The Lazy Kids Cardigan by Elida Virack

The Lazy Kids Cardigan

Knitting
March 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
68 (74) 80 (86) 92 (98) 104 (110) 116 (122) 128 (134) 140 (146) 152
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SIZES
68 (74) 80 (86) 92 (98) 104 (110) 116 (122) 128 (134) 140 (146) 152 cl

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 55 (57) 59 (61) 64 (66) 69 (71) 74 (76) 79 (81) 84 (86) 89 cm
Length: 28 (30) 32 (34) 36 (38) 40 (42) 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 cm
Sleeve length: 16 (18) 20 (22) 24 (26) 28 (30) 32 (34) 36 (38) 40 (42) 44 cm

FIT & SIZE GUIDE
The Lazy Kids Cardigan is knit from the top down. The different pieces are knit back and forth in garter stitch and then joined by knitted seams. Both length and sleeve length can easily be personalized.

The Lazy Kids Cardigan has a recommended positive ease of 10-15 cm.

The sizes represent the height of the child and fit a chest circumference of: 46-48 (48-50) 50-52 (52-54) 52-56 (54-58) 56-60 (58-62) 60-64 (62-66) 64-68 (65-71) 68-74 (71-77) 74-80 cm.

YARN
The Lazy Lux cardigan is knit in mixed qualities and the weight is varied. Therefore an exact yarn amount can not be presented..

GAUGE & NEEDLES
16 sts x 28 rows = 10x10 cm in garter stitch

5 mm circular needles of 40-80 cm
An extra needle 5-6 mm (is used for the three needle bind off)

Always pick your main needle based on the gauge.

TOOLS
Crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
You will also need 5-7 (including 1 for the pocket) buttons with a diameter of 18-20 mm.

TECHNIQUES
German short rows
Long tail cast on
Backwards loop cast on
Three needle bind off