Children's Neck-Down Cardigan #981

A simple and easy children's cardigan knit from the neck down in a worsted to heavy worsted weight yarn. Keep your little one as cozy as can be! This basic cardigan for kids includes options for a jacket collar, crew neck, or hood (shown), and button or zipper closure. Three Sizes: 2-4, 6-8, 10-12 Finished measurements: Chest: 30, 32, 34 inches Length: 15, 17½, 20 inches Gauge: using the larger needles in stockinette st, 16 sts equal 4 inches. Materials: worsted/Aran weight yarn: approx 475, 575, 675 yds.  24 inch circular needles in sizes US #9 and #6, double point needles sizes US #9 and #6, or sizes required to get the gauge.  18 inch separating zipper or ¾ to 1 inch buttons (5 to 8). Scrap yarn, stitch markers.