Cute button-front cardigan and peaked cap with earflaps. Sizes 6-24 mos (17-20”/43-51 cm chest). Shown in Patons Astra Baby Variegated #02721 & Blue Aqua #02755. 3.75 mm (US 5) & 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles. Skill level: Cardigan Intermediate, Cap Easy. (Patons Yarns)

SIZE

Cardigan
6 mos - 17” (43 cm) chest measurement - finished 20” (51 cm)
12 mos - 18” (45.5 cm) - finished 21 1/2” (54.5 cm)
18 mos - 19” (48 cm) - finished 22” (56 cm)
24 mos - 20” (51 cm) - finished 23” (58.5 cm)

MATERIALS

Cardigan
Main Color
6 or 12 mos size (2 balls)
18 or 24 mos size (3 balls)
Contrast Color
6 mos size (1 ball)
12 or 18 mos size (2 balls)
24 mos size (3 balls)
2 colors, 3-6 balls total

Circular needle size 3.75 mm (US 5) 24” (60 cm) long (in addition to straights listed above)

1 stitch holder
5 buttons for cardigan

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for boys or girls (reverse buttons/buttonholes).

See also Cardigan and Cap Set (Cap)