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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

Manufacturer: Anna-Larina Riedel, Osterdeich 109, 28205 Bremen, Germany, frau.riedel.strickt@gmail.com
Crazypatterns product ID: 115771
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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

Manufacturer: Anna-Larina Riedel, Osterdeich 109, 28205 Bremen, Germany, frau.riedel.strickt@gmail.com
Crazypatterns product ID: 115771
Product details
Created
January 14, 2026
Updated
June 30, 2026
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Categories
Knitting » Babies
Knitting » Babies » Jackets
Knitting » Kids
Knitting » Kids » Jackets & vests

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nadja-stein7
June 4, 2026

Gute Anleitung

In der Anleitung ist alles gut erklärt. Ich hatte keine Probleme beim stricken. Die Jacke ist gut geworden und passt perfekt. Ich würde sie weiterempfehlen.
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Isabelmk
May 11, 2026

Ausführliche und anschauliche Anleitung

Ich war mir unsicher, ob ich eine geübte Strickende bin....aber mit dieser Anleitung kam ich sehr gut zurecht 🙂
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Lehmannmutter
February 11, 2026

Schöne Anleitung

Hat Spaß gemacht zu Stricken, schöne Wolle, Kleine Abwandlung-Halsbündchen und Knopfleiste gleich mitgestrickt
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