A mini version of the adult knit, tranquil, this simple-to-knit shadow rib pattern produces a subtly ornamented fabric with slim vertical twists and plenty of stretch for a comfortable fit. Like it’s precursor, shadow ribs kid is a modern-day cardigan for any occasion.

SIZES 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14) years

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
CHEST (Approx 2”/ 5cm positive ease) 23 (25, 27 ¼, 28 ¼, 30 ½, 31 ¾, 33 ¾)”/58.5 (63.5, 69, 72, 77.5, 80.5, 85.5)cm

YARN
3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins Madelinetosh Tosh DK 100% superwash merino; 225 yds/skein or

Approx 525 (625, 725, 800, 950, 1125, 1250)yds/475 (757, 675, 725, 875, 1025, 1150)m light worsted weight yarn

NEEDLES and BUTTONS
Size 6 US/4mm needles, or size to obtain gauge
5 (5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7) buttons, 3/8”/12mm diameter, or desired size

GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rows = 4”/ 10cm in Shadow Rib. Take time to check gauge.

CONSTRUCTION
Fronts, back and sleeves are worked separately from the bottom-up, blocked and then seamed. Stitches are picked up and neckband is worked.