| Age: | 2-3 Years | 4-5 | 6-7 |
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| To fit c hest, cm: | 56 | 61 | 66 |
Sirdar No1 - Songbird
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2 | 2 | 3 |
Round neck cardigan with an all over pattern suitable for boys or girls, really good for those cooler times when they dont need a coat but its getting a little chilly. Quick and easy to knit using just knit and pearl stitches, and an included button band. I used my favourite yarn for working with and wash and wear ease, Sirdar No1
In three sizes 2-3 yrs, 4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs
The Iris Spring Cardigan is a children's knitted cardigan designed by Daisy for ages 2-7. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for three sizes: 22 inches (56cm) chest for ages 2-3, 24 inches (61cm) chest for ages 4-5, and 26 inches (66cm) chest for ages 6-7. The cardigan features button closures and is constructed using classic knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level knitters.
The Iris Spring Cardigan employs several fundamental knitting techniques throughout its construction. Garter stitch forms the foundation, worked over 8 rows to create a textured, reversible fabric with excellent stretch and recovery. The main body utilizes a four-row repeating pattern that combines knit and purl stitches to create visual interest and texture. Decreasing is incorporated strategically, including a center decrease in the first size during the garter stitch ribbing. The pattern requires careful attention to stitch counts across the three size variations, with cast-on numbers of 40, 42, and 44 stitches for the left front piece, demonstrating how the design scales proportionally for different ages.
The Iris Spring Cardigan is worked in DK weight yarn using Sirdar No1 in the colorway Songbird 0212. Yardage requirements vary by size: the 22-inch size requires 2 balls of 100g, the 24-inch size requires 2 balls, and the 26-inch size requires 3 balls. Two needle sizes are essential for this project: 4mm (US 6) needles for the main fabric and 3.25mm (US 3) needles for the ribbed edges and cuffs, creating a professional finish with proper elasticity. The cardigan is completed with 5 buttons for the smallest size and 6 buttons for the larger sizes, providing secure closure suitable for young children.
Achieving the correct tension is critical for proper fit in this children's cardigan. The pattern specifies a tension of 26 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches (10cm) when measured over the main pattern stitch. This gauge ensures that the finished garment will achieve the intended chest measurements and proper drape for the DK weight yarn used.
```| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Daisy |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Bought knitting pattern to download at home. Pattern gives basic instructions and requires some detailed understanding from the knitter to complete. Lovely outcome, however and I would use this service again.
