Sunday, 21 February 2016

Charlie Baby Cardigan Jacket

I think this design will work well for boys and girls ......


Charlie Newborn Baby Cardigan

Charlie Newborn Baby Cardigan



There is also an option to make a cropped shorter version
~ which looks great over a little dress  ~





Charlie   Baby Cardigan Jacket                           Newborn Baby

Requirements:

48g – 50g DK yarn                  4mm needles                         3 small buttons


Measurements:

Width:    16” (41cm)                           

Length:  8 ½ ” (21.5cm)                      Cropped version:  7” (18cm)                              

Sleeve length:  5” (13cm)



Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Using 4mm needles, cast on 25sts

Work 6 rows in garter stitch   (knit every row)

Work 30 rows in stocking stitch, increasing one  stitch at each end of 5th ,  11th and 17th rows   (31sts)


The sleeve should now measure about 5” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts   (25sts)


Leave these 25 stitches on a spare needle

Work the Main Part

Cast on 88sts

Work 6 rows in garter stitch   (knit every row)

7th Row:                 S1, knit across row

8th Row:                 S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:                 S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

10th Row:               S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

11th Row:               S1, knit across row

12th Row:               S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Full length ~ Repeat the last 6 rows four times more     OR   Cropped version ~ Repeat the last 6 rows twice more  

Next Row               S1, knit 19sts, cast off 6sts, knit 35sts, cast off 6sts, k19sts

Next Row:              S1, k4, p15, purl across 25sts from the first sleeve, purl 36sts from the back, purl 25sts from the second sleeve,  purl 15sts from left front, k5                      (126sts)


Work the Yoke

1st Row:                  S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

2nd Row:                 S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3rd Row:                 S1, k17, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k21, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k32, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k21, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18                      (118sts)

4th Row:                 S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

5th Row:                 S1, k16, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k19, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k30, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k19, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k17                      (110sts)

6th Row:                 S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

7th Row:                 S1, k15, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k17, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k28, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k17, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k16                      (102sts)

8th Row:                 S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:                 S1, k14, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k15, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k26, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k15, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k15                      (94sts)

10th Row:               S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11th Row:               S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k9, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k13, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k24, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k13, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k14                      (86sts)

12th Row:               S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:               S1, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k11, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k11, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k13                                                                      (78sts)

14th Row:               S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15th Row:               S1, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k9, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k9, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k12                                                                           (70sts)

16th Row:               S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

17th Row:               S1, k10, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k7, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k7, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k11                                                                           (62sts)

18th Row:               S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

19th Row:               S1, k9, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k5, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k16, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k5, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k10                                                                                             (54sts)

20th Row:               S1, knit to end

21st Row:                S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 2 rows

Cast off knitwise  

Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams        

Darn away ends                   

Add 3 little buttons




Charlie Baby Cardigan Jacket                 0 - 3 months Baby

Requirements:


Around 85g DK yarn                       4mm needles                                   3 small buttons

Measurements:

Width:       17 "                 

Length:      9 ½ "              

Sleeve length:  5 ¼"  (13.5cm)


Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)


Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

 Using 4mm needles, cast on 27sts

Work 6 rows in garter stitch   (knit every row)

Work 36 rows in stocking stitch, increasing one stitch at each end of 5th ,  11th , 17th and 23rd  rows   (35sts)

The sleeve should now measure about 5 ½  ” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts   (29sts)

Leave these 29 stitches on a spare needle


Work the Main Part

Cast on 96sts

Work 6 rows in garter stitch   (knit every row)

7th Row:      S1, knit across row

8th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

10th Row:     S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

11th Row:     S1, knit across row

12th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 6 rows 4 times more

37th Row:      S1, knit across row

38th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

39th Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

40th Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

41st Row        S1, knit 21sts, cast off 6sts, knit 39sts, cast off 6sts, k21sts
42nd Row:      S1, k4, p17, purl across 29sts from the first sleeve, purl 40sts from the back, purl 29sts from the second sleeve,  purl 17sts from left front, k5                               (142sts)


Work the Yoke

1st Row:     S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

2nd Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3rd Row:    S1, k19, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k25, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k36, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k25, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20                           (134sts)

4th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

5th Row:    S1, k18 k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k23, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k34, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k23, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k19                           (126sts)

6th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

7th Row:    S1, k17, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k21, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k32, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k21, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18                           (118sts)

8th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:    S1, k16, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k19, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k30, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k19, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k17                           (110sts)

10th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11th Row:    S1, k15, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k17, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k28, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k17, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k16                           (102sts)

12th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:    S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k10, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k15, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k26, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k15, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k15                         (94sts)

