Flying butterflies

This summer baby cardigan knitting pattern features a lace butterfly motif adorning the body, with additional butterfly on each short sleeve. It is a seamlessly knitted from the top down using raglan method, worked flat (back and forth) for the body and in the round for the sleeves.

**Available in sizes to fit chest:**0-3 m / 16” 3-6 m / 17” 6-9 m / 17.5” 9-12 / 18.2” 12-18 m / 19” 18-24 m / 20”

MATERIALS: fingering/ 4ply yarn 50 g / 155 m You will need 1 - 2 ½ skeins yarn according to the cardigan size.

**KNITTING GAUGE:**27 sts and 34 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 3.5 mm needles.

**NEEDLES:**1 x 3.5 mm (US4) long circular needles

**NOTIONS:**Tapestry needle Stitch markers Crochet hook (optional) 3 flat buttons (10 mm) x 2 Stitch holders/ scrap yarn Sewing thread and needle Scissors

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!