Ollie's Classic Cardigan

**Sizing** Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9, 10 Finished Circumference: 20, 21.5, 22.5 (23, 25.5, 27) 29, 31.5, 33, 35.5 in / 50, 51.5, 53.5 (55, 61, 65) 70.5, 76, 80, 89 cm Corresponding Ages: Newborn, 3M, 6M (12M, 18M, 2YR) 4YR, 6YR, 8YR, 10YR Recommended Ease: 2-3 in / 5-7.5 cm or 5-6 in / 12.5-15 cm To choose the best fit, measure the circumference of the recipient’s chest and add either 2-3 in / 5-7.5 cm for sizes 1-4 OR 5-6 in / 12.5-15 cm for sizes 5-10. Choose the finished circumference closest to this measurement, considering the best fit for your child. Because this sweater has significant positive ease, considering sizing down if between sizes and adjusting body and arm length as needed. See schematics for finished measurements and sizing tips. **Yarn Requirements** 270, 320, 350 (370, 440, 515) 570, 735, 880, 980 yds / 245, 290, 320 (335, 400, 470) 520, 670, 800, 890 m total, dk weight yarn. Samples are knit in Purl Soho Good Wool 383 yds/350 m per 100g skein, 100% Andean highland wool. Similar yarns include Drops Karisma ($), Cascade 220 Sport ($$), Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia ($$$), Madeline Tosh Farm Twist ($$$$), Woolfolk Tov DK ($$$$$) **Suggested Needles** Needle A: US size 6 (4 mm) circular needle and DPNs or preferred needle for small circumference knitting *OR* needle size required to obtain gauge Needle B: US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle and DPNs or preferred needle for small circumference knitting *OR* two sizes smaller than needle size required to obtain gauge, PLUS one extra needle in the same size for 3 needle bind off Needle C: US size 2.5 (3 mm) circular needle and DPNs for double knit button band Extras: Interlocking stitch markers, scrap yarn, four 20mm buttons, extra circular needle **Gauge** 20 stitches & 28 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, flat, on larger needles after blocking **Techniques** cast on, knitting, purling, short rows, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, three needle bind off, sewing down a bound off edge, double knitting, sewing on buttons **Credits** Technical Editing: Hannah Middleton Testers shown in project pages.