Knitted Sheep Cardigan Pattern: Child's Jacket, Self-patterning DK yarn 1-7 years (Digital Pattern)

Child’s Sheep Cardigan Knitting Pattern – Ages 1–7

Create a wonderful cardigan with Fair Isle style—without all the hard work!

This English-language knitting pattern creates a charming sheep cardigan for children aged 1–7 years. Self-striping yarn produces a beautiful Fair Isle-inspired effect, while fluffy sheep knitted across the jacket fronts add cuddly, three-dimensional character. It is also a lovely project for trying intarsia picture knitting.

Yarn & Materials
Main yarn: 3–5 x 50 g balls of Double Knitting (DK/8 ply, 11 wpi) yarn, depending on size.
Sheep details: Sirdar Snowflake Chunky for the fluffy sheep, plus small amounts of black Double Knitting yarn for the faces and legs.

Suggested Self-Striping Yarns
• Emu Treasure Little Isle DK – Dornoch (005)
• Yarnsmiths Snugglesoft Fair Isle DK, 50 g – Sweet Solitude (3b590)

Needles & Fastenings
Needles: 1 pair of 4 mm needles (UK 8 / US 6) and 1 pair of 3¼ mm needles (UK 10 / US 3).

Fastenings: 4–5 buttons for the front of the cardigan.

Pattern Information
Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles (UK 8 / US 6).

Skill level: Easy

Sizes Included
• 1–2 years
• 2–3 years
• 4–5 years
• 6–7 years

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