ERRATA - 20.03.2021

Pattern also available through Loop Knitting.

For Sizes 3 & 4, the side seam will end up being too long.

Divide for Sleeves (RS): …
Next row (WS): K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.
Next row (RS): Knit.
Rep last 2 rows until Body measures 2.5 (4, 2.5, 2)cm / 1 (1½, 1, ¾)in from underarm cast-on ending with a WS row.

SIZES
To fit: 0-6 months (6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-4 years) Finished chest: 43.5 (49.5, 55, 61)cm / 17¼ (19½, 21¾, 24)in Length down centre back: 27 (30.5, 33, 35.5)cm / 10½ (12, 13, 14)in
Sleeve length from underarm: 13 (15, 18, 23) cm / 5 (6, 7, 9)”
Samples shown: size 0-6 months (purple/ochre version). Size 1-2 (grey/cream version).

YARN
Rico Linea Botanica (aran/heavy worsted weight; 100% Organic wool dyed with natural dyes; 130m / 142yds per 50g skein)
Ochre sample:
A: Violacea (005); 1 (1, 1, 1) skein
B: Flava (003); 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins
Grey and cream sample:
A: Alba (001); 1 (1,1,1) skein
B: Caerula (006); 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins

La Bien Aimée Merino DK

DK Weight (252 yards(230 meters); 100% Merino Wool, hand-dyed, 115 gr per skein
MC: Madeleine
CC: Fauna

Yellow Version
MC: Yellow Brick Road
CC: Loam

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular knitting needle, 80-100cm (32-40in) length
Note: The main body of the cardigan is knit back and forth in rows with the sleeves worked in the round using the magic loop technique. If preferred you can use long straight knitting needles for the body and double-pointed needles for the sleeves.
Scrap yarn
6 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Brass Mini buttons available from Loop
Matching needle and thread

TENSION
21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch on 4.5mm needles after blocking.
Take time to check your tension to ensure an accurate finish.