14th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15th Row:    S1, k13,  k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k13, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k24, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k13, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k14                                                                   (86sts)

16th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

17th Row:    S1, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k11, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k11, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k13                                                                   (78sts)

18th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

19th Row:    S1, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k9, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k9, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k12                                                             (70sts)

20th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

21st Row:    S1, k10, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k7, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k7, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k11                                                                            (62sts)

22nd Row:    S1, knit to end

23rd Row:    S1, knit to end                                                               

24th Row:    S1, knit to end

25th Row:    S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 2 rows

Cast off knitwise              

Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams               

Darn away ends               

Add 3 little buttons

Charlie Baby Cardigan Jacket        3 - 6 months 

Charlie Baby Cardigan Jacket                 3 - 6 months Baby


Requirements:

Around 70g – 80g
80g DK yarn           4mm needles                              3 small buttons

Measurements:

Width:         18½ "          
Length:        10½ "         
Sleeve length:  6" 

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)


Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)          

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles, cast on 30sts

Work 6 rows in garter stitch   (knit every row)

Work 40 rows in stocking stitch, increasing one stitch at each end of 5th, 11th, 17th, 23rd and 29th rows      (40sts)

The sleeve should now measure around 6” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts   (34sts)

Leave these 34 stitches on a spare needle

Work the Main Part

Cast on 108sts
Work 6 rows in garter stitch   (knit every row)

7th Row:       S1, knit across row

8th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5


9th Row:       S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

10th Row:     S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

11th Row:     S1, knit across row

12th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:     S1, knit across row

14th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 6 rows five times more
45th Row       S1, knit 24sts, cast off 6sts, knit 45sts, cast off 6sts, k24sts
46th Row:     S1, k4, p20, purl across 34sts from the first sleeve, purl 46sts from the back, purl 34sts from the second sleeve, purl 20sts from left front, k5                (164sts)


Work the Yoke
1st Row:       S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
2nd Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
3rd Row:       S1, k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k30, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k42, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k30, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k23             (156sts)
4th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
5th Row:       S1, k21 k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k28, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k40, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k28, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k22                       (148sts)
6th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
7th Row:       S1, k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k26, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k38, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k26, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k21             (140sts)
8th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
9th Row:       S1, k19, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k24, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k36, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k24, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20             (132sts)
10th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
11th Row:     S1, k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k22, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k34, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k22, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k19             (124sts)
12th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
13th Row:     S1, k17, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k20, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k32, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k20, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18             (116sts)
14th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
15th Row:     S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k12,  k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k18, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k30, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k18, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k17                                            (108sts)
16th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
17th Row:     S1, k15, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k16, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k28, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k16, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k16                                           (100sts)
18th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
19th Row:     S1, k14, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k14, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k26, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k14, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k15                                           (92sts)
20th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
21st Row:      S1, k13, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k12, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k24, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k12, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k14                                           (84sts)
22nd Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
23rd Row:     S1, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k10, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k10, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k13                                           (76sts)
24th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
25th Row:     S1, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k8, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k8, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k12                                                       (68sts)
26th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
27th Row:     S1, knit to end                                              
28th Row:     S1, knit to end
29th Row:     S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
Knit 2 rows
Cast off knitwise    
Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams       
Darn away ends     

Add 3 little buttons    

* * * * *

** NEW VERSION WITH A FULLY BUTTONED FRONT **

* * * * *

Charlie   Baby Cardigan Jacket                           Newborn Baby

With a fully-buttoned front

Requirements:

48g – 50g DK yarn                  4mm needles                         5 small buttons

Measurements:

Width:       16”    (41cm)                           

Length:      8½”  (21.5cm)                    

Sleeve length:  5” (13cm)

 

Instructions:

 

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Using 4mm needles, cast on 25sts

Work 6 rows in garter stitch   (knit every row)

Work 30 rows in stocking stitch, increasing one  stitch at each end of 5th ,  11th and 17th rows     (31sts)

The sleeve should now measure about 5” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts     (25sts)

Leave these 25 stitches on a spare needle



Work the Main Part

Cast on 88sts

Knit 2 rows

3rd Row:       S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

4th Row:        S1, knit across row

Repeat the last row twice more

7th Row:        S1, knit across row

8th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:        S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

10th Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

11th Row:      S1, knit across row

12th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

13th Row:      S1, knit across row

14th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15th Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

16th Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

17th Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

18th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

19th Row:      S1, knit across row

20th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

21st Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

22nd Row:     S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

23rd Row:      S1, knit across row

24th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

Repeat the last 6 rows once more

 

31st Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

32nd Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

33rd Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

34th Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

35th Row:      S1, knit across row

36th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

  

