This pattern provides instructions for two styles of cardigans, knitted in King Cole DK yarn.

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 4mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(0-3 months: 36cm / 14”), (3-6 months: 41cm / 16”), (6-9 months: 46cm / 18”), (9-12 months: 51cm / 20”), (12-24 months: 54cm / 22”), (3-4 years: 56cm / 22”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Candystripe DK - 100g balls.
317yrds/290m
Shades: 3357-Liquorice, 1656-Lollipop.

King Cole Big Value Baby DK - 100g balls.
159yrds/145m
Shades: 46 Cream. 292 Apple.

Long Sleeved Cardigan:
(Size 1: 1 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 4 buttons),
(Size 2: 1 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 4 buttons),
(Size 3: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 4: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 5: 3 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 6: 3 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons).

Short Sleeved Cardigan:
(Size 1: 1 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 4 buttons),
(Size 2: 1 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 4 buttons),
(Size 3: 1 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 4: 1 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 5: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 6: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons).

This pattern requires a 4mm circular needle.