Kids Garter Cardigan by Amy Gunderson

Kids Garter Cardigan

Knitting
April 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
690 - 1380 yards (631 - 1262 m)
2 (4, 6, 8) (10, 12, 14) year
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Cardigan is worked in Garter stitch from the bottom up. Stitches are cast on for sleeves. When casting on stitches for sleeves, use the knitted method. Buttonband and buttonholes are worked at the same time as each front.

SIZES
2 (4, 6, 8) (10, 12, 14) year
Shown in 2 year size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 24 (26½, 28, 29½) (31¼, 32¾, 34½)” (buttoned)
Length: 12½ (14½, 15½, 18) (19½, 21, 22½)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Hipster® Cotton (100% Cotton; 3.5oz/100g, 229yds/210m) GAUGE • 2010-22 Sunrise – 3 (3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6) balls Needle: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 24” circular or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch holders, 4 (5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8) – ½” buttons 20 sts x 40 rows = 4” in Garter st