The Poppy cardigan is a sweater for any kid. This classic raglan worked on circular needles top-down in one piece with raglan increases. The sleeves are working in the round on double-pointed needles or using the magic loop technique. This pattern is customizable depending on your preferences for length. This cardigan should be worn with 4.75-7.5 inches/12-19 cm in positive ease at the chest.

Cardigan sizes: 3-4 years (5-6 years) 7-8 years (9-10 years) 11-12 years
The sizes 3-4 years (5-6 years) 7-8 years (9-10 years) 11-12 years correspond to a chest measurement of approximately 21-21.5 (22-23) 23.5-25 (25.5-27) 27.5-30 inches/53-55 (56-58) 59-63 (64-69) 70-76 cm.

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking):
Chest circumference:
3-4 years 26.75 inches/68 cm
5-6 years 28.75 inches/73 cm
7-8 years 30.75 inches/78 cm
9-10 years 32.75 inches/83 cm
11-12 years 34.75 inches/88 cm

Note: Shown in size 3-4 years

Gauge swatch (blocked):
16 stitches x 22 rows in stockinette stitch on the U.S. 8 (5 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm

Suggested needles:
U.S. 8 (5mm) circular needles and U.S. 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles, if the sleeves are will be not worked using the Magic Loop Technique (or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge)

Suggested yarn:
Aran (8 wpi) weight yarn (wool 20%, acrylic 80% 85g (3oz) = 197 yd (180 m): 150 (190) 230 (270) 310 g. Wool-Ease Lion Brand used.

Materials needed: 0.75 inch/2 cm buttons 5 (5) 6 (6) 7; scissors; stitch markers; tapestry needle; measurement tape