Bundle your project
1 Select Size
Downloadable PDF
Baby Cardigan with Embellishments
£6.25
Downloadable PDF
2 Select Colors
Caron Simply Soft
Bone (9703)
Out of stock — not added to kit
× £4.99
Product Description
This Baby Cardigan with Embellishments is a treasured garment for any baby. Cardigan is worked from the neck downwards. Raglan increases are worked to shape yoke. Piece is divided at underarms, and sleeves together with body are then worked separately. The sleeves are worked flat.
* Includes knitting pattern for the Baby Cardigan in five sizes: 3m, 6m, 12m, 18m, 2yrs
To Fit Chest: 16 (17, 18, 19, 21)” / [40.5 (43, 45.5, 48, 53) cm]
Finished Chest (unbuttoned): 19 (20, 22, 23, 25)” / [48.5 (51, 55, 58.5, 63.5) cm]
* Materials Needed: Worsted weight; medium - approx. 280 (320, 360, 380, 420) yds;
* Skill level: Easy. All my patterns include required skill levels, sizes, materials, gauges, finished measurements, stitch abbreviations, stitch counts and pictures.
© Alena’s Design patterns are protected by copyright, you may not rewrite, photocopy, redistribute, or resell the patterns in any form.
Baby Cardigan with Embellishments by Alena Byers
What Is Being Made
This Baby Cardigan with Embellishments is a knitted garment designed for infants and toddlers, available in five size options ranging from 3 months to 2 years. The finished chest measurements span from 16 inches (40.5 cm) for the smallest size up to 21 inches (53 cm) for the 2-year size, with corresponding unbuttoned finished chest widths of 19 to 25 inches (48.5 to 63.5 cm). The cardigan features decorative embellishments that add visual interest and charm to this essential baby wardrobe piece.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level knitting project employs standard cardigan construction techniques suitable for knitters with foundational skills and some experience. The pattern provides detailed instructions for creating a structured garment with proper shaping for a baby's proportions. The embellishment details are integrated into the design, requiring attention to placement and execution as part of the overall knitting process.
Stitches Used
While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, intermediate-level baby cardigans typically incorporate fundamental knitting stitches combined with shaping techniques. The pattern from Alena Byers would include clear stitch instructions and abbreviations within the complete downloadable PDF.
Materials
Yarn: The pattern calls for Lion Brand® 24/7 Cotton Yarn (100% mercerized cotton, 3.5 oz/100g; 186 yards/170 meters) or Caron Simply Soft as an alternative. The yarn weight is aran, making it suitable for creating a fabric with good drape and warmth appropriate for babies while remaining breathable due to the cotton content.
Needles and Tools: The complete pattern specifications for needle size and any additional tools required are included in the full downloadable PDF pattern.
Pattern Details
- Craft: Knitting
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
- Yarn Weight: Aran
- Available Sizes: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years
- Designer: Alena Byers
- Format: Downloadable PDF
This pattern is protected by copyright and available through Alena Byers' design collection. Finished items created from this pattern may be sold with proper credit attribution to the designer.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Featured Products: | Caron Simply Soft |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Alena Byers |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Suggested yarn: Lion Brand® 24/7 Cotton Yarn (100% mercerized cotton 3.5 oz/100g; 186yds/170m); US size 5 / 3.75 mm knitting needles for embellishment |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.