PDF Boys Waistcoat Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Manually emailed instructions to knit a practical boy's waistcoat or cardigan.

This versatile boy's knitting pattern includes instructions to knit either a sleeveless waistcoat, a short-sleeved cardigan or a long-sleeved cardigan. Suitable for babies and reborn dolls from approximately 2.5–4lb premature through to 0–3 months, this pattern can be knitted in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size selected.

Featuring a textured stitch pattern throughout, a round neckline and a six-button front fastening, this classic design is perfect for every season and makes a practical addition to any baby boy's wardrobe.

Instructions are manually emailed after purchase.

Pattern Includes

• Sleeveless waistcoat
• Short-sleeved cardigan
• Long-sleeved cardigan
• Instructions for multiple baby and reborn doll sizes

Sizes Included

15–16" reborn (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem baby)

16–17" reborn (Approx. 3–5lb Prem baby)

18–19" reborn (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn baby)

20–21" reborn (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)

22" reborn (Approx. 0–3 months baby)

This pattern can be knitted using 4ply yarn for the smaller sizes and DK yarn for the larger sizes, depending on the size selected.

This classic baby knitting pattern is perfect for everyday wear, baby gifts and reborn dolls.

Please note:

This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern and not the finished garment.

Instructions are manually emailed after purchase.

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern.

Skills Required

To complete this pattern you will need to know how to:

• Knit
• Purl
• Slip stitches
• Yarn forward
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Pick up stitches

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

15–16" or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem baby)

• 100g 4ply yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 2.75mm needles
• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

16–17" or 40–42.5cm Height (Approx. 3–5lb Prem baby)

• 100g 4ply yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

18–19" or 45–47.5cm Height (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn baby)

• 100g 4ply yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.75mm needles

  OR DK yarn with 3.25mm needles

• Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

20–21" or 50–52.5cm Height (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)

• 100g DK yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles
• Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

22" or 55cm Height (Approx. 0–3 Months)

• 100g DK yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

Shipping Information

This item is a digital knitting pattern.

Instructions are manually emailed after purchase rather than downloaded automatically.

Return Policy

Due to the digital nature of this item, returns and refunds are not accepted once the pattern has been sent.

For more baby and reborn doll cardigan knitting patterns, check out our Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern Collection.

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Unfortunately, due to the nature of our digital patterns, we cannot accept returns or exchanges once the pattern has been sent.

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