A one-piece body and sleeves knitted in the round to the armholes make the Candy Apple Cardigan easy to knit and comfortable for little bodies to wear. The designer adds charming chain-stitch circles for a bit of whimsy.
Finished Size: 24 (27)" chest, to fit 12 (24) months. Sweater shown measures 24".
Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton (50% merino, 50% cotton; 123 yd [133 m]/50 g): #962 pumpkin (orange; MC), 2 (3) balls; #951 tender (pink; CC1) and #943 flower (red; CC2), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Yarn Weight: #4 - Medium
Needles: Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; markers (m); stitch holders; 6 (7) buttons.
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2008