Classic Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern PDF 1

PDF Classic Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern

A manually emailed PDF knitting pattern for a plain, classic raglan-sleeve baby cardigan suitable for reborn dolls and real babies.

This easy baby cardigan knitting pattern is perfect for beginners, with clear step-by-step instructions to guide you through every size.

This baby cardigan knitting pattern includes instructions to knit a timeless, versatile cardigan with three classic styles: a raglan-sleeve cardigan, a round-neck cardigan and a V-neck cardigan, all designed with a clean, traditional finish.

This design also works beautifully as a newborn cardigan knitting pattern, with a wide size range included to ensure an excellent fit for both babies and reborn dolls.

The pattern includes instructions for knitting in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size selected, making it suitable for multiple baby sizes and popular reborn doll sizes.

A video showcase of this baby cardigan knitting pattern is also available in our Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern Video Showcase, where you can see the finished cardigans knitted in different colours and yarn types.

This classic baby cardigan knitting pattern is ideal for premature babies, newborn babies and reborn dolls, making it perfect for baby gifts, photography outfits, keepsakes, charity knitting and everyday baby wear.

Pattern Includes

• Classic baby cardigan knitting pattern

• Round-neck cardigan

• V-neck cardigan

• Raglan sleeves

• Instructions for multiple baby and reborn doll sizes

• Suitable for 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size selected

Sizes Included

10" reborn (Approx. 1lb Prem Baby)

11" reborn (Approx. 1–1.5lb Prem Baby)

12" reborn (Approx. 1.5lb Prem Baby)

14" reborn (Approx. 2.5lb Prem Baby)

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 (0–3 Month 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.

Please note:

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

Your pattern instructions will be manually emailed after purchase.

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

Skills Required

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

• Knit

• Purl

• Yarn forward

• Slip stitches

• Pass slipped stitches over

• Knit two stitches together

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

10" reborn / 25cm Height (Approx. 1lb Prem Baby)

• 50g 4-ply yarn

• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (Round Neck)

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

11" reborn / 27.5cm Height (Approx. 1–1.5lb Prem Baby)

• 50g 4-ply yarn

• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (Round Neck)

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

or

• Double knitting yarn with 3.25mm knitting needles

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

12" reborn / 30cm Height (Approx. 1.5lb Prem Baby)

• 100g double knitting yarn

• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (Round Neck)

• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles

• Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

14" reborn / 35cm Height (Approx. 2.5lb Prem Baby)

• 100g double knitting yarn

• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (Round Neck)

• 1 pair 4.5mm knitting needles

• Tension: 20 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

15–16" reborn / 37.5–40cm Height (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem Baby)

• 100g 4-ply yarn

• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (Round Neck)

• 1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles

• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

16–17" reborn / 40–42.5cm Height (Approx. 3–5lb Prem Baby)

• 100g 4-ply yarn

• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (Round Neck)

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

18–19" reborn / 45–47.5cm Height (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn Baby)

• 100g 4-ply yarn

• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (Round Neck)

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

or

• Double knitting yarn with 3.25mm knitting needles

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

20–21" reborn / 50–52.5cm Height (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn Baby)

• 100g double knitting yarn

• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (Round Neck)

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

• Tension: 24 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22" reborn / 55cm Height (0–3 Month Baby)

• 100g double knitting yarn

• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (Round Neck)

• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles

• Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

Shipping Information

This item is a digital PDF 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 manually emailed.

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