Summer Baby Cardigan

This is the knitting pattern for a Baby Cardigan worked in a simple lace stitch. This pattern has alternative long or short sleeves so will be a great little cardigan for either summer or winter. The skirt section is worked in one (no side seams).

Sizes Age: 0-3 mths 3-6mths 6-12mths 1-2yrs To Fit Chest: 40(16) 45(18) 50(20) 55(22) cm/in Actual Chest: 45(18) 50(20) 55(22) 60(24) cm/in Back Length: 28(11) 29.5(11½) 33.5(13) 34.5(13½) cm/in Long Sleeve Length: 13(5) 15(6) 18(7) 21(8¼) cm/in Short Sleeve Length: 4(1½) 4(1½) 4(1½) 4(1½) cm/in

Materials Long Sleeve Cardigan 3[3:4:4] x 50g balls Rowan Pure Wool DK shade 057 Dew (125 m/137 yds per ball) Short Sleeve Cardigan 2[2:3:3] x 50g balls Rowan Pure Wool DK shade 057 Dew (125 m/137 yds per ball) 1 small button 4 mm needles (US 6)

To Substitute: Use same length of any DK (Light Worsted) weight yarn that knits to a tension of 22 sts and 28/30 rows worked over stocking stitch on no 4 mm needles.

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