Lear Cardigan – Rowan Baby Knits by Lisa Richardson A sweet textured cardigan worked in Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK. Lear features a cable twist pattern, raglan sleeves, and a buttoned front opening. The body is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up with set-in sleeves. The texture is created using a clever 3-stitch cable decrease (C3tog) and yarn overs to give a soft, undulating design. A classic knit for little ones aged 0–3 months to 3 years. Size Chart & Measurements To Fit Age 0–3 m 3–6 m 6–9 m 9–12 m 12–18 m 2 yrs 3 yrs Finished Chest Size 50 cm 52 cm 54 cm 56 cm 58 cm 61 cm 63 cm Finished Length 26 cm 26.5 cm 27 cm 28 cm 29.5 cm 30.5 cm 31 cm Sleeve Length 12 cm 14.5 cm 17 cm 19 cm 21 cm 23.5 cm 26 cm Yarn Requirements Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK(50g balls = approx. 135m) Size → 0–3 m 3–6 m 6–9 m 9–12 m 12–18 m 2 yrs 3 yrs Number of Balls 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 Approx. Metres Needed 405 405 540 540 540 675 675 Project Details Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3) straight needles 4 mm (US 6) straight needles Cable needle Tension:33 sts x 35 rows = 10 cm in pattern using 4 mm needles. Notions: 6 buttons Stitch holders Tapestry needle Size Guide:Designed with a comfortable fit suitable for layering over babywear. Select size based on age, or refer to finished measurements for best fit.