# 981 Children's Neck Down Cardigan

This one will never go out of style. It has kept hundreds of little ones warm! A basic cardigan for kids, directions include a jacket collar, crew neck or hood, and button or zipper options. Sizes- 2-4, 6-8, 10-12. Finished measurements- Chest- 30, 32, 34 ins. Length- 15, 17½, 20 ins. Materials- worsted weight yarn: approx 475; 575; 675 yds. 24 inch circular needles sizes 9 and 6; double point needles sizes 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. Gauge- using the larger needles in stockinette st, 16 sts equal 4 inches.