From Zoe Mellor’s notes: “These traditional fair isle knits with their scalloped lacy edgings on the hem are perfect for little girls. The cardigan has a practical moss-stitch collar and is finished with mother-of-pearl buttons.”

Back, front, drop shoulder sleeves, and lacy edging are knitted separately. The neckband for the sweater, and both the collar and the button bands on the cardigan are picked up and knitted after seaming.

Size Information

• 6 months to 1 year: finished chest 61cm/24”, back length 29cm/11.5”, sleeve seam 18cm/7”
• 1-2 years: finished chest 66cm/26”, back length 32cm/12.5”, sleeve seam 20cm/8”
• 2-3 years: finished chest 71cm/28”, back length 36cm/14”, sleeve seam 25cm/10”

Yarn Requirements

Balls are assumed to be 50g each, containing 92 yards.

Sweater

• 6 months-1 year: 3 balls of main colour, 1 ball each of other three colours
• 1-2 years: 3 balls of main colour, 2 balls of contrast colour, 1 ball each of two minor colours
• 2-3 years: 4 balls of main colour, 2 balls of contrast colour, 1 ball each of two minor colours

Cardigan

• 6 months-1 year: 3 balls of main colour, 2 balls of contrast colour, 1 ball each of two minor colours ball of contrast colour
• 1-2 years: 3 balls of main colour, 2 balls of contrast colour, 1 ball each of two minor colours
• 2-3 years: 4 balls of main colour, 3 balls of contrast colour, 1 ball each of two minor colours

Other Equipment Needed

• small buttons: 3 if making smaller two sizes of sweater; 5 if making cardigan
• stitch holders