Classic Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern 001

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Classic baby cardigan knitting pattern

Manually emailed PDF instructions for you to knit a plain and simple, good old-fashioned classic raglan sleeve baby cardigan. USA customers will know this as a baby sweater knitting pattern.

This plain baby cardigan knitting pattern has a choice of a round neck or v-neck. It is suitable for either a reborn doll or an infant baby.

This basic cardigan knitting pattern is ideal for a beginner knitter as it has been written on a row-by-row basis. As a result, the buttonholes have been placed for you.  In addition, the shaping instructions have also been provided so you don’t have to work it out yourself.

You can also knit this cardigan before you know the gender of the expected arrival.  To do this, knit the cardigan as instructed.  Sew up all but the button/buttonhole band.  Once you know the gender, sew the button/buttonhole band and buttons onto the designated sides. Full instructions are in the pattern.

This plain baby cardigan knitting pattern comes in 9 sizes.  It can be knitted in 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size you wish you knit. As this pattern is completely unisex it can be knitted for either a boy or a girl.

Once knitted, this classic baby cardigan will fit sizes starting from 10 through to 22 inches (25cm-55cm) in height for a reborn doll, or a 1lb micro premature baby through to a 3-month baby.

Materials needed to make this classic baby cardigan:

Check the list below for the size you wish to knit to find out what materials you will need to complete that size.

10 inch or 25cm Height (Approx 1lb Prem) Size

50g 4ply yarn, 3 buttons for the v-neck cardigan and 5 buttons for the round neck cardigan. You will also need 1 x pr 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

11 inch or 27.5cm Height (Approx 1-1.5lb Prem) Size

50g 4ply yarn, 3 buttons for the v-neck cardigan and 5 buttons for the round neck cardigan. You will also need 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or DK yarn and 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

12 inch or 30cm Height (Approx 1.5lb Prem) Size

100g DK yarn, 3 buttons for the v-neck cardigan, and 5 buttons for the round neck cardigan. You will also need 1 x pr 4mm needles to make a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

14 inch or 35cm Height (Approx 2.5lb Prem) Size

100g DK yarn, 3 buttons for the v-neck cardigan and 5 buttons for the round neck cardigan. You will also need 1 x pr 4.5mm needles to  make a tension of 20sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

15-16 inch or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn, 3 buttons for the v-neck cardigan and 5 buttons for the round neck cardigan. You will need 1 x pr 2.75mm needles to make a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17 inch or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn, 3 buttons for the v-neck cardigan and 5 buttons for the round neck cardigan. You will also need 1 x pr 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19 inch pr 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

100g 4ply yarn, 3 buttons for the v-neck cardigan and 5 buttons for the round neck cardigan. You will also need 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or DK yarn and 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21 inch or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size 

100g DK yarn, 3 buttons for the v-neck cardigan and 5 buttons for the round neck cardigan. You will also need 1 x pr 3.75mm needles to make a tension of 24sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22 inch or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

100g DK yarn, 3 buttons for the v-neck cardigan and 5 buttons for the round neck cardigan. You will also need 1 x pr 4mm needles to make a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.