This little cardi was designed for my little girl to wear over her romper or dress on cool Summer and Autumn days, playing outdoors at the park or on the beach, when an extra little layer is needed. A bonus is that each of the 4 sizes can be made from a single 100g skein of fingering weight yarn. It has a loose fit, with lowered armholes, and fastens with one button at the front neck, allowing it to hang loosely open. I’m not a fan of sewing up my finished knitting (and I’ve yet to meet someone who is!), so this cardigan was designed to be knitted all in one piece with minimal seams.

SIZING
Approx ages 0-3(6-12,12-18,18-24) months, to fit chest: 16(18,19,20)“/40.5(46,48,51)cm
Actual chest size of garment: 17(19,20.5,21.5)”/43(48,52,54.4)cm

TENSION
4”/10cm = 26 sts and 36 rows over stocking stitch on 3.5mm needles

YARN REQUIREMENTS
225(280,345,400)m/245(305,375,435)yds of fingering weight yarn.
I used Quince&co Finch fingering weight yarn in the ‘honey’ colourway (221yds/202m per 50g, 100% American Wool).

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Pair of 3.5mm knitting needles (or size to achieve correct tension)
4 stitch markers
Spare yarn or stitch holder
1 button