This cute hooded cardigan uses slipped stitches to create a colorful textured effect. Shown in Patons Astra. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

SIZES
Chest measurement
0-6 months: 16 ins [41 cm]
6-12 months: 18 ins [46 cm]
12-18 months: 20 ins [51 cm]
18-24 months: 22 ins [56 cm]

Finished chest
0-6 months: 18½ ins [47 cm]
6-12 months: 20 ins [51 cm]
12-18 months: 22 ins [56 cm]
18-24 months: 24 ins [61 cm]

MATERIALS
Patons® Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)
Main Color (MC) (White)
0-6 months: 2 balls
6-12 months: 3 balls
12-18 months: 3 balls
18-24 months: 4 balls
1 ball of each
Contrast A: (Blue)
Contrast B: (Green)
Contrast C: (Yellow)
4 colors, 5-7 balls total

Sizes 3¼ mm (U.S. 3) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.
3 buttons.

Worked in 4-row slipped stitch pattern.

Construction schematics are provided in pdf download (May 2009).

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