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Sailor Cardigan Mini
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Sailor Cardigan Mini is a simple and timeless cardigan for little ones - a beautiful knitted piece that fits effortlessly into any wardrobe. The Sailor Cardigan Mini is a little classic for the wardrobe. It's a beautiful little cardigan, designed with a simple and timeless look, making it a perfect addition to any little one's wardrobe. A cardigan that looks just as lovely over a dress as it does paired with a soft pair of trousers. 
The Sailor Cardigan Mini is worked seamlessly from the top down in one piece, with raglan increases creating a simple and elegant construction without the need to sew in the sleeves. The cardigan is worked flat on a circular needle and features a classic button fastening at the front, with the button bands knitted as you go. The design is kept simple with stockinette stitch, a faux-rib pattern and delicate details along the edges, giving the cardigan a classic and understated look. Sailor Cardigan Mini is therefore completely seamless and requires no finishing or assembly.

Sizes: 0-3 (3-6) 6-9 (9-12) 12-18 (18-24) months   

Measurements
Chest circumference: 45 (49) 53 (55) 59 (60) cm / 17¾ (19¼) 20¾ (21¾) 23¼ (23¾)"
Length: 24 (26) 29 (32) 34 (35) / 9½ (10¼) 11½ (12½) 13½ (13¾)"

Measurement-guide
The sizes 0-3 (3-6) 6-9 (9-12) 12-18 (18-24) months are designed to fit a child with a chest circumference of approximately: 42 (45) 47 (49) 50 (53) cm / 16½ (17¾) 18½ (19¼) 19¾ (20¾)". The finished chest circumference of the Sailor Cardigan Mini is 45 (49) 53 (55) 59 (60) cm / 17¾ (19¼) 20¾ (21¾) 23¼ (23¾)". This gives approximately 3-9 cm / 1¼–3½" of positive ease. As children grow at very different rates, it is important to consider the individual child's measurements when choosing a size and adjusting the length of the cardigan.

Gauge:
28 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4" square in stockinette stitch using ndl size 3 mm (US 2.5/UK 11)

Needles
Circular needle 60 cm / 24", 2.5 mm (US 1.5 / UK 13) and 3 mm (US 2.5 / UK 11)
Double-pointed needles (dpns) 2.5 mm (US 1.5 / UK 13) and 3 mm (US 2.5 / UK 11)

Yarn
Pascuali, Balayage (50 g / 175 m / 191 yds): 100 (150) 150-200 (200) 200 (250) g

Buttons
Ø 12 mm: 5 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) stk.

Yarn alternative
Gepard Garn, Cotton Wool 3 (50 g / 230 m / 252 yds)
Gepard Garn, Wild & Soft (50 g / 240 m / 262 yds)
Gepard Garn, My Fine Wool (50 g / 233 m / 255 yds)

Difficulty: Experienced beginner

Yarn at photos
Grey cardigan: Pascuali, Balayage, col. 617 Ishinka
Blue cardigan: Gepard Garn, Wild & Soft, col. 746 Jeans
White cardigan: Gepard Garn, Cotton Wool 3, col. 101

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