“For after a chilly dip, or just for protection from Old Sol’s rays, how about our yummy yellow cardigan with stylish back buttons? It’s suitable for Baby John or Baby Jane and is knitted in an air-cooled openwork pattern.”

Body chest size: 20 (22, 23-24)“

Finished chest size (buttoned): 22 (24.5, 27)“

Gauge: 23 sts and 36 rows in pat st using larger needles

Materials needed: 2(3,3) 50-gr skeins yarn, one pair each US#2 & US#3 needles, three buttons

Note: In pattern, the first and last stitch of every row must be knit for selvedge. Pattern is formed on right side rows only. Work across rows in pattern to last stitch (for selvedge) stopping the pattern at whatever point that might be. When shaping occurs at beginning of right side rows, take care to maintain the continuity of pattern.