A mini lighter, summery version of this popular pattern, for those cooler spring days or summer nights. To keep the impact of those oversized sleeves we hold the cotton yarn triple to create a fabric with enough structure to be able to hold those giant bubbles. It’s a quick knit but one that you’ll be reaching for time and time again during those warmer months!

Sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years

Bust Circumference: 73 (78) 83 (87) 92 cm

Back Waist Length: 33 (37) 41 (43) 45 cm

Suggested Needles: 8mm circulars with an 80cm cord for the Body and Sleeves 6mm circulars with an 80cm cord for the Ribbing.

Materials: 310 (380) 450 (500) 540m of Chunky Yarn.
This is equivalent to 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 skeins of The Petite Wool by We are Knitters or 9 (9) 12 (12) 15 skeins of The Cotton Wool by We are Knitters held 3 strands at a time if you are making the same version as the sample.

Note if you make the body or sleeves longer, you will need more wool.

Stitch Markers, tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Note on Sizing

The fit of the cardigan is oversized which means that 20cm of positive ease have been incorporated into the fit. The Bust Circumference shown is for the finished garment. Measure your child’s bust circumference and add 20 cm to this measurement to determine what size you should knit. If you prefer a less oversized look then consider going down a size.

Notes on Construction

The Hubble Bubble Cardigan is knit seamlessly from the bottom up. First we knit the body up to the armholes, then we divide the piece in three and continue to knit first the left front, then the back and finally the right front panel. The shoulder stitches are live on a stitch holder or scrap yarn and front and back are joined using a three needle bind off worked on the inside. The sleeves are picked up from the body and knit in the round. Finally we pick up stitches around the front opening to knit the neckband.