{"product_id":"fair-isle-cardigan","title":"Fair Isle Kids Cardigan Knitting Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eRows of rainbow hearts turn an everyday cardigan into the one they reach for first. Choose seven colours that feel like them, set them against a favourite main shade, and knit a button-up layer with a little joy worked around the yoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo 7-page English PDFs covering ages 1–2 and 2–3, plus ages 3–4 and 4–5. Each includes measurements, yarn and button requirements, written construction and finishing directions, and charts for its two sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pattern covers the cardigan. The hat and bag shown in some photos are separate projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkill level\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate.\u003c\/strong\u003e You should be comfortable working with two colours in a row, reading a colour chart, increasing and decreasing, joining sleeve stitches into a raglan yoke, making buttonholes and sewing sleeve seams. Colourwork and shaping are worked together through the yoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose using the child’s body chest measurement; age is a guide. In age order 1–2 \/ 2–3 \/ 3–4 \/ 4–5 years:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo fit chest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51 \/ 56 \/ 61 \/ 66 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck-to-hem length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 \/ 34 \/ 37 \/ 40 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderarm-to-cuff sleeve length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 \/ 22 \/ 23 \/ 24 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwatch before choosing your needles and size. The chest figures above are body measurements, not flat garment widths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAran yarn, approximately 75 m per 50 g:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 \/ 5 \/ 6 \/ 7 main-colour balls for ages 1–2 \/ 2–3 \/ 3–4 \/ 4–5, plus one 25 g ball of each of seven rainbow colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair of 4 mm and two pairs of 5 mm, plus four stitch markers and a needle for finishing. \u003cstrong\u003e18 mm buttons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 \/ 6 \/ 6 \/ 7 by size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 stitches × 22 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette on 5 mm needles, or the size needed for gauge. Compare metres as well as ball weight if substituting yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CozySew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64992895172985,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/3506\/6392\/files\/fair-isle-cardigan-2.jpg?v=1792940657","url":"https:\/\/cozysew.com\/products\/fair-isle-cardigan","provider":"CozySew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}