Knitting Pure and Simple - Children's Neckdown Cardigan

This one will never go out of style. It has kept hundreds of little ones warm!
A basic cardigan for kids, directions include a jacket collar, crew neck or hood, and button or zipper options.

Sizes- 2-4, 6-8, 10-12.
Finished measurements-
Chest- 30, 32, 34 ins.
Length- 15, 17½, 20 ins.

Materials- worsted weight yarn: approx 475; 575; 675 yds.
24 inch circular needles sizes 9 and 6;
double point needles sizes 9 and 6 or sizes required to get the gauge.
18 inch separating zipper or ¾ to 1 inch buttons (5 to 8).
Scrap yarn, stitch markers.

Gauge- using the larger needles in stockinette st, 16 sts equal 4 inches.