This pretty little cropped cardigan has a graduated subtle purl-stitch textured pattern around the body, reminding me of pebbles scattered along the beach. It is perfect to wear for a little extra warmth over a dress, or with a T-shirt and trousers. The top-down construction of this cardigan allows maximum knitting pleasure with minimum finishing off!

SIZING
Approx. age 0-3mo(6-12mo,12-18mo,18-24mo)3-4yo,5-6yo
To fit chest: 16(18,20,21.5)23,25“/40.5(46,51,55)58, 63.5cm
Actual chest size of garment: 17(19,21.5,23)24.5,26”/ 43(48,55,58)62,66cm

TENSION
4”/10cm = 20.5sts and 28 rows over stocking stitch on 4mm needles.

YARN
Approximately 130(170,220,260)300,340m or 145(185,240,285)330,375yards of double knitting yarn.
For the 0-3 month turquoise cardigan I used Deramores Studio DK yarn (250m/100g).
For the 6-12 months red cardigan I used Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo yarn (80% bamboo, 20% wool; 95m/104yds per 50g).
For the 12-18 month cardigan I used Fruit Fusion DK yarn (75% superwash merino/25% nylon; 225m/100g) in the ‘Signature’ colourway.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
4mm circular needle of 80-100cm length (or size to give correct tension) - this cardigan could be knitted on straight needles if preferred, but for ease of accommodating stitches I prefer to work with a circular needle.
4mm set of double pointed needles (or size to give correct tension)
6 stitch markers
2 stitch holders or scrap yarn
3 buttons