What could be better than a pretty little cardigan that will grow with the little girl who wears it?!

This cardigan is just the ticket! Its versatile A-line shape and top-down design will make it easily fit a child for longer than you'd think.

It features a nice garter stitch collar, and garter stitch front knit-in bands. Twisted stitch heart motifs run down the fronts, the largest embellishing the knit-in pockets that are great for little girls' treasures.

A simple, but very pretty lace panel adds interest to the back.

And since this is knit from the top-down, the length and sleeves can easily be adjusted.

AND, it's knit in Malabrigo Merino Worsted, a wonderfully soft yarn that is a joy to work with and comes in fabulous hand-dyed colors.

See the blog post on this pattern.

For the OPTIONAL Top-Down Cardigan Techniques PDF Download, please visit this page. Written instructions are included in this pattern, but the OPTIONAL download may be helpful to some.

Finished Knit Measurements: CHEST: Approx 22 ¾ (23 ¾, 26, 29 ¼, 29 ¼, 30 ½, 32 ½, 33 ½)" [58 (60.5, 66, 74.5, 77.5, 82.5, 85) cm].
TO FIT: Girl sizes 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16) or chest sizes 21 (23, 25, 26 ½, 28, 30, 31 ½, 32 ½)" [53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 67.5, 71, 76, 80, 82.5) cm].

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted (100% Merino Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g (210 yds/192 m] per hank): 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) hanks in Dusty Rose #60.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 11 sts = 3" [7.5 cm] and 16 = 3" [7.5 cm] in St st.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted weight yarn with a gauge of 4 - 5 stitches = 1" on US size 7 to 9 needles..

Total Yardage Required: 380 (420, 490, 570, 640, 710, 780, 860) yds [347, 384, 448, 521, 585, 649, 713, 786 m].

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Knitting Needles Used: Size 10 ½ [6.5 mm]: 16 - 24" [40 - 60 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
Size 10 ½ [6.5 mm]: 1 set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (DPNs) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE [For working Sleeves in the Rnd].

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