For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: 2(2:3:3:4) 100g hank(s) of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed (100% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 225m/243yds per 100g).
Metres: 320(440:540:640:760)m.
My Alternative Yarn Suggestions & Amounts: Mohair Tweed 4(4:6:6:8)50g balls or WYS Illustrious Naturals DK 2(2:3:3:4) 100g hanks.
Needles: 3.75mm and 4mm.
Notions: 5(5:6:7:7) Buttons.
Gauge (tension): 22 stitches and 40 rows to 10cm/4ins square over garter stitch using 4mm needles.
Measurements:
To Fit (suggested): |
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| 0-1 | 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | years |
Actual Chest Measurement |
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| 45 | 56 | 60 | 67 | 74 | cms |
| 17¾ | 22 | 23½ | 26¼ | 29¼ | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 26 | 30 | 34 | 38 | 42 | cms |
| 10¼ | 11¾ | 13¼ | 14¾ | 16½ | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 15 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 36 | cms |
| 6 | 8¼ | 9¾ | 11¾ | 14¼ | ins |
My design ideas and advice: This classic cardigan is perfect for keeping your little one lovely, warm and comfortable while they wear it, it is also perfect for keeping you calm and comfortable while knitting it. I hope you enjoy the soothing and relaxing rhythm of garter stitch as much as I do.
I added rib at the edges of the Ghyllas cardigan because I love the combination of rib and garter stitches. If you prefer just to knit garter stitch then I have two other patterns that you might like to try, the Leighton Jacket and the Higgins Cardigan.
Click on the following links for my How To videos that may help with this: Learn To Knit videos.
