Mika Petite Cardigan & Hat

Mika Petite Cardigan is a sweet and timeless 4 ply knit, designed with simple textured detail and an option of one, two or three buttons for easy layering. Paired with a matching hat, this set makes a beautiful knit for little ones.

Notes on sizing - Infants arrive and grow at different rates, age is only a guide. Use the finished chest measurements below to select your size, allowing 5-8 cm of positive ease through the chest for comfort and growth. Adjust body & sleeve lengths as needed

Worked from the bottom band in one piece up to armholes. Sleeves worked separately.

Cardigan size/Age: 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 9-12m, 12-18m

Finished garment-chest: 42 [46: 50: 54: 58]cm

Back length: 23 [25.5: 27.5: 30: 33]cm

Sleeve length: 14 [16: 18: 20: 22]cm

Yarn: Yarn: 4ply, 50g = 178m ball

• Cardigan balls/approx m: 2 (270m):2 (325m): 3(390m): 3(455m) 4(525m) balls 
• Cardigan & Hat balls/approx m: 3 (355m) [3(425m): 3(505m): 4(570m): 4(655m)] balls

Hat size/Age (approx): 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m

To fit circumference: 34.5 cm, 37.5 cm, 40 cm, 43 cm

To fit size approx. circumference: 31.5cm [34.5cm: 37cm: 40cm]

Hat length: 14 cm, 16 cm, 18 cm, 19 cm

Hat only yarn qty/approx.m: 1 (85m), 1 (100m), 1 (115m), 1 (130m)

Yarn qty is approx.; tension varies by knitter. Check tension and adjust needle size as needed

Tension: 28 stitches & 36 rows over 10cm 4” in stocking stitch on 3.25mm US3 needles

Suggested yarn DMC 100% Baby Merino 

Needles: 3.0 , 3.25 & 2.75mm (Recommend using circular needles for width of garment)

See the stunning Lykke Driftwood needles

Other Requirements: 6 x Stitch holders, stitch markers, 1-3 buttons