Aren’t babies something to celebrate? This cardigan can be made to celebrate any theme. This one I made with Lady Bugs to celebrate my friends’ love of Lady Bugs and her newest granddaughter. The possibilities are endless.

Sizes:
Cardi -- Newborn (15 1/2”), 3-6 Months (17 1/4”), 6-9 Months (19”)
Hat -- Newborn (12”), 3-6 Months (13 1/2”), 6-9 Months (15”)
For a pair of Shoes that would complete this set, see http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patternsFree/DK366_SSBasicBabySet.pdf These Shoes take 40 yards of yarn.

MATERIALS
Cardi:
Approximately 200(230-260) yards Sport Weight yarn
20” Circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) or size needed for gauge
2 Stitch holders
Markers
Double-pointed needles (to work Sleeves), size 5 (3.75 mm)
or size needed for gauge
1/2” Buttons (2)
Yarn needle
1 1/2(1 3/4-2) yards of 3/8 “ Grosgrain or satin ribbon for Eyelet
Rows on Yoke
Sew-on snaps (optional)
Needle and matching thread
Hat:
Approximately 90(100-125) yards Sport Weight yarn
12” or 16” Circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) or size needed
for gauge
Marker
2 yards of 3/8” Grosgrain or satin ribbon for Bow on Hat
1/2” Buttons (2)