The Take Flight cardigan is just one of the patterns in the Little Birds Collection - an ongoing collaboration between Annie Haas and Chelsea Berkompas. Little Birds is a special collection of baby and children’s patterns designed in Quince and Co yarns with a modern twist on timeless vintage style. See the entire Little Birds Collection here!

This hooded cardigan features an original color work motif, inspired by the feathery lace stitch, with a variation of the chart for the smaller sizes. Knit with three colors and available in sizes from 6 months to 12 year old, this sweater can be customized to fit your favorite little one at any stage of their childhood. Worked from the bottom up in one piece, with i-cord edges along the front of the sweater and hood, this seamless sweater is a fun knit. Included in the pattern is an option for i-cord loops for buttons or toggles.

Yarn
Quince & Co. Chickadee Sport Weight Yarn (181 yards/50g);
Model Shown in Size 6T.
MC (Shown in Petal): (2, 3, 3), (3, 4, 4),(5, 5, 6) skeins
CC1 (Shown in Pea Coat): (1, 1, 1),(1, 1, 1), (2, 2, 2) skeins
CC2 (Shown in Clay): (1, 1, 1), (1, 1, 1), (1, 1, 1) skeins

Materials
US Size 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs (two will do, or circular needles 16”)
US Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles, circular or DPNs for sleeve, circular or straight for body
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles, circular or DPNs for sleeve, circular or straight for body**
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Toggles or buttons (4, 4, 4), (5, 5, 5), (6, 6, 8) optional
Finished Measurements
(6 mo, 12 mo, 18 mo), (2T, 4T, 6T), (8, 10, 12)
Chest Circumference: (20, 21.5, 23), (25, 27, 28) (30.5, 32, 34)”
Body Length: (9.25, 11.5, 12.75), (14, 15.5, 17), (18.25, 19.5, 21)”

Gauge
With US Size 5 needles, 21 stitches x 32 rows = 4 x 4” in single color stockinette stitch.
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