Little Hearts for Kids is based on the Little Hearts cardigan I originally designed for babies. The cardigan is knit flat from the top down and features a simple, sweet, heart colorwork yoke, which is a perfect way to use a special mini skein or precious leftover bit of sock yarn.

Sizes
12mo (18mo), 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) years

Size Guide
TO FIT A CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE OF:
19 (20), 21 (23, 25, 26.5, 28) inches / 47.5 (50), 52.5 (57.5, 62.5, 66, 70) cm
FINISHED SWEATER CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:
22 (23), 24 (26, 28, 29.5, 31) inches / 55 (57.5), 60 (65, 70, 74, 77.5) cm

Yarn Suggestion
80% merino / 20% nylon fingering weight yarn
Sample knit in Flora Yarns Flora’s Favourite Sock in the color “Umeå“ and “Night”

Supplies
• 400 (437) 660 (710, 765, 875, 1100) yards / 365 (400) 600 (650, 700, 800, 1000) meters in main color
• 33 (38) 38 (38, 45, 45, 45) yards / 30 (35) 35 (35, 40, 40, 40) meters in contrast color
• 7 (7), 8 (8, 9, 10, 10) buttons

Gauge
28 sts 39 rows per 4in / 10cm using larger needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Needles
US size 2, 2.75mm and US size 1, 2.25mm or size needed to obtain gauge