Spring is the season to break out all the fun colors for active kids. This rainbow striped, gender neutral kids’ cardigan comes with an adorable matching beanie. Simple garter and stockinette stitches keep it fast and easy, and make the set a great gift. Generous positive ease means it will be worn by every kid in the family for years to come. Haydenville DK keeps it soft and durable for lots of active play. Perseus is knit flat in one piece from the bottom ribbing to the underarms, then divided into fronts and the back. The sleeves are knit flat from the bottom up and then seamed to the armholes. The hat is knit in the round from the brim to the crown seamlessly.

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Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 6–8 years with suggested 2–4” positive ease
Cardigan Chest – 20 (21¾, 24, 25¾, 28)“ with front bands overlapping 1”
Beanie Circumference – 17 (18¼, 19¼, 20)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Haydenville DK (60% Superwash Merino/ 40% Acrylic Microfiber; 50g/136yds) – Note: to make both cardigan and beanie.
MC – 3 (3, 4, 5, 6) skeins shown in 06 Grey
CC1 – 1 skein shown in 20 Persimmon
CC2 – 1 skein shown in 16 Royal
CC3 – 1 skein shown in 15 Yellow
CC4 – 1 skein shown in 18 Lavender
CC5 – 1 skein shown in 14 Sage
Needles:
US 4 (3.50mm) 16” & 24” circulars
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” & 24” circulars and DPNs to get gauge
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette and garter stitch combination on US 5 (3.75mm), blocked