Yarn:

OMBRE DK presented by rainbowbird.ru yarn store.
100% Superwash wool | DK weight | multi-ply
174,98 yards | 160 meters per skein - 80 gr
Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, air dry flat
Made in Peru
For sizes 12 mon (18-24 mon, 3, 4, 5, 6 years) - one set of 4 skeins
For bigger sizes - one set of 4 skeins plus 1 additional ball in white color.
Yarn substitution:
Madeline Tosh High Twist.
100% Merino wool | DK weight | multi-ply
225 yards | 205 meters per skein - 115 gr
For sizes 12 mon (18-24 mon, 3, 4 years) - 3 skeins
For bigger sizes - additional 1 (2) skeins of Madelinetosh High Twist

Total yarn amount 200-400 g.

Needles:

size 6 US / 4 mm circular needles with cables 16’’ / 40, 24’’ / 60, and 40’’ / 100 cm length; size 4 US / 3.5 mm circular needles with cable 16’’ / 40 cm length - for ribbing.
Additional: stitch markers, tapestry needle, crochet hook, row counter, 4 buttons.

Sizes:

12 mon - 1, 18-24 mon - 2, 3-4 y - 3, 5 y - 4, 6-7 y - 5, 8-9 y - 6, 10-12 y -7
Recommended ease: 2’’ / 5 cm

Gauge

18 stitches and 28 rows in 4’’ / 10 cm in stitch pattern (see the chart below).

Construction:

cardigan is worked top down in one piece. For smoothing corners we’ll be using german short-row method. Button band is worked at the same time as the cardigan body.