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This modern cardigan features classic stretchy ribbing with a cozy collar to create the perfect closet essential. It’s sized from tiny to teen and is ideal for both boy and girl members of the family. * Ryan is a seamless, raglan-style knit that makes a great first sweater project. Choose between a buttoned or zippered front closure (instructions for no-sew zipper installation are included). * Shown in size 3 years (with toggles) and 5 years (with zipper).

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SIZE
3-6 months(6-12 months, 12-24 months, 3, 5){8, 10, 12, 14}

FINISHED CHEST
18.5(20.5, 22.5, 24.5, 26.5){28.5, 30.5, 32.5, 34.5} inches

GAUGE
24 sts and 28 rows per 4” in Sleeve Rib on larger needles

YARN
315(420, 510, 600, 735){870, 1030, 1150, 1285} yards worsted weight yarn

TOOLS
Size 6 (4 mm) and size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles and set of 5 DPNs in each size, stitch markers, latch hook (knitpicker) for seamless zipper installation

NOTIONS
5 (6, 7, 8, 8)[9, 9, 9, 10] 1” toggles or buttons or 9 (11.5, 13, 14, 16)[19, 21, 22, 23]“ separating
zipper (shown with a two-way separating zipper)