Knitted Cardigan for a Teddy or Baby Doll

How adorable is a knitted cardigan for a teddy or baby doll? It's the perfect way to keep them cozy and stylish! Imagine the tiny stitches and soft yarn creating a miniature fashion statement. Whether it's a cute teddy bear or a beloved doll, dressing them up in a knitted cardigan adds a touch of warmth and charm. It's a delightful project that brings joy to both the crafter and the little one who gets to wear it. So grab your knitting needles and let's get creative!

Short Sleeved Cardigan Jacket for a baby doll or Teddy

• Width: 12” (30cm)
• Length: 6 ¾ ” (17cm)

Materials:

• DK Yarn
• 4mm and 4.5mm needles

Tension/ Guage: 20sts = 4” (10cm)

Using 4mm needles cast on 48 stitches

1st Row: S1, knit to end

Repeat 1st row twice more

4th Row: S1, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn (this makes a buttonhole), k2

5th Row: S1, k6, inc in next 2sts, k7, inc in next 2sts, k11, inc in next 2sts, k7, inc in next 2sts, k8

6th Row: S1, knit to end

Change to 4.5mm needles

7th Row: S1, k6, inc in next st, k2, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k2, inc in next st, k11, inc in next st, k2, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k2, inc in next st, k8

8th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

9th Row: S1, k6, inc in next st, k4, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k4, inc in next st, k11, inc in next st, k4, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k4, inc in next st, k8

10th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

11th Row: S1, k6, inc in next st, k6, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k6, inc in next st, k11, inc in next st, k6, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k6, inc in next st, k8

12th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

13th Row: S1, k6, inc in next st, k8, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k8, inc in next st, k11, inc in next st, k8, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k8, inc in next st, k8

14th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

15th Row: S1, k6, inc in next st, k10, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k10, inc in next st, k11, inc in next st, k10, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k10, inc in next st, k8

16th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

17th Row: S1, k6, inc in next st, k12, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k12, inc in next st, k11, inc in next st, k12, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k12, inc in next st, k8

18th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

19th Row: S1, k6, inc in next st, k14, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k14, inc in next st, k11, inc in next st, k14, inc in next st, k7, inc in next st, k14, inc in next st, k8

20th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4 (112 sts)

Divide Row: S1, k16, slip next 24sts onto a spare needle, k30, slip next 24sts onto a spare needle, k17

Next Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4 (64sts)

Next Row: S1, knit to end

Repeat last two rows until work measures 3“ (7.5cm) from the divide row, ending after a knit row.

Knit 4 more rows

Cast off loosely

Sleeves

Using 4.5mm needles and with wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to 24sts of first sleeve

1st Row: K1, purl to last st, k1

2nd Row: S1, knit to end of row

3rd 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 a pretty button