This pattern provides instructions for a woman’s cardigan and tabard, knitted in King Cole Jitterbug DK yarn.

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 4mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(3-4 years: 56cm / 22”), (5-6 years: 61cm / 24”), (7-8 years: 66cm/ 26”), (9-11 years: 71cm/ 28”), (12-13 years: 76cm/ 30”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Jitterbug DK - 100g balls.
306yrds/280m
Shades: 5463-Whisper, 5462-Dancing.

Cardigan:
(Size 1: 3 balls yarn + 4 buttons),
(Size 2: 3 balls yarn + 4 buttons),
(Size 3: 4 balls yarn + 4 buttons),
(Size 4: 4 balls yarn + 4 buttons),
(Size 5: 5 balls yarn + 4 buttons).

Tabard:
(Size 1: 2 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 2: 3 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 3: 3 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 4: 4 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 5: 4 balls yarn + 8 buttons).