37th Row       S1, knit 19sts, cast off 6sts, knit 35sts, cast off 6sts, k19sts

38th Row:      S1, k4, p15, purl across 25sts from the first sleeve, purl 36sts from the back, purl 25sts from the second sleeve, purl 15sts from left front, k5        (126sts)

 

Work the Yoke

1st Row:        S1, knit to end

2nd Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3rd Row:        S1, k17, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k21, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k32, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k21, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18                      (118sts)

4th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

5th Row:        S1, k16, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k19, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k30, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k19, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k17                      (110sts)

6th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

7th Row:        S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k17, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k28, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k17, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k16             (102sts)

8th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:        S1, k14, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k15, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k26, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k15, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k15                          (94sts)

10th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11th Row:      S1, k13, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k13, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k24, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k13, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k14  (86sts)

12th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:      S1, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k11, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k11, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso, 13psso,  k13              (78sts)

14th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15th Row:      S1, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k9, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k9, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k12                                      (70sts)

16th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

17th Row:      S1, k10, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k7, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k7, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k11                            (62sts)

18th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

19th Row:      S1, k9, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k5, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k16, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k5, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k10                            (54sts)

20th Row:     S1, knit to end

21st Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 2 rows

Cast off knitwise  

 

Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams        

Darn away ends                   

Add 5 little buttons



Charlie Baby Cardigan Jacket                 0 - 3 months Baby

With a fully-buttoned front

Requirements:

Around 85g DK yarn                       4mm needles                           5 small buttons

Measurements:

Width:       17"  (43cm)               

Length:      9½" (24cm)             

Sleeve length:  5¼"  (13.25cm)

 

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

 

Instructions:

 

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

 Using 4mm needles, cast on 27sts

Work 6 rows in garter stitch   (knit every row)

Work 36 rows in stocking stitch, increasing one stitch at each end of 5th ,  11th , 17th and 23rd  rows   (35sts)

 

The sleeve should now measure about 5 ½  ” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts   (29sts)

 

Leave these 29 stitches on a spare needle

 

Work the Main Part

Cast on 96sts

Knit 2 rows

3rd Row:        S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

4th Row:        S1, knit across row

Repeat the last row twice more

 

7th Row:      S1, knit across row

8th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

10th Row:     S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

11th Row:     S1, knit across row

12th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

Repeat the last 6 rows once more

19th Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

20th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

21st Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

22nd Row:     S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

23rd Row:     S1, knit across row

24th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

25th Row:      S1, knit across row

26th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

27th Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

28th Row:     S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

29th Row:     S1, knit across row

30th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

31st Row:      S1, knit across row

32nd Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

33rd Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

34th Row:     S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

35th Row:     S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

36th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

37th Row:      S1, knit across row

38th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

39th Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

40th Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

 

41st Row        S1, knit 21sts, cast off 6sts, knit 39sts, cast off 6sts, k21sts

42nd Row:      S1, k4, p17, purl across 29sts from the first sleeve, purl 40sts from the back, purl 29sts from the second sleeve,  purl 17sts from left front, k5   (142sts)



Work the Yoke

1st Row:     S1, knit to end

2nd Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3rd Row:    S1, k19, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k25, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k36, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k25, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20                           (134sts)

4th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

5th Row:    S1, k18 k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k23, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k34, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k23, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k19                           (126sts)

6th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

7th Row:    S1, k17, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k21, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k32, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k21, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18                           (118sts)

8th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:    S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k19, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k30, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k19, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k17                           (110sts)

10th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11th Row:    S1, k15, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k17, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k28, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k17, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k16                           (102sts)

12th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:    S1, k14, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k15, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k26, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k15, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k15                         (94sts)

14th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15th Row:    S1, k13,  k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k13, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k24, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k13, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k14                                                                   (86sts)

16th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

17th Row:    S1, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k11, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k11, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k13                                                                   (78sts)

18th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

19th Row:    S1, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k9, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k9, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k12                                                             (70sts)

20th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

21st Row:    S1, k10, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k7, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k7, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k11                                                                            (62sts)

22nd Row:    S1, knit to end

23rd Row:    S1, knit to end                                                               

24th Row:    S1, knit to end

25th Row:    S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 2 rows

Cast off knitwise              

 

Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams               

Darn away ends               

Add 5 little buttons

 

 

Charlie Baby Cardigan Jacket                 3 - 6 months Baby

With a fully-buttoned front


Requirements:

Around 70g – 80g

80g DK yarn           4mm needles                              6 small buttons


Measurements:

Width:         18¾"    (47.5cm) 

Length:        10½"    (26.5cm)

