This whimsically dapper cardigan is equally suited for the shores or the sandbox, fending off the chill for milder weather in a lighter fabric that gives little arms lots of freedom. • Cardigan is worked from the top down. It features a doubled collar and inset pockets that give just a taste of intarsia (sew them on as patches if you prefer). • Pattern is written for adventurous beginner to intermediate knitters. Shown in size 4. The sweater is sized with extra length in sleeves and hem for added longevity.

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Size
3 months (6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2){4, 6, 8}
Finished Chest
17.5 (18.75, 20.25, 21.75, 23.5){25.5, 27.75, 29.75}“
Gauge
24 sts and 36 rows per 4” in stockinette on larger needles
Yarn
175 (200, 250, 300, 450){500, 625, 725} yards A and 125 (150, 175, 225, 325){400, 500, 600} yards B sport weight yarn
Tools
Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm) circular needles and set of 5 DPNs in each size, crochet hook suitable for provisional CO, stitch markers
Notions
5 (5, 6, 6, 6){7, 7, 7} 1” buttons