Baby Cardigan No. 2 Knitting Pattern

A sweet little gift for a new baby, this cardigan is a classic.

SKILL LEVEL
Almost Advanced
(refer to this page for skill level descriptions)

TECHNIQUES USED
casting on, knitting, purling, changing colors, make one left (M1L), make one right (M1R), putting stitches on hold, picking up stitches, binding off, sewing on buttons, weaving in ends.

YARN
220 (285, 305, 410, 520) yards total of dk weight yarn:
70 (75, 80, 85, 100) yards of trim color
150 (210, 225, 325, 420) yards of main color.

NEEDLES
US 6 / 4 mm 24–32” circulars
US 6 / 4 mm double pointed needles if not using magic loops for sleeves.

GAUGE
5.75 sts & 8.25 rows per inch in stockinette after blocking

NOTIONS
8 stitch markers, 2 18” pieces of scrap yarn, 6 1/2”–5/8” buttons, sewing needle & thread.

MEASUREMENTS
9.25 (10.25, 11.25, 12.75, 13.75)” around neck
17 (18.5, 20, 21.5, 23)” around chest
6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)” around upper arm
4 (4.5, 5, 5.5, 6)” from armhole to cuff
4.25 (4.75, 5, 5.25, 5.5)” raglan depth
4 (5, 5.5, 5.75, 6)” from armhole to bottom hem

SIZES
0–3 (3–6, 6–12, 12–18, 18–24) months