This versatile top down cardigan pattern creates a beautifully textured cardigan for babies and children, using Sports or DK weight yarn. The circular yoke features eye-catching bands of contrast colour garter stitch and rib, adding a timeless touch. The kids cardigan pattern is knit from the top down, and the sleeves can be worked either in the round or flat, with instructions for both methods. The button bands are worked separately. With clear step-by-step instructions, a schematic, photo tutorials, and links to helpful video tutorials, this pattern ensures a smooth knitting experience from start to finish. Pattern Details: Sizes: 0 - 3 months, 3 - 6 months, 6 - 12 months, 12 - 18 months, 18 - 24 months, 2 - 4 years, 4 - 6 years, 6 - 8 years, 8 - 10 years. Yarn: 175 - 650 metres (190 - 710 yards) of main colour sports weight or light DK weight yarn depending on size knitted. NEEDLES: 3.75 mm (US 5) and 3.25 mm (US 3) long circular needle, 3.75 mm (US 5) and 3.25 mm (US 3) short circular or double pointed needles for the sleeves TENSION/GAUGE: 24 sts and 32 rows over a 10 cm (4") square in stocking st (stockinette) using 3.75 mm (US 5) needle SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate TECHNIQUES: cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, pick up stitches, short row shaping (optional), cast off
