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The Lileya cardigan is worked from the top down with raglan increases on the yoke and a lovely, nice lace pattern.
The body is worked back and forth, while the sleeves are worked in the round. The button and buttonhole bands are knitted together with the base of the cardigan.

Sizes contained in pattern:
1,5–2 yrs: chest circumference - 52 cm/20,5 in
3-4 yrs - 56 cm/11.42 in
5-6 yrs - 60 cm/23,6 in
7-8 yrs - 64 cm/25,2 in
9-10 yrs - 68 cm/26,8 in
11–12 yrs - 72 cm/28,3 in
13–14 yrs - 80 cm/31.5 in

You will need:
– yarn: Zegna Baruffa Cashwool (100% merino, 100 g – 300 m).
– US 4 - 3.5 mm and US 2½ - 3.0 mm circular knitting needles, or other size to obtain gauge.
– stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or waste yarn.
– buttons, diameter 12-15 mm.

Gauge:
23 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in lace pattern on 3.5 mm US4 needles