NEW PATTERN RELEASE! Little Friends is 25% off until September 7th at midnight EST when you use the code LITTLEFRIENDS25 at check out!

Join my email list below for discounts on all new releases. You’ll also gain discounts to my other patterns!

Little Friends is loads of fun and great for stash busting! Comfy and cozy to wear through any season, this little cardigan was inspired while watching my grandsons play at the park. I particularly wanted to stash bust for this one, so stripes were the way to go. Bold stripes are always fun, but I wanted a bit of a twist on mine. Hence, lots of little friends holding hands. So, hop on the love train!

The cardigan is worked from the top down with a circular yoke. A small section of short rows is worked at the neck to help with neck shaping. Sleeve instructions are written to use DPNs, however, an alternative method of working small circumferences can be used, such as a short circular needle for the larger sizes.

If you like Little Friends and would like to be notified about new patterns, you can email me at: lovelaughandknit@gmail.com

SIZES
3-6 mos (6-12 mos, 12-18 mos, 2, 4, 6)

Positive ease: 2” / 5 cm. The models are wearing a size 2 (age 2) with 2” / 5 cm ease and a size 6 (age 4½) with approx 4” / 10 cm ease for a comfortable fit and room to grow.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28)” / 45.5 (51, 56, 61, 66, 71) cm

Body Length to Underarm: 6¾ (7¼, 7¾, 9¼, 9¼, 9¾)” / 17 (18.5, 19.5, 23.5, 23.5, 25) cm

Upper Arm Circumference: 6¾ (8, 8½, 9, 10, 10½)” / 17 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 25.5, 26.5) cm

Sleeve Length to Underarm: 5½ (6½, 7½, 9, 9½, 10½)” / 14 (16.5, 19, 23, 24, 26.5) cm

Yoke Depth: 3½ (3½, 4½, 5, 5½, 6)” / 9 (9, 11.5, 12.5, 14, 15) cm

MATERIALS
Stash was used for both samples. The size 2 (Version 1) was largely knit from CHICKADEE by Quince & Co (Sport Weight; 100% wool; 181 yds / 165 m per 50 g). The size 6 (Version 2) was largely knit from 220 SUPERWASH SPORT by Cascade (Sport Weight; 100% Superwash Merino wool; 136 yds / 125 m per 50 g).
All yardages below are based on 181 yds / 165 m per 50 g ball as it allows for a little extra yardage.

VERSION 1:
Colours:
A, approx 105 (124, 135, 186, 187, 211) yds / 96 (114, 124, 170, 171, 193) m.
B, approx 57 (85, 102, 100, 109, 144) yds / 53 (78, 94, 92, 100, 132) m.
C, approx 57 (64, 92, 100, 120, 144) yds / 53 (59, 84, 92, 110, 132) m.
D, approx 36 (41, 70, 100, 135, 144) yds / 33 (38, 64, 92, 124, 132) m.
E, approx 45 (50, 55, 84, 89, 98) yds / 42 (46, 51, 77, 82, 90) m.
F, approx 32 (37, 40, 67, 74, 78) yds / 30 (34, 37, 62, 68, 72) m.

VERSION 2:
Colours:
A, approx 132 (154, 168, 222, 226, 254) yds / 121 (141, 154, 203, 207, 233) m.
B, approx 62 (90, 107, 106, 115, 152) yds / 57 (83, 98, 97, 106, 139) m.
C, approx 62 (70, 98, 106, 127, 152) yds / 57 (64, 90, 97, 117, 139) m.
D, approx 36 (41, 70, 100, 135, 144) yds / 33 (38, 64, 92, 124, 132) m.
E, approx 19 (22, 24, 49, 54, 57) yds / 18 (21, 22, 45, 50, 53) m.
F, approx 23 (27, 28, 55, 60, 64) yds / 21 (25, 26, 51, 55, 59) m.

Needles: 3.00 mm (US 2.5) and 3.50 mm (US 4) circular needles, 16” / 40 cm (optional for sleeves), 24” / 60 cm, and a set of DPNs.

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or st holders, tapestry needle, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) medium size buttons.

GAUGE
24 sts & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette / Stocking stitch on a 3.50 mm (US 4) needle, after blocking.