Knitted Child Cardigan
Looking for something cozy and cute for the little one? A knitted child cardigan is the perfect way to keep your kiddo warm and stylish. With soft yarn and delightful patterns, these cardigans are sure to make your child the talk of the playground. Whether you're off for a family outing or just snuggling up at home, the knitted child cardigan is a versatile piece that adds a touch of charm to any outfit. So, why wait? Wrap your little one in snuggly warmth with a knitted child cardigan today!
SIZE
0-6 months [6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years]
Shown in size 3-4 years.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 20[22, 24, 26, 28, 30] inches
Length: 10[12, 12.5, 13, 14, 15] inches
Sleeve Length: 7[8, 9.5, 10, 11, 13] inches
MATERIALS
Mission Falls 1824 Cotton [100% cotton; 84 yds per 50 g skein].MC Peony [206]; CC Merlot [208].
Solid Cardigan, No Hood: 4[4, 5, 5, 6, 7] skeins
Solid Cardigan, With Hood: 5[6, 7, 7, 8, 9] skeins
Striped Cardigan, No Hood: MC 3[4, 4, 5, 5, 6] skeins;CC 1[1, 1, 2, 2, 2] skeins
Striped Cardigan, With Hood: MC 4[4, 5, 5, 5, 7] skeins; CC 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3] skeins
1 set US #7/4.5mm double-point needles
1 set US #7/4.5mm straight needles
1 set US #6/4mm straight needles
5 stitch holders
2 safety pins 1-2.5 inches long
3[3, 3, 4, 4, 4] buttons [decorative only]
3[3, 3, 4, 4, 4] clear jumbo snaps
Sewing thread to match
GAUGE
18 sts/24 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch using larger needles
DIRECTIONS
Note: If working solid color version, ignore all references to CC and just chug along in your chosen MC hue.
Garter Stripe Pattern
Row 1 [RS]: K with MC.
Row 2 [WS]: K with MC.
Row 3 [RS]: K with CC.
Row 4 [WS]: K with CC.
Rows 1-4 form Garter Stripe Pattern. Do not cut yarn when not in use. Instead, strand neatly along side of work.
Stockinette Stripe Pattern
Row 1 [RS]: K with MC.
Row 2 [WS]: P with MC.
Row 3 [RS]: K with CC.
Row 4 [WS]: P with CC.
Rows 1-4 form Stockinette Stripe Pattern. Do not cut yarn when not in use. Instead, strand neatly along side of work.
Back
With smaller needles and CC, CO 45[50, 54, 59, 63, 68]sts using long-tail method.
K 1 row [WS].
Work 8 rows Garter Stripe Pattern. Cut CC.
Change to larger needles and MC, and beg with a k row, work in St st until work measures 5[6.5, 7, 7, 7.5, 8] inches from CO edge, ending with a WS row.
Beg armhole shaping
BO 2[2, 4, 4, 4, 4]sts at beg of next 2 rows -- 41[46, 42, 51, 55, 60]sts on needle.
NO HOOD version
Cont working even in patt until piece measures 4[4.5, 4.5, 5, 5, 5, 6] inches from armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
Beg neck shaping
K9[11, 9, 12, 14, 15]sts for right shoulder, k center 23[24, 24, 27, 27, 30]sts and place on holder for back neck, then k rem 9[11, 9, 12, 14, 15]sts for left shoulder.
Work each shoulder sep beg with left shoulder.
Row 1 [WS]: P.
Row 2 [RS]: K2, k2tog, k to end.
Rep these last two rows 2 times more -- 6[8, 6, 9, 11, 12]sts remain.
Work WS row and place sts on holder.
Rejoin yarn to right shoulder with WS facing.
Row 1[WS]: P.
Row 2 [RS]: K to last 4 sts, k2tog tbl, k2.
Rep these last two rows 2 times more -- 6[8, 6, 9, 11, 12]sts.
Work WS row and place sts on holder.
WITH HOOD version
Work even until piece measures 5[5.5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7] inches from armhole shaping, ending with a WS row. With RS facing, place 10[12, 10, 13, 15, 16]sts on holder for right shoulder, 21[22, 22, 25, 25, 28]sts on holder for back neck, and rem 10[12, 10, 13, 15, 16]sts on holder for left shoulder.
Left Front
With smaller needles and CC, should be CO 26[28,30,32,34,37] sts using long-tail method. K 1 row [WS].
Work 8 rows Garter Stripe Pattern. Cut CC.
Next row [RS]: Change to larger needles and MC, k21[23, 25, 27, 29, 32]sts and slip rem 5 sts to safety pin holder for front band.
Beg with a p row, work in St st until work measures 5[6.5, 7, 7, 7.5, 8] inches from CO edge, ending with a WS row.
Shape Armhole
BO 2[2, 4, 4, 4, 4]sts at beg of next [RS] row -- 19[21, 21, 23, 25, 28]sts. Work even until work measures 7.5[9.5, 9.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11] inches from CO edge, ending with a RS row.
Beg Neck Shaping
Row 1[WS]: P2, p2tog, p to end of row.
Row 2[RS]: K to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
NO HOOD version
Repeat last two rows until 6[8, 6, 9, 11, 12]sts rem.
