Pippus-cardigan is worked seamlessly from top down. The stitch pattern is stretchy so you can block it according to your liking. Each size has separate instructions.

When choosing size do not rely solely on age categories. Choose size based on the actual chest measurement noting that 5-7.5 cm/ 2-3 inches of positive ease is already incorporated into the pattern.

Note that the body and sleeve lengths are given in pattern after blocking so make a swatch to see how the fabric behaves after blocking and adjust body and sleeve length accordingly.

Sizes

0-3, 6-9, 12-18 months, 2, 3-4 years

Finished measurements after blocking

Actual chest circumference 40.5 (43.5, 46-48.5, 53, 58.5) cm/ 16 (17, 18-19, 21, 23) inches

Yarn

Garnstudio DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% merino) 105 m/ 115 yds per 50 g or any DK weight yarn which knits to gauge

Short sleeves: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls
315 (315, 420, 420, 525) m/ 345 (345, 459, 459, 574) yds

Long sleeves: 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) balls
315 (315, 420, 525, 525, 630) m/ 345 (345, 459, 574, 689) yds

Needles & notions

3.75 mm/ US 5 and 4.5 mm/ US 7 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer for magic loop) circular needle or set of DPNs or size to meet the gauge
scrap yarn or stitch holders
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
6 (8, 8, 8, 9) buttons, approximately 1.5 cm/ 5/8 inches in diameter

Gauge

24 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches with larger needles in pattern after blocking