A super simple baby sweater. Knit with DK weight yarn, this top down cardigan is a quick project, featuring cute garter stitch ridges and knit-as-you-go button bands. Just add 3 little buttons, weave in your ends and you’re done!

SIZES

• Size 1 (9-12 months): 56.5 cm (22.25”) chest
• Size 2 (12-18 months): 62 cm (24.5”) chest
• Size 3 (18-24 months): 68 cm (26.75”) chest

YARN

All Sizes: 440 m (480 yds) of DK weight yarn.

• MC: 210 m (240 yds)
• CC1: 110 m (120 yds)
• CC2: 110 m (120 yds)

Sampled in Drops Fiesta (110 m / 120 yds / 50 g). Sample is Size 1 modelled on a nine month old.

• MC: 2 x 27 - Winter Carnival
• CC1: 1 x 34 - Emerald
• CC2: 1 x 32 - Strawberry Ice Cream

GAUGE

22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm (4”), in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

NEEDLES

• 4 mm (US 6) 60 cm (24”) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 4 mm (US 6) DPNS or 80 cm (32”) circular needle for magic loop (sleeves)

NOTIONS

• Tapestry needle
• Wool wash
• 4 x stitch markers
• Row counter (optional)
• 2 x stitch holders (or waste yarn)
• Scissors 3 x 14 mm buttons
• Sewing thread (for attaching buttons)

SKILLS REQUIRED

Knit, purl, increase and decrease, backwards loop cast on, yarn over (buttonholes), knitting flat (body), knitting in the round (sleeves)