Kids Cardigan in Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply Description The Kids Cardigan is a versatile, lightweight cardigan designed for children aged 2 to 8 years. Crafted using Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply yarn, this cardigan features a striped design with ribbed edges for a neat and classic look. The cardigan is knit flat and seamed, making it a perfect layering piece for all seasons. Tension 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.50mm needles. Sizes Materials Needle Sizes 3.00mm (US 2.5) and 3.50mm (US 4) knitting needles. Tapestry needle for finishing. 5 (5, 7, 7) buttons. Instructions Overview Body: The cardigan is worked flat in pieces for the back, left front, and right front sections. It starts with a garter stitch hem and continues in stocking stitch with the stripe pattern. Sleeves: The sleeves are knit flat and seamed to the body, with gentle shaping. Button Bands & Neckline: Ribbed button bands and neckline are picked up and worked separately using smaller needles. Stitch Patterns Stocking Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side. Garter Stitch: Worked for the hem, cuffs, and button bands for a neat finish. Finishing Seams: Sew the shoulder, side, and sleeve seams using mattress stitch. Blocking: Block the cardigan to measurements for a smooth and even finish. Buttons: Sew buttons along the button band. Designer Naturally Yarns Yarn Size DK/8ply Recommended Yarn Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply Notions Stitch markers, tapestry needle, buttons