The simple raglan mini is a cardigan simple and basic in construction, making it suitable for knitters who have never worked with raglan before. It is all worked in one piece from top to bottom, meaning: you start with the collar, work your way down the yoke with increases, then separate all of your stitches into sections for sleeves and body and finish those on their own. The button row is worked at the end, by picking up stitches along the two front sides.

Sizes: Finished measurements for the body of the cardigan, after washing
6-12 months: 52cm (20.5”) circumference, 30cm (12”) length
1-2 years: 58cm (22.5”) circumference, 33cm (13”) length
2-3 years: 63cm (24.5”) circumference, 36cm (14”) length
3-4 years: 67cm (26.5”) circumference, 39cm (15”) length
4-5 years: 71cm (28”) circumference, 42cm (16.5”) length

Gauge:
10x10cm / 4x4” = 18sts x 25rows worked flat, in stockinette stitch
on 5mm (US 8) needles

Needed:
• 2-4 skeins of Anna&Juan’s Worsted Merino (200m/100g) or similar
• 4mm (US 6) and 5mm (US 8) circular knitting needles with an 80cm cable
• 8 stitch markers
• 5 buttons (20mm)
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends
• Some pieces of spare yarn, to place stitches on hold

Yardage:
6-12months: 2 skeins of A&J’s Worsted Merino (200m/100g)
1-2 years: 2 skeins
2-3 years: 3 skeins
3-4 years: 3 skeins
4-5 years: 4 skeins