Ray of Sunshine Cardigan by Jenny Watson

Craft: Knitting

Short and long sleeve versions are given in pattern.

Finished measurements

Actual chest: 61 (66, 72, 75, 81) cm/ 24 (26, 28.25, 29.5, 32) in

Full length: 25 (30, 33, 37, 41) cm/ 9.75 (11.75, 13, 14.5, 16) in

Short sleeve length: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) cm/ 1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 2, 2) in

Long sleeve length: 20 (24, 29, 33, 37) cm/ 8 (9.5, 11.5, 13, 14.5) in

Needles & accessories

1 pair 3.25mm (US 3/UK 10) straight knitting needles

1 pair 4mm (US 6/UK 8) straight knitting needles

4 (4, 5, 5, 6) buttons for each version

Yarn

Short sleeve version

3 (3, 4, 4, 5) x 50g balls in Buttercup (442)

Long sleeve version

4 (4, 5, 5, 6) x 50g balls in Tooth Fairy (011)

West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK

Yarn weight

DK (11 wpi)

Gauge

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Needle size

US 3 - 3.25 mm

US 6 - 4.0 mm

Yardage

367 - 735 yards (336 - 672 m)

Sizes available

1-2 years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years, 8-9 years