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What baby doesn’t need a sweet little rainbow cardigan? Renboga is the old English word for rainbow, a perfect word for a classic style with a modern twist.

The beginner friendly pattern is knit as a top down raglan with the button band included in the main body pieces. This means you’ll only have to pick up a few stitches for the underarm, and no sewing up!

Sizes
0-3m (3-6m, 6-12m, 1-2, 2-4) (4-6, 6-8, 8-10)
Finished chest circumference, worn closed
43 (46, 48, 53, 58) (64, 69, 74) cm/ 17 (18, 19, 21, 23) (25, 27, 29) inches
Upper Arm Sleeve circumference
18.5 (19, 20.5, 22, 24) (27.5, 28.5, 30.5) cm/ 7.25 (7.5, 8, 8.75, 9.5) (10.75, 11.25, 12) inches
Wrist sleeve circumference
13.5 (13.5, 14.5, 16, 17) (19, 21, 22) cm/ 5.25 (5.25, 5.75, 6.25, 6.75) (7.5, 8.25, 8.75) inches
Sleeve length
18 (19, 21.5, 24, 28) (33, 38, 40.75) cm/
7 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 11) (13, 15, 16) inches
Total length
26 (28, 30, 33, 38.5) (44.5, 47.5, 51) cm/ 13, (13.75, 14.75, 16.5, 18.75) (21.5, 23, 24.75) inches
Length from underarm
18 (19, 20, 23, 28) (33, 36, 38) cm/ 7 (7.5, 8, 9, 11) (13, 14, 15)

Gauge
21 stitches and 44 rows/rounds per 10cm/4 inches worked in garter stitch
(Adjust needle size if required to match gauge)

Materials
300 (350, 400, 500, 550)( 600, 700, 800) metres of DK yarn
330 (385, 440, 550, 600)(660, 770, 880) yards of DK yarn
For all sizes less than 5g each of 7 different contrast colours.

Shown in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK (DK; 52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon; 112m/122yds per 50g)
AND in Ginger Twist Tweed Treat DK (DK; 100% Merino Wool; 225m/246yds per 100g)

The white sample is sized 6-12 months and uses WYS Bo Peep DK with Fluffy Clouds 1063 for the main colour.
The navy sample is sized 6-8 and uses WYS Bo Peep DK with Rocket Ship 1064 for the main colour.
Both samples use the following colours for their rainbow stripes.
Ladybird 527
Pumpkin 276
Buttercup 442
Apple 213
Seahorse 293
Space Hopper 725
Unicorn 565

The red sample is sized 2-4 and uses Ginger Twist Tweed Treat DK in Shortcake.

4mm/US#6 needles, at least 50cm/20 inches long if using circulars
4mm/US#6 DPNs or preferred needle for working small circumferences
Stitch holder or spare needle
4 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
5 (5, 5, 5, 5) (7, 7, 7) buttons, 15mm/ 5/8 inches diameter
Needle and thread for sewing on buttons