Knitting Pattern 110 – Girls Ribbon Cardigan

Instructions for a little girl’s lace panel cardigan embellished with lots of ribbon and ribbon roses.  The cardigan features a contrast coloured edging which is also placed on the front button borders.

To knit this pretty baby cardigan you will need to be able to knit, purl, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, slip stitches, pass slip stitches over and pick up stitches.

You will need:

Optional Embellishments

Between 2.5 and 3m of 6mm ribbon, 16 ribbon roses for fronts and sleeves only.

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

100g 4ply yarn in main colour, 50g contrast colour, 6 buttons,  1 stitch holder, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

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

100g 4ply yarn in main colour, 50g contrast colour, 6 buttons, 1 stitch holder, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

100g 4ply yarn in main colour, 50g contrast colour, 6 buttons, 1 stitch holder, 1 x pr  3.75mm needles.  OR use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making 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, 50g contrast colour, 6 buttons, 1 stitch holder,  1 x pr 3.75mm needles making 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, 50g contrast colour, 6 buttons, 1 stitch holder, 1x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.