Monday, 18 August 2014

MAX Baby Cardigan with Cabled Front

Max Baby Cardigan with cabled fronts
Max is a cute little baby cardigan designed with a cabled front.
I have also added instructions if you want to make this without the cables :) 
For a baby of around 0 - 3 months.
  
Max Baby Cardigan



Max Baby Cardigan ~ with cables                            for a baby of 0 - 3 months
Abbreviations ~    
                     c4f = cable 4sts frontways = slip 2sts onto a cable pin and hold at front of work, knit next 2sts, then k2sts from cable pin
                    c4b = cable 4sts backways = slip 2sts onto a cable pin and hold at back
                    of work, knit next 2sts, then k2sts from cable pin

Requires ~
DK yarn
4mm needles
6 small buttons

Tension ~
22sts = 4" (10cm) 

Size ~ 
Width:           16"
Length:           9"
Sleeve Length  5"


Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 68sts
Rows 1 & 2    Knit
Row 3           K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Rows 4 & 5    Knit
Row 6           K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 7           K6, p1, k4, p1, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb,     k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k2, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 8           K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 9           K6, p1, c4f, p1, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, p1, c4b, p1, k6
Row 10         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 11         K6, p1, k4, p1, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k4, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 12         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 13         K6, p1, k4, p1, k4, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 14         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 15         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k2, p1, k4, p1, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k6, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 16         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 17         K6, p1, c4f, p1, k6, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, p1, c4b, p1, k6
Row 18         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 19         K6, p1, k4, p1, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k31, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k8, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 20         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 21         K6, p1, k4, p1, k8, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k33, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 22         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 23         K6, p1, k4, p1, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k35, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k10, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 24         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 25         K6, p1, c4f, p1, k10, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k37, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, p1, c4b, p1, k6
Row 26         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 27         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), K2, p1, k4, p1, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k39, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k12, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 28         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 29         K6, p1, k4, p1, K14, slip next 30sts onto a stitch holder, k44, slip next 30sts onto a stitch holder, k14, p1, k4, p1, k6
                            
Row 30         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4            (96sts) 
Row 31         K6, p1, k4, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 32         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4 
Row 33         K6, p1, c4f, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, c4b, p1, k6
Row 34         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4 
Row 35         K6, p1, k4, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 36         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4 
         
Repeat last two rows once more
Row 39         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), K2, p1, k4, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 40         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4 
Row 41         K6, p1, c4f, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, c4b, p1, k6
Row 42         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 43         K6, p1, k4, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 44         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Repeat last two rows twice more
Row 49         K6, p1, c4f, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, c4b, p1, k6
Row 50         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 51         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), K2, p1, k4, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 52         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4 
Row 53         K6, p1, k4, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 54         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Repeat last two rows once more
Row 57         K6, p1, c4f, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, c4b, p1, k6
Row 58         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
Row 59         K6, p1, k4, p1, knit to last 12sts, p1, k4, p1, k6
Row 60         K4, p2, k1, p4, k1, purl to last 12sts, k1, p4, k1, p2, k4
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 4½” (11.5cm) have been worked from armhole, ending after completing a wrong side row
With right side facing –
Knit 5 rows
Cast off

If you want a tighter cuff~ 
Next Row    K3, *k2tog, k4, repeat from * to last 5sts, k2tog, k3                 27sts
Knit 4 rows
Cast off


Make the second sleeve in the same way
Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms
Darn away ends
Sew on buttons
Max Baby Cardigan                       for a baby of 0 - 3months


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           K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k12
Row 8           K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 9           K12, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k13
Row 10         K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 11         K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k14
Row 12         K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 13         K14, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k15
Row 14         K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 15         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k16
Row 16         K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 17         K16, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k17
Row 18         K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 19         K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k31, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k18
Row 20         K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 21         K18, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k33, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k19
Row 22         K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 23         K19, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k35, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k20
Row 24         K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 25         K20, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k37, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k21
Row 26         K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 27         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k39, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, 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 3 times more
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 4½” (11.5cm) have been worked from armhole, ending after completing a wrong side row
With right side facing –
Knit 5 rows
Cast off

