Kids Porty Cardigan

This kid sized Porty Cardigan also comes in a [pullover version][1]. They are listed as separate patterns on Ravelry but you will get the downloads for both whichever pattern you purchase. Pullover can be found [here][2]. These are little versions of the adult [Porty Cardigan][3] and [Pullover][4]. This cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down with a circular yoke construction. Sleeves and body are separated at the underarm. Colorwork is charted for the yoke. Steek stitches are cut after knitting and an I-Cord button band is worked along the cut steek edges. **Size** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 23 ½ (25 ¼, 27, 28 ¼, 30, 31 ¼) in / 60 (64, 68.5, 72, 76, 79.5) cm at chest (this includes the button band). The above sizes roughly correspond with the following ages: 1-2 (2-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12) years. It is recommended to measure the chest of the recipient for better fit. Suggested ease is between 2-4 in / 5-10cm of positive ease. **Needles** US 3 / 3.25mm 16in / 40cm circular needle US 3 / 3.25mm 24in / 60cm circular needle US 3 / 3.25mm 32 or 40in / 80 or 100cm circular needle US 3 / 3.25mm set of dpns (for small circumference in the round); alternatively use a long circular for magic loop US 4 / 3.5mm 16in / 40cm circular needle US 4 / 3.5mm 24in / 60cm circular needle US 4 / 3.5mm 32 or 40in / 80 or 100cm circular needle **Yarn** Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts: MC: 450 (475, 525, 575, 650, 700) yds/ 411.5 (434.5, 480, 526, 594.5, 640) m CC1: 45 (50, 55, 65, 70, 75) yds / 41 (46, 50, 59.5, 64, 68.5) m CC2: 25 (30, 35, 40, 45, 50) yds / 23 (27.5, 32, 36.5, 41, 46) m CC3: 30 (35, 40, 50, 55, 60) yds / 27.5 (32, 36.5, 46, 50, 55) m CC4: 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65) yds / 36.5 (41, 46, 50, 55, 59.5) m Shown in Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (100% Pure Shetland Wool; 105m / 115 yds per 25g ball) Salmon (MC), Osprey (CC1), Burnt Ochre (CC2), Storm (CC3), Eesit (CC4). **Gauge** 27 sts and 32 rnds = 4” / 10cm in Fair Isle Yoke Pattern on US 4 / 3.5mm needle 27 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10cm in St St in the round on US 3 / 3.25mm needle **Notions** Scrap yarn/stitch holder, stitch markers (5 total), tapestry needle, Crochet Hook (US C2 / 2.75mm), desired number of buttons for cardigan (I used three ½ inch / 13mm buttons for the cardigan shown here). [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kids-porty-pullover [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kids-porty-pullover [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/porty-cardigan [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/porty-pullover-womens