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My First Cardigan
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An easy top-down cardigan for little ones
Sizes
To Fit: 0-3 (6-12, 18-24) months.
Finished Chest Circumference: 20 (22, 24)” / 51 (56, 61) cm
Body Length: 10 ½ (11, 12)” / 26.5 (28, 30.5) cm
Sleeve Length: 5 ½ (6, 7 ½)” / 14 (15, 19) cm
Shown in Size 18-24 months
Materials
Sport weight yarn:
300 (400, 500) yards / 275 (365, 457) meters
We used a yarn that has been since discontinued. Kraemer Perfection Sport (70% Acrylic, 30% Merino Wool, 400 yards / 100 Gram skein) In Color Coral Belle
1 (1, 2) ball(s)
Needles
- RIBBING: US Size 2 (2.75 mm) straight and double pointed needles (set of 5) or use a 40” / 100 cm length or longer circular for magic loop method. (see right for explanation on magic loop)
- MAIN BODY: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) straight and double pointed needles (set of 5) or use a 40” / 100 cm length or longer circular for magic loop method. (see right for explanation on magic loop)
Notions
- 2 stitch holders
- 4 stitch markers
- 3 buttons, ½” / 1.5 cm diameter
- Tapestry needle
- Sewing needle and thread to match yarn color
Gauge
24 sts, 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm st st on larger knitting needle after blocking. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
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- First published: March 2020
- Page created: March 11, 2020
- Last updated: August 31, 2026 …
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