Originally featured in I Like Knitting, this pattern is now available for FREE on the Love.Life.Yarn website!

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This pint-sized cardigan is sure to be a hit this Valentine’s Day – it’s the perfect layering piece! It features a separating zipper, heart colorwork and a hood. Your little one will look absolutely adorable in this must-have hoodie.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Chest Size 18 (19.5, 21)” for baby sizes 6m (12m, 18m). Shown in size 6m

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch after wet blocking

Materials

Medium weight yarnYarn: Berroco Ultra Wool (100% Superwash Wool; 219 yards 200 meters/100 grams): #3305 Oat (MC, 2 (2, 3, 3) balls), #3350 Chili (CC, 1 ball)

Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) straight, US size 8 (5.0 mm) straight

Notions: Tapestry needle, one 8 (9, 10)” separating zipper

Special Stitches: K2, P2 Rib; Intarsia Heart (charted)

Sewing finishes this hoodie.