This baby cardigan knitting pattern features an elegant open-front design, a textured collar, and a wide buttonhole band for a polished finish. The cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the top down using raglan shaping and is worked flat (back and forth) for the body. The sleeves are then completed in the round, ensuring a clean and professional result.

Available in sizes to fit chest:
0-3 m / 16”
3-6 m / 17”
6-9 m / 17.5”
9-12 / 18.2”
12-18 m / 19”
18-24 m / 20”

MATERIALS: blue DK yarn 100 g / 300 m
You will need 1 - 3 skeins yarn according to the cardigan size.

KNITTING GAUGE:
22 sts and 30 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 4 mm needles.

NEEDLES:
1 x 4 mm (US6)(UK8) needles
4 mm long circular needles or DPNs for the sleeves
3 mm long circular needles or DPNs for the cuffs

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Crochet hook (optional)
3 flat buttons (15 mm)
x 2 Stitch holders/ scrap yarn
Sewing thread and needle
Scissors

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knit Stitch
Purl Stitch
Seed sts
Stocking stitch
Cast off

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!