Please note that this listing is for a PDF knitting pattern and not the final garment.
A perfect little short-sleeved cardi for children to wear over a long-sleeved top in the fall or sundress in the spring. This simple smock style cardigan is feminine and whimsical, and is sure to be a favorite!
This is a children's top down, raglan style cardigan which is worked on circular needles. The body of the sweater is worked in stockinette stitch, while the sleeves and pockets add interest with reverse stockinette. Stitches are picked up for the button and buttonhole bands, as well as for the collar, which is worked vertically.
Shown in size 6 on a seven-year-old girl.
Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8) [10,12,14,16]
Chest Measurement: 21 (23, 25, 26.5) [28, 30, 31.5, 32.5]” / 53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 67) [71, 76, 80, 82.5] cm
Finished Garment Measurements
Chest: 24 (26, 28, 29.5) [31, 33, 34.5, 35.5]” / 61 (66, 71, 75) [79, 84, 87.5, 90] cm
Length: approx 13 (14.5, 17, 19) [20.25, 21.25, 22, 22.5]” / 33 (37, 43, 48.5) [51.5, 54, 56, 57] cm after blocking excluding collar
Materials
Quince and Co. Chickadee (100% American Wool; 181 yd (166 m) / 50 g skein)
Color: Carrie’s Yellow
3 (3, 3, 4) [4, 4, 5, 5] skeins
Or 390 (450, 550, 610) [670, 740, 800, 840] yds / 355 (415, 505, 560) [620, 680, 735, 770] m of a sport weight wool such as Cascade 220 Sport
24-inch US #5/3.75 mm circular needle or size required to get gauge
24-inch US #4/3.25 mm circular needle
Optional DPNs in US #4/3.25 mm (set of 4)
4 pieces waste yarn
Stitch markers
Three 1.5”/38 mm buttons
Tapestry needle
Gauge
22 sts/32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needles
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.
