Anna's Summer Cardigan Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Anna’s Summer Cardigan Knitting Pattern by PetiteKnit
Printed knitting pattern in English. Yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.
Anna’s Summer Cardigan by PetiteKnit: A lace cardigan for babies and children, with a raglan yoke and buttoned front.
Construction
Work the lace-patterned body flat from the top down with raglan increases. Knit the sleeves in the round, then pick up the front edges for the button and buttonhole bands.
Pattern at a glance
Designer difficulty: 4 of 5 (designer rating). Sizes: 3–6 months to 10–12 years.
Sizes and finished measurements
| Size | To fit body chest (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) | Buttons, 12 mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3–6 months | 45 | 50 | 29 | 6 |
| 6–9 months | 47 | 53 | 31 | 6 |
| 9–12 months | 49 | 55 | 33 | 6 |
| 1–2 years | 53 | 58 | 35 | 6 |
| 2–3 years | 54 | 61 | 37 | 6 |
| 3–4 years | 56 | 63 | 39 | 6 |
| 4–5 years | 57 | 66 | 41 | 6 |
| 5–6 years | 59 | 66 | 42 | 6 |
| 6–7 years | 62 | 71 | 44 | 6 |
| 7–8 years | 64 | 74 | 47 | 8 |
| 8–9 years | 68 | 76 | 50 | 9 |
| 9–10 years | 72 | 79 | 51 | 10 |
| 10–12 years | 77 | 84 | 52 | 10 |
Allow approximately 7 cm of positive ease; choose by chest measurement and adjust lengths to suit the child.
Gauge, needles and notions
Gauge: 23 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm in lace pattern on 3.5 mm needles
Needles: Circular needles: 3 mm and 3.5 mm / 60 or 80 cm needles; Double-pointed needles: 3 mm and 3.5 mm needles
Ask us to help choose a stocked yarn alternative; replacement quantities depend on achieving the lace gauge and fabric.
Recommended yarn available at Wild & Woolly
Sandnes Garn Duo. Choose the strand arrangement shown below. Check current colour availability on the yarn pages.
Duo: one strand
| Size | Duo |
|---|---|
| 3–6 months | 345 m |
| 6–9 months | 345 m |
| 9–12 months | 345 m |
| 1–2 years | 345 m |
| 2–3 years | 460 m |
| 3–4 years | 460 m |
| 4–5 years | 575 m |
| 5–6 years | 575 m |
| 6–7 years | 575–690 m |
| 7–8 years | 690 m |
| 8–9 years | 690 m |
| 9–10 years | 805 m |
| 10–12 years | 805 m |
Metres are converted from PetiteKnit’s stated quantities.
Before you begin
Make a washed or blocked swatch and check both gauge and fabric before starting. Buy complete balls, allowing extra yarn for swatching, changes to length or fit, and differences in gauge. The metre figures are based on the designer’s quantities, rather than exact measured consumption.
Frequently asked questions
Does Anna’s Summer Cardigan use the same gauge as the adult version?
No. The junior cardigan uses 23 stitches and 34 rows per 10 cm in lace pattern. Use this pattern’s gauge and size-specific Duo table rather than the adult Anna’s Cardigan figures.
Can I lengthen Anna’s Summer Cardigan for a growing child?
Choose the size by chest measurement, allowing approximately 7 cm of positive ease, then adjust body and sleeve lengths to suit. Allow extra yarn for added length.