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UKHKA 110 Cardigans, Hat and Blanket – Double Knitting Pattern for Babies

UKHKA 110 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern from UKHKA that includes instructions for three classic baby projects: a raglan-sleeved cardigan, a baby hat, and a blanket. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn, this intermediate-level pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and want to create a coordinated set of handknitted baby essentials.

The Cardigans

The centrepiece of this pattern is a baby cardigan featuring raglan sleeve shaping, offered across five sizes to fit a wide range of babies from premature and newborn right through to 12 months old.

Sizes and Measurements

• To fit chest: 31cm (12in), 36cm (14in), 41cm (16in), 46cm (18in), 51cm (20in)
• Actual measurement: 41cm (16in) to 61cm (24in)
• Full length (approximate): 18cm (7in) to 32cm (12½in)
• Sleeve length: 8cm (3in) to 20cm (8in)

Techniques and Stitches Used

The cardigan is worked using a stitch pattern (patt) throughout the body and sleeves, with raglan armhole and sleeve shaping achieved through a combination of cast-off rows and paired decrease rows. The raglan shaping is precise and structured:

• Cast off stitches at the start of armhole shaping rows
• Slip 1, K1, pass slipped stitch over (s1, K1, psso) – a left-leaning decrease worked at the beginning of right-side rows
• P2togtbl (purl 2 together through back loops) – a matching decrease worked at the end of wrong-side rows to maintain symmetry in the raglan line
• Decreases are worked in every row across multiple size repeats, requiring careful attention to row-by-row stitch counts

The raglan construction is a traditional and elegant method for baby garments, as it creates a smooth, fitted shoulder line with minimal seaming bulk — particularly important for delicate baby skin. Working paired decreases on both right-side and wrong-side rows ensures the raglan seam lies flat and neat.

Difficulty Considerations

This cardigan is rated intermediate, making it suitable for knitters who are already comfortable with basic knitting and purling and are ready to follow multi-size shaping instructions. Managing stitch counts across five sizes and working decreases on both sides of the fabric simultaneously are the key skills required.

The Baby Hat

The pattern also includes a baby hat designed to fit an average baby's head. While full shaping details extend beyond the excerpt provided, the hat is worked in the same DK weight yarn and uses consistent techniques with the cardigan, making it straightforward to knit as a matching accessory once the cardigan is complete.

Key Details

• Designed to fit an average baby head size
• Uses Double Knitting yarn consistent with the rest of the set
• Worked using the same knit and purl-based stitch pattern as the cardigans

The Blanket

The third design in this pattern is a knitted baby blanket, providing a practical and beautiful finishing piece for the complete baby set.

Blanket Dimensions

• Finished size: 61 x 91cm (24 x 36in)

This is a generous size suitable for use as a pram blanket, cot blanket, or play mat cover. The blanket is worked flat in DK weight yarn and uses the same stitch pattern referenced throughout the pattern, creating a cohesive texture that coordinates