Classic Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern PDF 1

PDF Classic Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Manually emailed instructions to knit a plain, classic raglan-sleeve baby cardigan knitting pattern suitable for reborn dolls and real babies.

This detailed baby cardigan knitting pattern includes instructions to knit:

• A classic raglan-sleeve baby cardigan

• A round-neck baby cardigan

• A V-neck baby cardigan

The pattern is written in 9 sizes, ranging from very premature (approx. 1lb) through to 0–3 months babies, and is designed to fit 10–22 inch reborn dolls.

Depending on the size you wish to knit, this baby cardigan pattern can be worked in 4-ply or double knitting (DK) yarn.

This unisex, traditional baby cardigan design makes it ideal for baby gifts, charity knitting, hospital donations or reborn doll wardrobes.

A video showcase of this pattern is available on our YouTube channel, showing the finished cardigans knitted in different colours and yarn types.

This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern, not a finished garment.
Instructions are manually emailed after purchase.

Skills Required

To knit the cardigans in this pattern, you will need to be able to:

• Knit

• Purl

• Yarn forward

• Slip stitches

• Pass slipped stitches over

• Knit two stitches together

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

10” / 25cm Height (Approx. 1lb Prem)
• 50g 4-ply yarn
• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck)
• 1 pair 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

11” / 27.5cm Height (Approx. 1–1.5lb Prem)
• 50g 4-ply yarn
• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck)
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles or DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

12” / 30cm Height (Approx. 1.5lb Prem)
• 100g DK yarn
• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck)
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

14” / 35cm Height (Approx. 2.5lb Prem)
• 100g DK yarn
• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck)
• 1 pair 4.5mm needles
• Tension: 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

15–16” / 37.5–40cm Height (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem)
• 100g 4-ply yarn
• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck)
• 1 pair 2.75mm needles
• Tension: 30 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

16–17” / 40–42.5cm Height (Approx. 3–5lb Prem)
• 100g 4-ply yarn
• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck)
• 1 pair 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

18–19” / 45–47.5cm Height (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn)
• 100g 4-ply yarn
• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck)
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles or DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

20–21” / 50–52.5cm Height (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn)
• 100g DK yarn
• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck)
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles
• Tension: 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22” / 55cm Height (0–3 Months)
• 100g DK yarn
• 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck)
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

Designed by DollieBabies — specialists in baby and reborn doll knitting patterns since 2011.

For other styles of baby cardigans, please check out our   baby cardigan knitting pattern collection. 

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