Little Tiyuan is a cardigan knitted from the top down seamlessly, with the bubble stitch on the yoke. The adult version is here.
MATERIAL
Yarn: (3, 3, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6, 7) balls of SUPER TWEED (95% merino, 5% mohair superwash, Aran, 105m/50g, couleurway: ROSE CHANTAL) of Fonty or approximately (286, 314, 365, 390)(435, 499, 577, 640) meters or (313, 343, 399, 427)(476, 546, 631, 700) yards.
Or any other aran weight yarn which provides the correct gauge.
Needles: 4mm/US6 and 4.5mm/US7 circular needles. Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
Other: markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, 5 buttons of 2cm or ¾ in for 6 months to 4 years and 6 buttons for 6 years to 12 years.
GAUGE
With 4.5mm/US7 needles, 18 sts and 24 rows = 10cm/4’’ in stockinette stitch, washed and blocked.
SIZE
6 mths, 12 mths, 2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 10 yrs and 12 yrs
FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
63, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 89, 97 cm or 24¾, 26¼, 28, 29½, 31, 32½, 35, 38¼ inch
LEVEL
*****
Sample shown in size 4 years with 18 cm or or 7 inch positive ease at the bust.