What you'll need
| Age: | 3-6 months | 6-12 months | 12-24 months | 2-4 years |
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Carlton Merino Sport -
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2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Product Description
This Baby Cardigan with Embellishments is a treasured garment for any baby. Cardigan is worked from the neck downwards. Neck shaping is working in short rows. 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 pattern for the Baby Cardigan in four sizes: 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, 2-4 years
To Fit Chest: 17 (18, 20, 22) in / 43 (46, 51, 56) cm
Finished Chest (unbuttoned): 19½ (21½, 23, 26) in / 49.5 (55, 58, 66) cm
Materials Needed: DK weight (8 ply); Carlton Merino Sport (55% Merino Wool, 45% Premium Acrylic, 1.76 oz/50g; 148yds/135m); US size 4 / 3.50 mm long straight needles or circular needle;
Skill level: Intermediate. All my patterns include required skill levels, sizes, materials, gauges, finished measurements, stitch abbreviations, stitch counts and pictures.
Baby Cardigan with Embellishments 2 by Alena Byers
Project Overview
This Baby Cardigan with Embellishments 2 is a knitted garment designed by independent designer Alena Byers as a treasured piece for babies. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF from Alena's Design and offers crafters an intermediate-level knitting project suitable for creating finished items to sell or gift.
Craft and Technique
This project uses the knitting craft exclusively. The primary construction technique featured in this cardigan is Garter Stitch, a fundamental knitting stitch that creates a textured, reversible fabric. Garter Stitch is formed by knitting every row, making it an excellent choice for beginners progressing to intermediate projects and ideal for creating structured garments like cardigans.
Stitches Used
- Garter Stitch – the main stitch used throughout the cardigan construction, providing texture and structure to the finished garment
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for DK weight yarn, a lightweight yarn category that works well for delicate baby garments. The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 44 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) over Garter Stitch, which is essential to check before beginning the project. Crafters will need appropriate knitting needles sized to achieve this gauge; the pattern recommends adjusting to larger needles if your gauge produces more stitches and rows per 4 inches.
Sizing and Embellishments
The Baby Cardigan with Embellishments 2 is available in multiple sizes (3, 6, 12, and 24 months), allowing customization for different baby ages. The design includes embellishments that add decorative detail to the finished cardigan, distinguishing it as a special handmade piece.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle a complete garment project with shaping and finishing details.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Alena Byers |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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