Top Down Baby Cardi

Format

 

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!
Designed by Bonnie Groening.

THE DETAILS

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)

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

Sample is Size 1 modelled on a nine month old.

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

SKILLS REQUIRED

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