Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: 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 ~

http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/max-baby-cardigan-jacket-with-eyelet.html

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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

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.

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

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website.

23 comments:

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. :)
Unknown30 August 2014 at 17:32
thank you!
Bluenoser8 September 2014 at 17:06
Very cute! Can't wait to try it!
Laura's Corner4 October 2014 at 21:02
Love this pattern. I wish there was more sizes. Please more sizes!!! :)
Unknown30 October 2014 at 10:24
What is KFB please? Lovely little cardi
Anonymous14 November 2014 at 17:54
KFB = knit in front and back of stitch
Unknown30 November 2014 at 15:56
How can I print this pattern, please??
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
Unknown5 September 2015 at 07:50
I cant see where it says hiw much yarn is required? Can someone guide me please?
Unknown28 January 2016 at 16:42
Where do I find the 12 month pattern??
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.
Unknown3 March 2017 at 11:15
Would love this in 3 to 4
Unknown6 May 2017 at 02:33
Is there a 1 to 2-year-old pattern of the cable version of the cardigan?
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
Unknown11 March 2018 at 20:53
Please could I have the 6-9mths pattern for the max baby cardigan with cable front.
Unknown3 June 2018 at 19:56
Is there a pattern available for the cable version age 6 months?
Unknown23 January 2020 at 17:18
What does kfb mean?
Unknown28 September 2020 at 01:54
Hi Marianna... i love knitting your patterns. Was wondering if you have any patterns for toddlers boys & girls?
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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Monday, 18 August 2014

MAX Baby Cardigan with Cabled Front

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