You will need: Approximately 226 (268, 305, 359, 457, 582, 654, 732) metres / 247 (293, 334, 393, 500, 636, 715, 800) yards of DK yarn (shown here in Sweet Georgia Superwash DK, colour ‘goldmine’)

 

4.5 mm/US 7 circular needle and DPN’s (adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge)

4 mm/US 6 circular needle and DPN’s

3.75 mm/US 5 circular needle

 

Cable needle,  One button (optional)

 

Tapestry needle, 8 stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders

3-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, 10-12 yrs)/ approx. 48 (52, 56, 61.5, 65.5, 69, 73, 77) cm / 19 (20.5, 22, 24.25, 25.75, 27.25, 28.75, 30.25) inches finished circumference at the bust.

 

Choose a size with approximately 5 cm / 2 inches of positive ease.

 

Shown here in size 1-2 years. My model is 17 months old.

 

GAUGE

 

20 sts and 26 rows = 4” or 10 cm in St st on 4.5 mm/US 7 needle