Kids Cardigan in Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply

Description

The Kids Cardigan is a versatile, lightweight cardigan designed for children aged 2 to 8 years. Crafted using Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply yarn, this cardigan features a striped design with ribbed edges for a neat and classic look. The cardigan is knit flat and seamed, making it a perfect layering piece for all seasons.

Tension

24 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.50mm needles.

Sizes

Materials

Needle Sizes

3.00mm (US 2.5) and 3.50mm (US 4) knitting needles.
Tapestry needle for finishing.
5 (5, 7, 7) buttons.

Instructions Overview

Body: The cardigan is worked flat in pieces for the back, left front, and right front sections. It starts with a garter stitch hem and continues in stocking stitch with the stripe pattern.
Sleeves: The sleeves are knit flat and seamed to the body, with gentle shaping.
Button Bands & Neckline: Ribbed button bands and neckline are picked up and worked separately using smaller needles.

Stitch Patterns

Stocking Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side.
Garter Stitch: Worked for the hem, cuffs, and button bands for a neat finish.

Finishing

Seams: Sew the shoulder, side, and sleeve seams using mattress stitch.
Blocking: Block the cardigan to measurements for a smooth and even finish.
Buttons: Sew buttons along the button band.

Designer

Naturally Yarns

Yarn Size

DK/8ply

Recommended Yarn

Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply

Notions

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, buttons

Beginner

Kids Cardigan Knitting Pattern (K3030)