Description
This classic V-neck cardigan is a true wardrobe stable; possibilities for creating your own design by using stripes or contrast colours are endless. Pockets for your kid’s favorite treasures make it fun to wear. Choose a larger size, so it will fit over years and grow with your child.

The cardigan is worked top-down in one piece. Starting at the neck, increasing stitches along V-neck and raglan line; Dividing into body and sleeves and finishing them separately, including the pockets; picking up stitches for the buttonband and working it in the same stitch pattern as the cuffs, hem and pocket opening.

Instructions given are for a solid version, but you can play with stripes, use contrasting colours for pockets, buttonbands, hem and cuffs or bind off the last rows in a contrast colour. The options for creating an unique piece are endless.

Sizes
6-12m / 18m / 2y-3y / 4y / 6y / 8y / 10y / 12y

Finished chest measurements (worn closed)
52,25 / 57,5 / 62,25 / 67,5 / 70,75 / 78,5 / 82,75 / 87,25 cm (20,5 / 22,75 / 24,5 / 26,5 / 27,75 / 31 / 32,5 / 34,25 inches)

Sizing is a guide only and you should pick the finished measurement size that is closest to the child’s measurements plus at least 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) of positive ease. Children grow quickly, so if in doubt, pick the next size up!

Needles
Circular needles to obtain gauge: one larger (recommended 4.0 mm (US 6)) and one smaller (recommended 3,5mm (US 4)) with a length at least of 60 cm (24”) for working the body
Optional: double-pointed needles in both sizes (if you don’t want to work the sleeves with the magic loop method)
Spare needles for the pocket bags in larger size

Gauge
23 sts x 32 rows = 10x10cm (4x4inches) in stockinette stitch with larger needle size

Yarn
sportweight yarn to obtain required gauge
Eg: BC Garn Bio Balance (sportweight; 55% wool, 45% cotton; 225m (246yds) per 50g)
Or Lamana Como Tweed (sportweight; 100% merino wool; 120m (131yds) per 25g)
Or Pascuali Filati Natura Cumbria (sportweight; 60% cotton, 40% bamboo (viscose); 150m (164yds) per 50g)
Or Lang Yarns Merino 150 Color (sportweight; 100% Merino wool; 150m (164yds) per 50g)

Metres needed
300 / 350 / 450 / 550 / 650 / 730 / 780 / 850 m (327 / 382 / 490 / 600 / 709 / 796 / 850 / 927 yds) for a solid cardigan

Have always a bit more yarn in stock! Yardage may vary a bit from knitter to knitter, yarn to yarn!

You need
Stitch markers (4) // Stitch holders or waste yarn // Tapestry needle // 4-6 buttons (diameter approx.1cm (0,4 inches)