Cardigan sizes: 3-4 years (5-6 years) 7-8 years (9-10 years) 11-12 years: https://seventhsedge.etsy.com/listing/4338327597

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking):
Chest circumference:
3-4 years 24.5 inches/62 cm
5-6 years 26.5 inches/67 cm
7-8 years 28.5 inches/72 cm
9-10 years 30.5 inches/77 cm
11-12 years 32.5 inches/82 cm

Gauge swatch (blocked): 19 stitches x 31 rows in texture pattern = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm.

Suggested needles: U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles, if you don’t use The Magic Loop Technique (or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge).

Suggested yarn: Worsted weight yarn (100 grams/3.53 ounces = 207 yards/189 meters): 210 (230) 260 (300) 350 g. Touch of Alpaca from Lion Brand used.

Materials needed: 7 (7) 7 (8) 8 0.75 inches/2 cm buttons, scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle, measurement tape

Experience level: Intermediate.

Techniques: Cast on, Knit, Purl, Increases, k2tog, k3tog, Bind off.

The Aster Cardigan is a classical raglan worked back and forth on long circular needles top-down with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or long circular needles with the Magic Loop Technique. This pattern is so customizable depending on your length preferences. This cardigan should be worn with 2.5-5.5 inches/6-13 cm in positive ease at the chest.