Sign in Create account
05 June knitting ideas digest

Knitted Maxine Baby Cardigan

Baby

The Knitted Maxine Baby Cardigan is the perfect combination of style and comfort for your little one. With its soft and cozy material, this adorable cardigan will keep your baby warm and cute at the same time. The delicate knitted design adds a touch of charm to any outfit, making it a must-have for any parent looking to dress their baby in style. Whether you're heading out for a family gathering or just enjoying a cozy day at home, the Knitted Maxine Baby Cardigan is sure to be a favorite go-to piece in your baby's wardrobe.

Maxi Maxine 0 - 3 months

Size:

  • Width: 16"
  • Length: 10"

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)


Requires:

  • Around 56g of DK (8ply) yarn
  • 4mm needles
  • 6 buttons


Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 64sts

Rows 1 & 2 Knit

Row 3 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Rows 4 & 5 Knit

Row 6 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 7 K12, yrn, k2, yrn, k6, yrn, k2, yrn, k20, yrn, k2, yrn, k6, yrn, k2, yrn, k12

Row 8 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 K13, yrn, k2, yrn, k8, yrn, k2, yrn, k22, yrn, k2, yrn, k8, yrn, k2, yrn, k13

Row 10 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 K14, yrn, k2, yrn, k10, yrn, k2, yrn, k24, yrn, k2, yrn, k10, yrn, k2, yrn, k14

Row 12 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 K15, yrn, k2, yrn, k12, yrn, k2, yrn, k26, yrn, k2, yrn, k12, yrn, k2, yrn, k15

Row 14 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), K12, yrn, k2, yrn, k14, yrn, k2, yrn, k28, yrn, k2, yrn, k14, yrn, k2, yrn, k16

Row 16 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17 K17, yrn, k2, yrn, k16, yrn, k2, yrn, k30, yrn, k2, yrn, k16, yrn, k2, yrn, k17

Row 18 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19 K18, yrn, k2, yrn, k18, yrn, k2, yrn, k32, yrn, k2, yrn, k18, yrn, k2, yrn, k18

Row 20 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21 K19, yrn, k2, yrn, k20, yrn, k2, yrn, k34, yrn, k2, yrn, k20, yrn, k2, yrn, k19

Row 22 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23 K20, yrn, k2, yrn, k22, yrn, k2, yrn, k36, yrn, k2, yrn, k22, yrn, k2, yrn, k20

Row 24 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 25 K21, yrn, k2, yrn, k24, yrn, k2, yrn, k38, yrn, k2, yrn, k24, yrn, k2, yrn, k21

Row 26 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 27 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k18, yrn, k2, yrn, k26, yrn, k2, yrn, k40, yrn, k2, yrn, k26, yrn, k2, yrn, k22

Row 28 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29 K24, slip next 30sts onto a stitch holder, k44, slip next 30sts onto a stitch holder, k24

Row 30 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 (92sts) **

Row 31 Knit

Row 32 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last two rows 3 times more

Row 39 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 40 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 41 Knit

Row 42 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last two rows 4 times more

Row 51 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 52 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 53 Knit

Row 54 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last two rows twice more

Row 59 K4, * k1, s1, k1, psso, yrn, rep from * to last 7sts, k1, s1, k1, psso, k4

Row 60 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 (91sts)

Row 61 Knit

Row 62 Knit

Row 63 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 64 Knit

Row 65 Knit

Cast off


Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 30sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.


With right side facing –

Row 1 Knit into front & back of first st, knit to last st, knit into front & back of last st

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3 S1, knit to end of row

Row 4 S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last two rows until 4” (10cm) have been worked from armhole, ending after completing a wrong side row


With right side facing –

Next row K1, *s1, k1, psso, yon, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Next Row S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons


Midi Maxine

Size:

  • Width: 16"
  • Length: 7½ "

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)


Requires:

  • Around 42g of DK (8ply) yarn, for the short sleeved version
  • 4mm needles
  • 5 buttons


Cast on 64sts

Work exactly as Maxi Maxine until **

Row 31 Knit

Row 32 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last two rows 3 times more

Row 39 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 40 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 41 Knit

Row 42 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last two rows 2 times more

Row 47 K4, * k1, s1, k1, psso, yrn, rep from * to last 7sts, k1, s1, k1, psso, k4

Row 48 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 (91sts)

Row 49 Knit

Row 50 Knit

Row 51 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 52 Knit

Row 53 Knit

Cast off


Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Make long or short sleeves

Long sleeves - from Maxi Maxine

Short sleeves – from Mini Maxine

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons


Mini Maxine

Size:

  • Width: 16"
  • Length: 5 ¾"


Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)


Requires:

  • Around 36g of DK (8ply) yarn
  • 4mm needles
  • 4 buttons


Cast on 64sts

Work exactly as Maxi Maxine until **

Row 31 Knit

Row 32 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last two rows once more

Row 35 K4, * k1, s1, k1, psso, yrn, rep from * to last 7sts, k1, s1, k1, psso, k4

Row 36 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 (91sts)

Row 37 Knit

Row 38 Knit

Row 39 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 40 Knit

Row 41 Knit

Cast off


Short Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 30sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

Row 1 Knit into front & back of first st, knit to last st, knit into front & back of last st

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3 S1, knit to end of row

Row 4 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5 K1, *s1, k1, psso, yon, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 6 S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

accessories, easy diy, fashion
Like!1
Add to bookmarks
No comments