Renboga Printed Pattern

What baby doesn't need a sweet little rainbow cardigan? Renboga is the old English word for rainbow, a perfect word for a classic style with a modern twist. With 8 sizes from newborn to 10 years old, it appeals to the littlest little ones and the bigger ones as well.

This beginner friendly cardigan starts from the top down, with the cast on creating the neck edge. The buttonholes are worked down one side of the body, so nothing needs to be picked up or sewn on later. Increases are worked at 4 points around the body to create raglan sleeves. After the increases the sleeves are put aside to knit the body, then returned to the sleeves knit in the round later.

This is an A4 printed paper pattern which will be shipped in a hard backed envelope.

Pattern Instructions
0-3m (3-6m, 6-12m, 1-2, 2-4) (4-6, 6-8, 8-10)

Finished chest circumference, worn closed
43 (46, 48, 53, 58) (64, 69, 74) cm/ 17 (18, 19, 21, 23) (25, 27, 29) inches

Upper Arm Sleeve circumference
18.5 (19, 20.5, 22, 24) (27.5, 28.5, 30.5) cm/ 7.25 (7.5, 8, 8.75, 9.5) (10.75, 11.25, 12) inches

Wrist sleeve circumference
13.5 (13.5, 14.5, 16, 17) (19, 21, 22) cm/ 5.25 (5.25, 5.75, 6.25, 6.75) (7.5, 8.25, 8.75) inches

Sleeve length
18 (19, 21.5, 24, 28) (33, 38, 40.75) cm/7 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 11) (13, 15, 16) inches

Total length
26 (28, 30, 33, 38.5) (44.5, 47.5, 51) cm/ 10.75, (11, 11.75, 13, 15.25) (17.5, 18.75, 20) inches

Length from underarm
15 (17, 18, 20, 23) (25, 30, 36) cm/ 6 (6.5, 7, 8, 9) (10, 12, 14) inches
220 (250, 290, 360, 480)( 610, 770, 940) metres of DK yarn
240 (270, 310, 480, 600)(660, 770, 880) yards of DK yarn

Shown in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK (DK; 52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon; 112m/122yds per 50g)

Colours: Fluffy Clouds 1063 for the 6-12 month size
Rocket Ship 1064 for the 6-8 year old size

Less than 5g of each contrast colour
Ladybird 527
Pumpkin 276
Buttercup 442
Apple 213
Seahorse 293
Space Hopper 725
Unicorn 565

Also shown in Ginger Twist Tweed Treat DK (Dk; 100% merino wool; 225m/246yds per 100g) colourway Shortcake with assorted scraps for contrast colours.

4mm/US#6 needles, at least 50cm/20 inches long if using circulars
4mm/US#6 DPNs or preferred needle for working small circumferences
Stitch holder or spare needle
4 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
5 (5, 5, 5, 5) (7, 7, 7) buttons, 15mm/ 5/8 inches diameter
Needle and thread for sewing on buttons