Daisy Cardigan - children - Danish

The Daisy Cardigan is knitted back and forth from the top down, with ribbing at the neckline and along both front edges. The neckline is shaped using short rows.
The flower buds are knitted into the cardigan as you go, and the petals are embroidered on afterward.
The body and sleeves are finished with ribbing.
The buttons are crocheted at the end; alternatively, other buttons may be used.

Sizes: 1 (1.5) 2 (4) 6 (8) years
Full length: approx. 30 (32) 34 (37) 42 (47) cm
Chest circumference: approx. 54 (58) 62 (68) 72 (78) cm
Sleeve length: approx. 19 (21) 23 (26) 30 (34) cm
Needles: 80 cm circular needle and 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm double-pointed needles
Gauge: 20 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m / 50 g) and 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair (225 m / 25 g)

Yarn requirements:
Merino: 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (200) g // 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (4) balls
Soft Silk Mohair: 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 (100) g // 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) balls
Notions: 5 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) buttons; instructions for crocheted buttons are included in the pattern