This pattern provides instructions for two styles of cardigans, knitted in King Cole DK yarn.

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 4mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(1-2 years: 54cm/21”), (3-4 years: 56cm/22”), (5-6 years: 61cm/24”), (7-8 years: 66cm/26”), (9-11 years: 71cm/28”).

Yarns used:
King Cole Splash DK - 100g balls.
320yrds/293m
Shades: 1946-Sapling, 1568-Black Label.

King Cole Baby Big Value DK - 100g balls.
316yrds/289m
Shades: 46-Cream.

Short Sleeved Cardigan:
(Size 1: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 2: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 3: 3 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 6 buttons),
(Size 4: 3 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 6 buttons),
(Size 5: 4 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 7 buttons).

Long Sleeved Cardigan:
(Size 1: 2 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 2: 2 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 3: 2 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 4: 3 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 5: 3 balls yarn + 7 buttons).