If you want a tighter cuff~ 
Next Row    K3, *k2tog, k4, repeat from * to last 5sts, k2tog, k3                 27sts
Knit 4 rows
Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way
Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms
Darn away ends
Sew on buttons

  
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/max-baby-cardigan-jacket 

You will find instructions for a matching baby hat here ~
http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/cabled-baby-hat.html
And you will find instructions for the version with eyelet raglan detailing here ~



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You will find a girl's version (long or short sleeves) here ~

http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/maxine-baby-cardigan-mini-midi-maxi.html





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In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

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23 comments:

  1. linda24 August 2014 at 18:57

    How did I miss this it's lovely Marianna, I can't keep up with all your lovely creations. :)

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  2. Unknown30 August 2014 at 17:32

    thank you!

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  3. Bluenoser8 September 2014 at 17:06

    Very cute! Can't wait to try it!

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  4. Laura's Corner4 October 2014 at 21:02

    Love this pattern. I wish there was more sizes. Please more sizes!!! :)

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  5. Unknown30 October 2014 at 10:24

    What is KFB please? Lovely little cardi

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  6. Anonymous14 November 2014 at 17:54

    KFB = knit in front and back of stitch

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  7. Unknown30 November 2014 at 15:56

    How can I print this pattern, please??

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    1. Angela23 July 2021 at 19:41

      If you look at the bottom of the pattern you will see a green box with print friendly on it. Click on this and it will take you to a page that you can print it off.

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  8. Unknown24 August 2015 at 12:49

    Fantastic pattern I done the cable one last night and it's easy to do and looks gorgeous,
    Thank you for all your patterns they are fabulous x

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  9. Unknown5 September 2015 at 07:50

    I cant see where it says hiw much yarn is required? Can someone guide me please?

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  10. Unknown28 January 2016 at 16:42

    Where do I find the 12 month pattern??

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    1. Megan1 February 2016 at 12:13

      Click the link for the version with eyelet raglan detailing; that's where the other sizes are.

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    2. Al H3 May 2021 at 14:19

      Great! Thanks!

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  11. Fiona McCutcheon19 May 2016 at 08:59

    Another lovely pattern although I can't see why it couldn't be done for a girl as well.

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  12. Unknown3 March 2017 at 11:15

    Would love this in 3 to 4

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  13. Unknown6 May 2017 at 02:33

    Is there a 1 to 2-year-old pattern of the cable version of the cardigan?

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  14. Unknown8 July 2017 at 08:57

    Hi, I'm going to knit 9-12 months pattern as gift for a baby (now he's 3 months years old), and I'd like to make the cable version for the next Autumn, using 3,5 mm needles. I printed the Max baby cardigan with eyelet raglan, but I'm not sure where I have to insert the cable on the front. Please, can you help me? Many thanks (sorry for my not good English!). P.S.: I'd be happy to make this gift, because the baby will come back to China in September

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  15. Unknown11 March 2018 at 20:53

    Please could I have the 6-9mths pattern for the max baby cardigan with cable front.

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  16. Unknown3 June 2018 at 19:56

    Is there a pattern available for the cable version age 6 months?

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  17. Unknown23 January 2020 at 17:18

    What does kfb mean?

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  18. Unknown28 September 2020 at 01:54

    Hi Marianna... i love knitting your patterns. Was wondering if you have any patterns for toddlers boys & girls?

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    1. marianna6 October 2020 at 17:37

      Yes - you might like ~
      https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/max--maxine-toddler-cardigans

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  19. JoMac29 June 2022 at 09:11

    Hi Marianna, thank you for the lovely cabled cardigan pattern. Do you have the cabled version in bigger sizes? Ive noticed you have Max/Maxine on Ravelry but I love the cable detail. Many thanks in advance :) x

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