The Novice Cardigan Mini – Mohair Edition is a beginner-friendly top-down cardigan pattern designed for little ones aged 6 months to 6 years. Worked seamlessly from the ribbed neck edge through the shaped round yoke to the body and sleeves, this classic design features clean stockinette stitch with ribbed edges and a flattering silhouette created by four evenly distributed increase sets.
Construction: Top-down, round yoke with stockinette body and ribbed edges
Sizes: 6-9 months (9-12 months) 1-2 years (2-3 years) 3-4 years (4-5 years) 5-6 years
Gauge: 21 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles with 2 strands of silk mohair held together
Needles: Circular needles: 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6] / 80 cm [32 inches] Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6] unless the Magic Loop technique is used
Materials:
75 (75) 100 (100) 100 (125) 125-150 g silk mohair yarn worked double-stranded throughout (25 g = 210-212 m [230-232 yds])
6 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 buttons (13-15 mm)
Difficulty: ★ (1 out of 5) – Perfect for confident beginners
This is a printed pattern booklet.
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