I made this easy to follow one panel pattern for my toddlers! For this pattern I used buttons to close the cardigan but you could certainly sew on a zipper instead or leave off the buttons.

For this one panel pattern you'll start with the left wrist and sleeve and work yourself across the body to the second sleeve and wrist. You'll see it along the sleeves and sides and then add the ribbing. There's ribbing along the center front and neck, where you'll attach buttons and leave spaces for button holes. I've also given optional instructions for a waist edge ribbing.

Feel free to follow along with my exact stitches to fit a toddler 18-24 months or tailor it to fit your child (or even yourself!)