These stranded cardigans were designed for the #5323 Snuggly Heirloom brochure by Sirdar. Knit in pieces then seamed, the cardigans offer a choice of either a v-neck or round/crew neck, Instructions are included for gender placement of the v-neck buttonholes.

TENSION
The gauge is the same for both stocking stitch and dot stitch pattern.
Check your tension - if less stitches use a thinner needle, if more use a thicker needle.

MEASUREMENTS
DESIGNED TO FIT AGES
0-3; 3-6; 6-9; 9-12; 12-18 months
1-2 years

TO FIT CHEST
42 46 50 52 54 56 cm
16½ 18 19¾ 20½ 21¼ 22 inches

ACTUAL FRONT CHEST WIDTH
23: 25.5: 27: 28: 29.5: 30.5 cm
9: 10: 10¾: 11: 11¾: 12 inches

FULL LENGTH
(approximately)
25: 27: 30: 32: 34: 36 cm
9¾: 10¾: 11¾: 12½: 13½: 14 inches

SLEEVE LENGTH
16: 17: 18: 20: 22: 25 cm
6¼: 6½: 7: 8: 8¾: 9¾ inches

MATERIALS
Round/Crew Neck Cardigan
Sirdar Elegant Button
code B5600-0121
5 5 5 6 6 6 buttons

F245 Snuggly Heirloom, 25g
A shade 553
4 4 5 5 6 6 balls
456, 456, 570, 570, 684, 684 yards

F245 Snuggly Heirloom, 25g
B shade 557
1 1 1 2 2 2 balls
114, 114, 114, 228, 228, 228 yards

V Neck Cardigan
Sirdar Elegant Button
code B5600-0121
4 4 4 5 5 5 buttons

F245 Snuggly Heirloom, 25g
A shade 551
4 4 5 5 6 6 balls
456, 456, 570, 570, 684, 684 yards

F245 Snuggly Heirloom, 25g
B shade 552
1 1 1 2 2 2 balls
114, 114, 114, 228, 228, 228 yards

The yarn amounts are based on average requirements when specified tension and yarn is used.