch Markers
Pieces: Left Front, Right Front, Back, Sleeves (2)

Gauge:
18 sts + 25 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS);
20 sts + 25 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in K2, p2 Rib, unstretched.

Construction schematics are provided.

Lion Brand Notes:

Cardigan is worked in 5 pieces; Back, 2 Fronts, and 2 Sleeves.

Back and Fronts beg with ribbing, then are worked in St st (K on RS, P on WS) to the beg of yoke (top of cardigan). The yoke is worked in ribbing.

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for boys or girls (reverse buttons/buttonholes).