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Knitting Pattern | HAPPY Cardigan Mini| 50/56 - 134/140

Product description

The HAPPY Cardigan Mini is a warm, cozy cardigan with a generous fit. It is knitted top down with raglan increases. By knitting with two strands of gradient yarn, this colourful mix of shades is created. This makes every HAPPY Cardigan unique in its colour pattern.
The neckline is shaped using short rows before continuing to work back and forth in rows. Afterwards, the sleeves are put on hold and later knitted in the round. Along the front edges, stitches are picked up for the button bands and knitted separately. To finish, stitches are picked up along the neckline to give it a clean look.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The pattern is suitable for experienced knitters.
All techniques used are explained in video tutorials.

  • Cast on stitches
  • Left- and right-leaning increases (M1L & M1R)
  • Pick up stitches along the edge
  • German short rows

Size Information

50/56 (62/68) 74/80 (86/92) 98/104 (110/116) 122/128 (134/140)
0-3 months (3-6 months) 9-12 months (18- 24 months) 3-4 years (4-5 years) 6 years (7 years)

Measurements
Waist circumference: 56 (60) 65 (70) 74 (78) 82 (86) cm (22 (23.5) 25.5 (27.5) 29.25 (30.75) 32.25 (33.75) in)
The HAPPY Cardigan Mini should have a positive ease of 15 to 20 cm (6 to 7.75 in) compared to the child’s chest measurement.
Length: 24 (27,5) 34 (38) 43 (44) 47,5 (48,5) cm (9.5 (10.75) 13.5 (15) 17 (17.25) 18.75 (19) in) (mid back)

Materials List

Yarn
Mille Colori Baby by Lang Yarns
50 g = 190 m, 100% merino wool
2 strands held together:
100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) g Colour 52 AND
100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) g Colour 56
(These are the colour numbers used in the image)
Since the pattern is designed for the HAPPY Cardigan to be knitted with two different colourways, the yarn requirements are given in 100 g increments. However, if you use only one colourway, the required amount of yarn is as follows:
150 (150) 200 (250) 300 (350) 400 (400) g

Equipment

  • Circular needle 4.0 mm (US 6),
    min. 80 cm (32 in)
  • Circular needle 3.5 mm (US 4),
    min. 80 cm (32 in)
  • If you don’t want to knit the sleeves using a circular needle and the Magic Loop method, you will also need: double-pointed needles 4.0 mm (US 6), double-pointed needles 3.5 mm (US 4)
  • At least 4 stitch markers, preferably 6 stitch markers that can be opened so you can mark the button positions later
  • Cable, stitch holders or some scrap yarn
  • 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) buttons
    (Ø = 18-20 mm (0.7-0.8 in))
  • Tapestry needle
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You can download the pattern immediately after receipt of payment.

Author: Frau_Riedel_strickt
Languages: English | Deutsch
Price: US $5.90*
With Prepaid-account: US $5.61*
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Product description

The HAPPY Cardigan Mini is a warm, cozy cardigan with a generous fit. It is knitted top down with raglan increases. By knitting with two strands of gradient yarn, this colourful mix of shades is created. This makes every HAPPY Cardigan unique in its colour pattern.
The neckline is shaped using short rows before continuing to work back and forth in rows. Afterwards, the sleeves are put on hold and later knitted in the round. Along the front edges, stitches are picked up for the button bands and knitted separately. To finish, stitches are picked up along the neckline to give it a clean look.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The pattern is suitable for experienced knitters.
All techniques used are explained in video tutorials.

  • Cast on stitches
  • Left- and right-leaning increases (M1L & M1R)
  • Pick up stitches along the edge
  • German short rows

Size Information

50/56 (62/68) 74/80 (86/92) 98/104 (110/116) 122/128 (134/140)
0-3 months (3-6 months) 9-12 months (18- 24 months) 3-4 years (4-5 years) 6 years (7 years)

Measurements
Waist circumference: 56 (60) 65 (70) 74 (78) 82 (86) cm (22 (23.5) 25.5 (27.5) 29.25 (30.75) 32.25 (33.75) in)
The HAPPY Cardigan Mini should have a positive ease of 15 to 20 cm (6 to 7.75 in) compared to the child’s chest measurement.
Length: 24 (27,5) 34 (38) 43 (44) 47,5 (48,5) cm (9.5 (10.75) 13.5 (15) 17 (17.25) 18.75 (19) in) (mid back)

