PDF Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern Bundle

Lace Sleeve & Rib Sleeve Sets – 3lb to 3 Months

Manually emailed baby cardigan knitting pattern bundle including both a pretty lace sleeve cardigan set and a coordinating boys’ rib sleeve cardigan set.

This bundle gives you two complete baby cardigan designs, covering sizes 3lb premature to 3 months for babies or 15–22″ reborn dolls.

Both patterns include:

• Cardigan

• Hat

• Bootees

• Mittens

The lace sleeve cardigan features delicate lace sleeves and border for a classic girl’s design, while the rib sleeve cardigan offers a smart textured look suitable for boys.

Patterns can be worked in either 4-ply or double knitting (DK) yarn, depending on the size you wish to knit.

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

Sizes Included

Designed to fit 15–22″ reborn dolls
Suitable for approximately 3lb premature to 0–3 month babies

Sizes included:

• 15–16″ / Approx 3–4lb Prem

• 16–17″ / Approx 4–5lb Prem

• 18–19″ / Approx 6–7lb Newborn

• 20–21″ / Approx 8–10lb Newborn

• 22″ / Approx 0–3 Months

Skill Level

Easy to Intermediate

Knitting Skills Required

For both designs you will need to be able to:

• Knit

• Purl

• Yarn forward

• Knit two stitches together

• Slip stitches

• Pass slipped stitches over (lace sleeve design)

• Pick up stitches

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

Lace Sleeve Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern

15–16″ / 37.5–40cm (Approx 3–4lb Prem)

• 100g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 100g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 4 buttons

• 3 metres 7mm ribbon

• 1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles

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

16–17″ / 40–42.5cm (Approx 4–5lb Prem)

• 100g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 100g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 4 buttons

• 3 metres 7mm ribbon

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

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

18–19″ / 45–47.5cm (Approx 6–7lb Newborn)

• 100g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 100g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 4 buttons

• 3 metres 7mm ribbon

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

OR

• Double knitting yarn

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

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

20–21″ / 50–52.5cm (Approx 8–10lb Newborn)

• 100g double knitting yarn in main colour A

• 100g double knitting yarn in contrast colour B

• 4 buttons

• 3 metres 7mm ribbon

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

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

22″ / 55cm (0–3 Months)

• 100g double knitting yarn in main colour A

• 100g double knitting yarn in contrast colour B

• 4 buttons

• 3 metres 7mm ribbon

• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles

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

Boys’ Rib Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Pattern

15–16″ / 37.5–40cm (Approx 2.5–4lb Prem)

• 50g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 50g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 6 buttons

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles

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

16–17″ / 40–42.5cm (Approx 3–5lb Prem)

• 50g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 50g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 6 buttons

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

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

18–19″ / 45–47.5cm (Approx 5–7lb Newborn)

• 100g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 100g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 6 buttons

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

OR

• Double knitting yarn

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

• Tension: 26 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

20–21″ / 50–52.5cm (Approx 8–10lb Newborn)

• 100g double knitting yarn in main colour A

• 100g double knitting yarn in contrast colour B

• 6 buttons

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

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

22″ / 55cm (0–3 Months)

• 100g double knitting yarn in main colour A

• 100g double knitting yarn in contrast colour B

• 6 buttons

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles

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

These patterns are also available individually.  Check out our Lace Sleeve Baby Cardigan for girls and our Ribbed Sleeve Baby Cardigan for boys. 

Safety guidance is available in the pattern download and on our Safety Information Page.

PDF patterns are manually emailed to the European Union, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Items that need physical posting are shipped to England, Scotland and Wales.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of our patterns, we cannot accept returns or exchanges.

Our ready made outfits are eligible for returns and exchanges. Please check our refund and returns policy for full details