The Junior Cardigan – PDF

SIZES: 92 (98-104) 110-116 (122-128) 134-140 (146-152) cm, suitable for children approximately 2 (3-4) 5-6 (7-8) 9-10 (11-12) years old

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Bust circumference 64 (70) 75 (80) 84 (90) cm
Length from back neckline to hem 35 (38) 41 (44) 47 (50) cm
Sleeve inseam length 25 (29) 32 (35) 38 (41) cm

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS:
3 mm circular needle, 80 cm
4 mm circular needle, 80 cm
2 stitch holders
stitch markers
5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) buttons (diameter 1.5 – 2 cm)
tapestry needle

GAUGE: 22 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm in broken rib stitch on 4 mm needles

YARN RECOMMENDATION:
Sandnes Duo, 55% merino, 45% cotton (50 g = 124 m)

YARN QUANTITY:
Main color: 220 (250) 280 (300) 350 (400) g of recommended yarn or at least
540 (620) 690 (750) 860 (990) m of another DK weight yarn
Contrast color: approx. 5-10 g or 12-25 m of DK weight yarn
Other yarn suggestions: Dale Lerke, Drops Cotton Merino, Drops Extra Merino Fine, Sandnes Double Sunday, Sandnes Merinoull, Drops Daisy

TECHNIQUES:
The cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the top down in broken rib stitch.
The body is knitted back and forth, and short rows are used at the neckline to improve fit.
The neckline, armholes, and hem are finished with ribbing. The front edges, including buttonholes, are knitted in double knitting as the work progresses.
The sleeves are knitted in the round using the Magic Loop technique, and if desired, three contrast-colored stripes can be knitted on the forearm.

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