Sizes: 2 (4; 6; 8; 10; 12) years

Finished measurements after blocking:
Where to measure cm inch
A - Length from underarm to hem 36 (43; 49; 57; 65; 71) cm 14 (17; 19; 22½; 25½; 28) inches
B - Chest circumference
(incl.10 cm (4’’) positive ease) 64 (68; 74; 80; 84; 89) cm 25 (26¾; 29¼; 31½; 33; 35) inches
C - Sleeve length from underarm to wrist 19 (24; 27; 30; 32; 36) cm 7½ (9½; 10¾; 11¾; 12½; 14¼) inches

Yarn: 1 strand of Sandnes “Konfetti” (80 m 87,5 yd per 100 gr 3.5 oz),
super bulky-weight yarn (100% superwash Merino wool); 3 (4; 4; 5; 6; 7) balls
Sample 1 is knit in size 6 years, in Sandnes Konfetti, “Vanilla” colorway

Needles: 6mm/US10 and 5,5mm/US9 circular needles for knitting the body back and forth, suggested length 60cm/24” depending on size. 6mm/US10 and 5,5mm/US9 needles for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round, or needle size to obtain gauge.

Blocked gauge: 11 sts x 15 rows = 10 cm 4” in reverse stockinette with larger needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)

Notions: Stitch markers, 1 cable needle

Construction notes: Little Millo is a fun and easy-to-wear, slightly oversized, cardigan. It is knit from the top down, with set-in sleeves using German short rows. You have the option of working straight or tapered sleevels. Chunky cables run down both front panels and smaller cables run down the sleeves.

Inspiration: Inspiration for this pattern came from Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who dreamed of drumming but had to keep quiet. Growing up in Cuba, a country filled with music and a rule in place which said that girls are not allowed to play drums, Millo questioned her restrictions. She practiced in secret and at last got to play in front of an audience. When her rhythms were heard, everyone began to sing and dance. Millo’s music led to a change in Cuba, where they decided that both boys and girls are free to turn their dreams into reality and drum.
Millo’s persue of her dream made a huge impact and was an important contribution towards gender equality in creative arts.
“Girl, you can drum.”

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