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, suitable for reborn dolls and real babies. This traditional design includes instructions for both round-neck and V-neck cardigan styles, making it a versatile and timeless baby knitting pattern.

This beginner-friendly baby cardigan knitting pattern is written with the buttonholes placed for you, so there is no guesswork required. It is ideal for knitters looking for a simple, good old-fashioned cardigan pattern that produces neat, professional results.

The pattern includes 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, the cardigan can be worked in 4-ply or double knitting (DK) yarn.

This unisex design can be knitted for either a boy or a girl, making it perfect for charity knitting, baby gifts, 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

Yarn & Needles by Size

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

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

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