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We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
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We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
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So cute in contrast colours, the Kids Contrast Cardigan is a fun wardrobe staple in Spring Cotton 8 ply for kids 2-12.
Worked in pieces, Bottom up, with set-in sleeves. Buttonbands picked up and added at end before seaming.
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.50mm needles.
This pattern is designed for Spring Cotton 8 ply. Any of our 8 ply (DK/Light Worsted equivalent) yarns could be used with this pattern but will give a different result.
1 pair each 3.75mm and 4.50mm knitting needles or size needles to give correct tension, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) buttons.

2 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Working through back loop, buttonholes, picking up stitches for bands.
| Age (approx) | years | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| To Fit Chest Size (cm) | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | |
| Finished Chest Size (cm) | 61 | 66 | 72 | 77 | 83 | 88 | |
| Body Length (cm) | 32 | 36 | 40 | 45 | 49 | 53 | |
| Sleeve Length (cm) | 20 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 37 | |
| Required Number of Balls (8 ply 200g) | x Spring Cotton 8 ply MC | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| x Spring Cotton 8 ply CC | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Knitted samples pictured in: Spring Cotton Crush 8 ply Blue Waters and Soft Sage.
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We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
We've been helping you Craft Joy for over 40 years.