Product Description

This rustic little cardigan was inspired by a Japanese Haori; they are loose and comfortable to wear, hang a little long on the body with wide sleeves and a deep collar. I took the things I liked about Haoris add remixed them to suit the modern little kid. It is easy to wear and super cozy!

I chose to add contiguous pockets to house my daughter’s treasures, but the cardigan can be made without the pockets if preferred. The yardage estimates given assume pockets; if you don’t want pockets, you can get away with a bit less yardage.

Sizes: 0 – 3 mo (6 – 9 mo, 12 mo, 18 mo) (2T, 3T, 4T) (6, 8, 10) (12, 14, 16) to fit the following actual bust measurements:

Size	Bust inch/cm	Size	Bust inch/cm
0 – 3 month	16”/40.5 cm	6 years	25”/63.5 cm
6 – 9 month	17”/43 cm	8 years	26.5”/67 cm
12 month	18”/45.5 cm	10 years	28”/71 cm
18 month	19”/48 cm	12 years	30”/76 cm
2 toddler	21”/53 cm	14 years	31.5”/80 cm
3 toddler	22”/56 cm	16 years	32.5”/82.5 cm
4 toddler	23”/58.5 cm

Yarn: 250 (350) (550) (850) (1100) yards/230 (320) (500) (775) (1000) meters of Aran – light bulky weight yarn. Sample shown in Rowan Cocoon colorway Lavender Ice.

Needles: Size US 10/6 mm circular needle with a long (40”/100 cm) cable and double-point needles (optional, if preferred to work in the round), or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 15 stitches x 22 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Stockinette stitch.

Notions: 1 small stitch holder, waste yarn, 5 split-ring/locking stitch markers, blocking mat, wires, t-pins, and 2 – 5 medium-sized buttons.

Techniques: Knitting in the round, short rows, provisional casting on, and the Contiguous Pocket Method (https://youtu.be/PMmnYjKSBbQ – optional).