Top Down Baby Cardi by Bonnie Groening

Top Down Baby Cardi

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
328 - 481 yards (300 - 440 m)
Size 1 (9-12 months), Size 2 (12-18 months), Size 3 (18-24 months)
English
This pattern is available from beehivewoolshop.com for C$8.00.

A super simple baby sweater. Knit with DK weight yarn, this top down cardigan is a quick project, featuring cute garter stitch ridges and knit-as-you-go button bands. Just add 3 little buttons, weave in your ends and you’re done!

SIZES

  • Size 1 (9-12 months): 56.5 cm (22.25”) chest
  • Size 2 (12-18 months): 62 cm (24.5”) chest
  • Size 3 (18-24 months): 68 cm (26.75”) chest

YARN

All Sizes: 440 m (480 yds) of DK weight yarn.

  • MC: 210 m (240 yds)
  • CC1: 110 m (120 yds)
  • CC2: 110 m (120 yds)

Sampled in Drops Fiesta (110 m / 120 yds / 50 g). Sample is Size 1 modelled on a nine month old.

  • MC: 2 x 27 - Winter Carnival
  • CC1: 1 x 34 - Emerald
  • CC2: 1 x 32 - Strawberry Ice Cream

GAUGE

22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm (4”), in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

NEEDLES

  • 4 mm (US 6) 60 cm (24”) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 4 mm (US 6) DPNS or 80 cm (32”) circular needle for magic loop (sleeves)

NOTIONS

  • Tapestry needle
  • Wool wash
  • 4 x stitch markers
  • Row counter (optional)
  • 2 x stitch holders (or waste yarn)
  • Scissors 3 x 14 mm buttons
  • Sewing thread (for attaching buttons)

SKILLS REQUIRED

Knit, purl, increase and decrease, backwards loop cast on, yarn over (buttonholes), knitting flat (body), knitting in the round (sleeves)