The Mini Cardigan – PDF

SIZES: 50 (56) 62-68 (74) 80 (86) cm, suitable for approx. 1 (2) 3-6 (9) 12 (18) month old babies

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest circumference 44 (47) 51 (53) 55 (58) cm
Length from back neck to hem 22 (24) 26 (28) 31 (33) cm
Sleeve inseam 12 (14) 16 (18) 21 (23) cm

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS:
2.5 mm circular needle, 80 cm
3 mm circular needle, 80 cm
2 stitch cables or stitch holders
stitch markers
5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (7) buttons (diameter 1.2 – 1.5 cm)
darning needle

GAUGE: 30 sts x 44 rows = 10 x 10 cm in broken rib stitch on 3 mm needles

YARN RECOMMENDATION:
Knitting for Olive Merino, 100% non-superwash merino (50 g = 250 m)
Sandnes Sunday, 100% non-superwash merino (50 g = 235 m)

YARN QUANTITY:
Main color: 60 (70) 80 (90) 100 (110) g of recommended yarn or at least
300 (350) 400 (450) 500 (550) m of another Light Fingering or Fingering weight wool yarn
Contrast color 1: approx. 2-3 g or 6-10 m of Light Fingering or Fingering weight wool yarn
Contrast color 2: approx. 1-2 g or 3-6 m of Light Fingering or Fingering weight wool yarn

TECHNIQUES:
The cardigan is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom in broken rib stitch.
The body is knitted back and forth, and the neckline uses short rows for a better fit.
The neckline, armholes, and hem are finished with ribbing. The front edges, including buttonholes, are knitted in double knitting as you go.
The sleeves are knitted in the round using the Magic Loop technique, and the forearms feature three contrast-colored stripes.

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