Aster baby cardigan is a classical raglan worked back and forth on long circular needles top-down with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or long circular needles with the magic loop technique. This pattern is so customizable depending on your preferences for length. This cardigan should be worn with 3.5-5 inches/9-13 cm in positive ease at the chest.

Cardigan sizes: 0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-12 months (12-24 months)
The sizes 0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-12 months (12-24 months) correspond to a chest measurement of approximately 14.5-16 (16-17.5) 17.5-19 (19-20.5) inches/36-40 (40-44) 44-48 (48-52) cm.

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking):
Chest circumference:
0-3 months - 19.5 inches/49 cm
3-6 months - 21 inches/53 cm
6-12 months - 22.5 inches/57 cm
12-24 months - 24 inches/61 cm

Note: Shown in size 0-3 months.

Gauge swatch (blocked):
18 stitches x 31 rows in texture pattern on U.S. 6 (4 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm

Suggested needles:
U.S. 6 (4 mm) circular needles, U.S. 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles (if the sleeves are will be not worked using the Magic Loop Technique), or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge

Suggested yarn:
DK (11 wpi) weight yarn (Wool 65%, Alpaca 35%; 50g (1.76Oz) = 109 yards (100 m): 125 (150) 185 (220) g. Garnstudio Drops Lima used.

Materials needed: 0.85 inch/2.2 cm buttons 5, scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle, measurement tape