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Citrus Dream Child Cardigan Pattern

Lightweight Child's Cardigan – Perfect for Layering. 

Knit from the top-down with lightweight yarn, this knitting pattern is great for showcasing your favorite yarns and making adjustments as you knit. Perfect if your little one takes a stretch while it's on your needles!

Citrus Dream is an excellent introduction to top-down raglan construction, and you can easily transfer your knitting skills to the adult version.

Like pairing your knits with the little ones in your life? 

Why not try our step-by-step video workshop, which includes both the child and adult knitting patterns and has dedicated support threads as you knit. 

Don’t forget to join our supportive Knithub community for knit chats, too!

 

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PATTERN INFORMATION
SIZES
Approximate Age: 6 mts (12 mts, 18 mts, 2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 10 yrs)
To Fit Actual Chest Circumference Up To: 19 (20.25, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31)" / 48.5 (51.5, 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5, 78.5) cm.
1-4” / 2.5 - 10 cm positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest Circumference: 20 (21.25, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)” / 51 (54, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 81.5) cmbuttoned.
22” / 56 cm size modelled with 4”/ 10 cm positive ease on a 9 month child.
Length: 9.5 (10.25, 11, 12.25, 13.5, 15, 17.5, 19)" / 24 (26, 28, 31, 34.5, 38, 44.5, 48.5) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn
Life In the Long Grass ‘Singles’ (100% Superwash Merino; 400 yds / 366 m per 3.53 oz / 100 g); colour: Sketchbook; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
Approximate Yardage: 332 (364, 400, 558, 605, 705, 860, 1001) yds / 303 (333, 366, 510, 554, 645, 787, 917) m

Needles & Notions
US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long
US size 4 / 3.5 mm dpns if magic loop not used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter's gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, 4 markers, waste yarn or spare needle, 6 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 10, 11) buttons 0.5" / 15 mm diameter.

GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St St
27 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Ribbing

How does digital downloading work?

When you have completed your order you will receive a link to download the pattern and also an email with a link to the pattern or book pdf. 

Can I add digital patterns to my Ravelry library?

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