Rainbow Puddles Cardigan

Construction: Seamless top-down raglan cardigan. Sleeves are worked in the round using intarsia (with instructions and video support). The collar is added afterwards. All edges are finished with an attached i-cord. Techniques: Intarsia, colorwork, textured stitch patterns (knit & purl), attached i-cord. Yarn: Designed to be scrap-friendly Use a high-quality yarn for the main color (garter stitch) and leftovers of similar weight for the color sections. Recommended yarn weight: approx. 250–300 m / 100 g. Yarn usage (approx.): 2–3 yrs: 200–230 g (MC 100–110 g + scraps) 4–5 yrs: 250–450 g (MC 120–130 g + scraps) 6–7 yrs: 300–500 g (MC 130–150 g + scraps) Yarn usage will vary depending on yarn weight — lighter yarn requires less. Gauge: 23 sts × 33 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 mm needles, after blocking) Knit a swatch (chart included), wash and block before measuring. Sizes: 2–3, 4–5, 6–7 years Finished measurements size 2-3 (4-5, 6-7): Length: 44 (46, 48) cm Chest: 66 (70, 75) cm Sleeve (from neckline): 33 (45, 52) cm Try on as you knit and adjust length as needed. Skill Level: Advanced. Basic experience with intarsia is recommended. Tested pattern: This pattern has been tested in all sizes by a group of wonderful knitters.