Knitted Baby Cardigan

The knitted baby cardigan is an adorable and essential addition to any little one's wardrobe. Not only does it provide warmth and comfort, but it also adds a touch of charm to their outfit. The soft and delicate yarn used to create these cardigans ensures that your baby stays cozy and cozy all day long. With cute buttons and intricate patterns, each cardigan is made with love and attention to detail, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether it's a family gathering or a casual day out, the knitted baby cardigan is a versatile piece that adds a sprinkle of cuteness to your baby’s look. So cuddly and charming, it's sure to be a favorite staple in your baby's collection!

Size: Newborns Finished chest measurements – 20”
Gauge: 25 sts=4″ in St st with larger needles
Materials: Baby soft double knit type yarn
Size 4 US (3.5 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 5 US (3.75 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch holders
4 buttons
Instructions
Back
With smaller needles, Cast on 61 sts.
K1, P1 rib for 12 rows.
Inc 1 st at end of last row.
Change to larger needles and work 36 rows in St st.
Shape Armholes
Cast off 4 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.
Row 1: K1, slip 1, pass slipped stitch over, work to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Row 2: Purl.
Repeat these 2 rows until 24 sts remain, ending with a purl row.
Cast off.

Left Front
With smaller needles, Cast on 35 sts.
K1, p1 rib for 11 rows.
Next row: K1, p1 rib 7 sts, then slip these sts to a stitch holder, work rib to end.
Change to larger needles and work 36 rows in St st.
Shape Armholes And Neck
Row 1 (RS): Cast off 4 sts, work to last 2 sts, K2tog.
Rows 2 and 4: Work even in St st.
Row 3: K1, sl1, psso, work to end.
Row 5: K1, sl1, psso, work to last 2 sts, K2tog.
Rep last 4 rows until 2 sts rem.
K2tog.
Fasten off.

Right FrontWith smaller needles, Cast on 35 sts.
K1, p1 rib for 2 rows.
Row 3 is button hole row. K1, p1 rib 3 sts, yo, K2tog, work rib to end.
K1, p1 rib 8 more rows.
Next row: K1, p1 rib. Slip last 7 sts worked to stitch holder.
Change to larger needles and work 37 rows in St st.
Continue working to correspond with left front, reversing shaping.

SleevesMake two.
With smaller needles, Cast on 33 sts.
K1, p1 rib for 16 rows (this makes a nice cuff you can turn back to adjust sleeve length as needed).
Change to larger needles.
Work 36 rows St st and AT THE SAME TIME inc 1 st each end of Rows 3, 11, and 19 – 39 sts.
Shape Armhole And Cap
Cast off 4 sts beg next 2 rows.
Purl one row.
Cont in St st and dec 1 st each end next and every 4th row until 7 sts rem as follows:
K1, sl1, psso, work to last 3 sts, K2tog, k1.
Cast off.

FinishingSew raglan seams together.
Left Front Band
Slip 7 sts from holder to smaller needles.
Rejoin yarn and work k1, p1 rib to center of back of neck.
Cast off.
Right Front BandWeave in ends on WS.
Sew on buttons.
Work as left but make 3 more button holes evenly spaced as before.
Sew on bands.
Join all seams.

Once you’ve got a good basic cardigan pattern you can change it by adding some pattern in various ways. just a couple rows, just the front or the whole cardigan. Or you can add a little colour as shown in photos.