Arden Cardigan

The cardigan is worked from the bottom up, with the body in one piece, then divided at the armholes with back and front sections finished separately. Set-in sleeves are worked flat separately, then attached and seamed at armhole and underarm. The basket stitch instruction is written.

The basket stitch uses more yarn than stocking stitch, but creates a garment with lots of positive ease, and a very generous fit in the body.

Sizes: 3-6m (6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-4yrs, 4-6yrs)

Needles: 3.50mm (US 4) for rib plus 4mm (US 6), straight or circular.

Yarn: DK 50g x 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls e.g., Drops Merino Extra Fine (105m per ball)

Buttons: 6 (6, 6, 7, 7)