Line Dried

**Seamless Top-Down Cardigan Knitting Pattern** Discover the joy of knitting with our seamless top-down cardigan designed for both comfort and style. This beautiful cardigan is crafted from the top down, allowing you to work the body and sleeves in one continuous piece, eliminating the need for any seams. As you knit, you’ll reach the armholes, where you can easily finish off with each separate sleeve, making it a perfect project for both novice and experienced knitters. For convenience, many knitters find it helpful to place the live stitches for the sleeves on a piece of waste yarn, ensuring a smooth and easy transition. This versatile cardigan pattern is also available in our special 'Line Dried Mini-Me' version, which accommodates sizes ranging from 6 to 12 months all the way up to 14 years. Perfect for gifting or family matching outfits, this cardigan will keep your little ones cozy across all seasons. The sample cardigan displayed here is beautifully knitted in shade 210, ‘Aeacus’, utilizing the delightful Socks Yeah DK yarn by Coopknits, which features a generous 112 meters (or 122 yards) per 50-gram skein. For this project, you will need approximately 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 13, 14) skeins, depending on the size you choose. **Materials Required:** - **Yarn:** Socks Yeah DK by Coopknits (112m [122 yds] per 50g skein) - **Notions:** 2 stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, darning needle, and 7 x 12mm buttons. **Techniques Involved:** This knitting pattern includes essential techniques such as casting on (using your preferred method), increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, and working in the round. Whether you're new to these techniques or looking to refine your skills, this pattern is a wonderful way to enhance your knitting expertise. Don’t miss out on creating a cozy and stylish cardigan for your children! Download this free pattern today and start knitting a beloved wardrobe staple that they’ll cherish for years to come.