Materials List

Yarn
Mille Colori Baby by Lang Yarns
50 g = 190 m, 100% merino wool
2 strands held together:
100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) g Colour 52 AND
100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) g Colour 56
(These are the colour numbers used in the image)
Since the pattern is designed for the HAPPY Cardigan to be knitted with two different colourways, the yarn requirements are given in 100 g increments. However, if you use only one colourway, the required amount of yarn is as follows:
150 (150) 200 (250) 300 (350) 400 (400) g

Equipment

  • Circular needle 4.0 mm (US 6),
    min. 80 cm (32 in)
  • Circular needle 3.5 mm (US 4),
    min. 80 cm (32 in)
  • If you don’t want to knit the sleeves using a circular needle and the Magic Loop method, you will also need: double-pointed needles 4.0 mm (US 6), double-pointed needles 3.5 mm (US 4)
  • At least 4 stitch markers, preferably 6 stitch markers that can be opened so you can mark the button positions later
  • Cable, stitch holders or some scrap yarn
  • 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) buttons
    (Ø = 18-20 mm (0.7-0.8 in))
  • Tapestry needle
Product details
  • Created January 14, 2026
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Reviews

Lehmannmutter
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
Schöne Anleitung
Hat Spaß gemacht zu Stricken, schöne Wolle, Kleine Abwandlung-Halsbündchen und Knopfleiste gleich mitgestrickt
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Bricoco
February 22, 2026
February 22, 2026
Gut gelungen!
Sehr schönes Resultat dank den gut erklärten Details. Ich habe die « Dolce » von Jakob verstrickt und außer dem Abschluss vom I-Cord nichts geändert. Dort habe ich die letzten Maschen (6,5 und 4) mit den den restlichen M mit Maschenstich verbunden, so entsteht kein Knubbel.
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Lehmannmutter
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
Schöne Anleitung
Hat Spaß gemacht zu Stricken, schöne Wolle, Kleine Abwandlung-Halsbündchen und Knopfleiste gleich mitgestrickt
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cathmann
October 19, 2025
October 19, 2025
Sehr schöne Anleitung - sehr gut nachzuarbeiten
In Abwandlung habe ich den Pulli noch ein paar Nummern größer ohne Knopfleiste für meine Mutter gestrickt, hat prima geklappt.
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christine-meissner
September 27, 2025
September 27, 2025
Super schön geworden
Ich habe die Version mit einem Knäuel gestrickt und bin sehr zufrieden. Es war super zu stricken und die Anleitung sehr gut zu folgen. Hat Spaß gemacht und sieht super aus 😊
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elisabeth-knuever
September 15, 2025
September 15, 2025
Superschöner Strampler
Die Beschreibung ist optimal !
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Andila
September 13, 2025
September 13, 2025
Schön warm an den Ohren!
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claudia-antonio
September 12, 2025
September 12, 2025
Super schön geworden.
Ich habe diese tolle Weste mit der Teddy Dear gestrickt und 5,0mm Nadeln. Am Anfang ist das Garn schon gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber wenn man sich dran gewöhnt hat ist es ein super Projekt. Denn es geht einfach sehr schnell und ich wurde schon oft drauf angesprochen. Anleitung wie immer top geschrieben 😊
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heike-hammel
September 11, 2025
September 11, 2025
Sehr gute Anleitung
Die Anleitung ist so aufgebaut und beschrieben, dass auch ich, die ich schon seit vielen Jahren keine Nadeln mehr in der Hand hatte, meinen Strampler für mein 1.Enkelkind fertigstricken konnte. Der Strampler ist sehr schön geworden und ich bin superstolz, dass ich das geschafft habe. Es hat mich motiviert weiterzumachen und ich habe bereits mein nächstes Projekt auf den Nadeln
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Vreko
September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025
Tolles Geschenk!
Ich habe den Strampler schon drei Mal verschenkt. Kommt immer super an! Die Anleitung ist gut verständlich und umsetzbar.
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