Polina’s Cardigan is the perfect accessory for all seasons. This is a classical raglan worked back and forth on long circular needles top-down with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or with the magic loop technique. This pattern is so customizable depending on your preferences for length. This cardigan should be worn with 3-5.5 inches/7-14 cm in positive ease at a chest.

Cardigan sizes: 3-4 years (5-6 years) 7-8 years (9-10 years) 11-12 years

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking):
Chest circumference:
3-4 years - 25 inches/64.5 cm
5-6 years - 27 inches/69 cm
7-8 years - 29 inches/73.5 cm
9-10 years - 31 inches/78 cm
11-12 years - 32.5 inches/82.5 cm

Note: Shown in size 3-4 years

Gauge swatch (blocked):
25 stitches x 44 rows in texture pattern on U.S. 3 (3,25 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm

Suggested needles:
U.S. 1.5 (2.5 mm) circular needle; U.S. 3 (3,25 mm) circular needle; U.S. 3 (3,25 mm) double-pointed needles (if the sleeves are not worked using the magic loop technique); or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge.

Suggested yarn:
Sport (12 wpi) weight yarn (Wool 100%; 50g (1.76Oz) = 191 yds (175 m): 170 (195) 225 (255) 290 g. DROPS Baby Merino used.

Materials needed: 0.6-0.75 inches/1.5-2 cm buttons 9 (10) 11 (12) 13; scissors; stitch markers; tapestry needle