Crossover Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern 116

Instructions for a simple, traditional, garter stitch crossover cardigan.  The pattern is easy to follow and it has been written for both the stripe pattern and the plain pattern with contrast edging.  This pattern is so versatile, that you can mix and match the plain pattern with the stripe pattern within each piece knitted so you can make up your own individual style.  The pattern ranges from premature size to 3 months, and the cardigan has a matching beanie hat and long leg length bootees.

To knit this garter stitch baby cardigan you need to be able to knit, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together and pick up stitches.

To make the crossover cardigan you will need the following:

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 3-4lb Prem) Size

50g 4ply yarn in main colour and 50g 4ply yarn in contrast colour.  You will also need 2 buttons and 2m of ribbon for the bootees.  1 x stitch holder and 1 x pr 2.75mm needles to make a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 4-6lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn in main colour and 100g 4ply yarn in contrast colour.  You will also need 2 buttons and 2m of ribbon for the bootees. 1 x stitch holder and 1 x pr 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 6-7lb Newborn) Size

100g 4ply yarn in main colour and 100g 4ply yarn in contrast colour.  You will also need 2 buttons and 2m of ribbon for the bootees. 1 x stitch holder and 1 x pr 3.75mm needles OR dk yarn and 1 x pr 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

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

100g dk yarn in main colour and 100g dk yarn in contrast colour.  You will also need 2 buttons and 2m of ribbon for the bootees. 1 x stitch holder and 1 x pr 3.75mm needles to make a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

100g dk yarn in main colour and 100g dk yarn in contrast colour. You will also need 2 buttons and 2m of ribbon for the bootees. 1 x stitch holder and 1 x pr 4mm needles to make a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.