Work even until piece measures 5[5.5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7] inches from armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
WITH HOOD version
Repeat last two rows until 10[12, 10, 13, 15, 16]sts rem.
Work even until piece measures 5[5.5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7] inches from armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
Right Front
With smaller needles and CC, should be CO 26[28,30,32,34,37] sts using long-tail method. K 1 row [WS].
Work 8 rows Garter Stripe Pattern. Cut CC and MC.
Next row [RS]: Slip 5 sts to safety pin holder for front band, change to larger needles, rejoin MC, and k21[23, 25, 27, 29, 32]sts.
Beg with a p row, work in St st until work measures 5[6.5, 7, 7, 7.5, 8] inches from CO edge, ending with a RS row.
Shape Armhole
BO 2[2, 4, 4, 4, 4]sts at beg of next [WS] row -- 19[21, 21, 23, 25, 28]sts.
Work even until work measures 7.5[9.5, 9.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11] inches from CO edge, ending with a RS row.
Beg Neck Shaping
Row 1[WS]: P to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p 2.
Row 2[RS]: K 2, k2tog tbl, k to end of row.
NO HOOD version
Repeat last two rows until 6[8, 6, 9, 11, 12]sts rem.
Work even until piece measures 5[5.5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7] inches from armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
WITH HOOD version
Repeat last two rows until 10[12, 10, 13, 15, 16]sts rem.
Work even until piece measures 5[5.5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7] inches from armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
Sleeves [Make 2]
With smaller needles and CC, CO 27[27, 29, 32, 32, 34]sts using long-tail method.
K 1 row [WS].
Work 8 rows Garter Stripe Pattern.
Change to larger needles and beg working in Stockinette Stripe Pattern and, AT THE SAME TIME, inc 1 st at beg and end of this row and every fourth foll row until there are 45[49, 49, 54, 58, 64]sts on the needle.
Work even until sleeve measures 7.5[8.5, 10.5, 11, 12, 14] inches from CO edge.
BO.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Place shoulder sts on double-pointed needles. With right sides together, join back and front at shoulders using 3-needle BO technique.
Front Bands
Place 5 held Left Front band sts on smaller needle. Beg with RS facing, work in Garter Stripe Pattern over band sts until band fits neatly when slightly stretched up front to beg neck shaping, ending with a Row 2 row. Place sts on safety pin holder. Cut yarns. Slip st band into place. Work Right Front band to match. Place sts on safety pin holder. Do not cut yarns. Slip st band into place.
Neck Band [No Hood version only]
With RS facing, smaller needles and CC, k5 sts from safety pin holder for Right Front band, pick up 15[15, 18, 21, 21, 24]sts along right front neck edge, pick up 4 sts along right back neck edge, k23[24, 24, 27, 27, 30]sts from back neck holder, pick up 4 sts along left back neck edge, pick up 15[15, 18, 21, 21, 24] sts along left front neck edge, and k 5 sts from safety pin holder for Left Front band -- 71[72, 78, 87, 87, 96] sts.
Work in Garter Stripe Pattern for 8 rows, beg with a Row 4 row. BO all.
Hood
With RS facing, using larger needles and CC, k5 sts from safety pin holder for Right Front band, pick up 15[15, 18, 21, 21, 24] sts along right front neck edge to back neck, k21[22, 22, 25, 25, 28]sts from back neck holder, pick up 15[15, 18, 21, 21, 24]sts from back neck and along left front neck edge, and k5 sts from safety pin holder for Left Front band -- 61[62, 68, 77, 77, 86]sts.
Next row [WS]: K5, p to last 5 sts, k5.
Change to MC, k20[20, 23, 26, 26, 29]sts, m1, k10[11, 11, 12, 12, 13]sts, m1, k1, m1, k10[10, 10, 12, 12, 14]sts, m1, k20[20, 23, 26, 26, 29]sts -- 65[66, 72, 81, 81, 90] sts on needle.
K5, p to last 5 sts, k5.
Change to CC, k21[21, 24, 27, 27, 30]sts, m1, k10[10, 10, 12, 12, 14] sts, m1, k3, m1, k10[11, 11, 12, 12, 13]sts, m1, k 21[21, 24, 27, 27, 30] sts -- 69[70, 76, 85, 85, 94] sts.
K5, p 30[30, 33, 38, 38, 42], m1p[-, -, m1p, m1p, -], p 29[30, 33, 37, 37, 42], k5 -- 70[70, 76, 86, 86, 94]sts.
Always k the first and last 5 sts each row to maintain garter edging, work even in Stockinette Stripe Pattern beg with a Row 1 row, until hood measures 10[10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5] inches from pick up row, ending with a Row 1 or Row 3 row.
With right sides together, fold hood in half, and divide sts evenly over 2 dpns
Join two halves of hood using 3-needle BO technique.
Sew sleeves into armholes.
Sew side and sleeve seams.
Sew on buttons and snaps: For girl, arrange buttons on RS of right front band. For boy, arrange buttons on RS of left front band.
Position the first button 1 inch from bottom edge, the last button 1 inch below neck edge [or beginning of hood], and the others spaced evenly between.
As you sew each button into position, sew a snap top to WS of button band under button with the same thread.
Sew snap bases to RS of rem band under snap and button positions.
