The unusual construction of this cardigan makes this a very fun knit. Worked from side to side starting at the center of the back, curvy short row hip shaping, clever side joining and short row sleeve caps can introduce you to several new techniques.

SIZE
Finished Chest: 20.75 (22.5, 24, 25.5, 27.25, 28.75, 30.5)” / 52.5 (57, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77.5) cm
To fit approx: 6 mts (12mts, 2yr, 4yr, 6yr, 8yr, 10yr)
Shown in size 6 mts on a 5 mt old baby.
MATERIALS
Fyberspates Chunky Scrumptious (45% Silk, 55% Merino; 133yds/122m per 100g skein); 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins
24-inch US #10/6mm circular needle or longer x 2
1 set US #10/6mm double-point needles
Waste yarn; stitch markers, safety pin, 2 buttons approx. 1”/2.5cm diam.

GAUGE
14 sts/20 rows = 4”/10 cm in st st

Techniques Described in pattern:
Single Row Buttonhole, Provisional Cast On, Three Needle Bind Off and Short Rows.