Sleeve length:  6"     (15cm)

 

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

 

 

Instructions:

 

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)          

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles, cast on 30sts

Work 6 rows in garter stitch   (knit every row)

Work 40 rows in stocking stitch, increasing one stitch at each end of 5th, 11th, 17th, 23rd and 29th rows      (40sts)

 

The sleeve should now measure around 6” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts   (34sts)

Leave these 34 stitches on a spare needle

 

Work the Main Part

Cast on 108sts

Knit 2 rows

3rd Row:        S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

4th Row:        S1, knit across row

Repeat the last row twice more

 

7th Row:       S1, knit across row

8th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:       S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

10th Row:     S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

11th Row:     S1, knit across row

12th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

13th Row:      S1, knit across row

14th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15th Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

16th Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

17th Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

18th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

19th Row:      S1, knit across row

20th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

21st Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

22nd Row:     S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

23rd Row:      S1, knit across row

24th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

Repeat the last 6 rows once more

 

31st Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

32nd Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

33rd Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

34th Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

35th Row:      S1, knit across row

36th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5


37th Row:      S1, knit across row

38th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

39th Row:      S1, k4, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

40th Row:      S1, k4, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

41st Row:      S1, knit across row

42nd Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

43rd Row:      S1, knit across row

44th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

45th Row       S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit 20sts, cast off 6sts, knit 45sts, cast off 6sts, k24sts

46th Row:     S1, k4, p20, purl across 34sts from the first sleeve, purl 46sts from the back, purl 34sts from the second sleeve, purl 20sts from left front, k5         (164sts)

 

 

Work the Yoke

1st Row:       S1, knit to end

2nd Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3rd Row:       S1, k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k30, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k42, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k30, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k23             (156sts)

4th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

5th Row:       S1, k21 k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k28, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k40, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k28, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k22                       (148sts)

6th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

7th Row:       S1, k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k26, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k38, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k26, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k21             (140sts)

8th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9th Row:       S1, k19, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k24, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k36, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k24, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20             (132sts)

10th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11th Row:     S1, k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k22, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k34, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k22, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k19             (124sts)

12th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:     S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k13, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k20, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k32, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k20, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k18             (116sts)

14th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15th Row:     S1, k16,  k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k18, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k30, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k18, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k17                                            (108sts)

16th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

17th Row:     S1, k15, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k16, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k28, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k16, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k16                                           (100sts)

18th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

19th Row:     S1, k14, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k14, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k26, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k14, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k15                                           (92sts)

20th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

21st Row:      S1, k13, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k12, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k24, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k12, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k14                                           (84sts)

22nd Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

23rd Row:     S1, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k10, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k10, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k13                                           (76sts)

24th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

25th Row:     S1, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso,  k8, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k8, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k12                                                       (68sts)

26th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

27th Row:     S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 4 rows

Cast off knitwise    

Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams       

Darn away ends     

 

Add 6 little buttons    


You will find my matching Charlie Hat at ~


matching Charlie Mittens at ~


Charlie Baby Blanket at ~


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45 comments:

  1. It's lovely Marianna, I love he crop version so sweet, thank you for sharing the pattern. :) xx

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  2. What a lovely site. I am a new Nanna to Charlie who is 5 months and can't wait for my other Son and Daughter in Laws little precious who is due May 23rd. Baby will be a surprise boy or girl. They opted not to know. I am a new knitter and just taught myself to crochet :) I've done a blanket, little hats and booties. This will be my first attempt at a cardigan!! Thank you such easy to follow pattern. I will keep in touch to let you know how I'm getting on. Hopefully be finished before the little bit is born. I knit slow but neat. Jane xx

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  3. i adore this, although i find that i have to use 4.5 needles in order to get a good newborn size.. although i believe that is more so to do with my tension than anything else x

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  4. This looks so beautiful!! Is this the sort of cardi that will only fit a tiny newborn? looking to knit something up to 3mths!

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    1. According to the pattern the cardigan has a 16" chest. That is the standard size for a 0 to 3 month baby, so assuming your tension matches the pattern this will be fine for up to 3 months.

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    2. As a guide cardigans for newborns ideally have a 14" chest, 0-3m have a 16" chest & 3-6m an 18" chest. Hope that helps HanSpam.

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    3. As a guide cardigans for newborns ideally have a 14" chest, 0-3m have a 16" chest & 3-6m an 18" chest. Hope that helps HanSpam.

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    4. According to the pattern the cardigan has a 16" chest. That is the standard size for a 0 to 3 month baby, so assuming your tension matches the pattern this will be fine for up to 3 months.

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  5. This is lovely...do u have the pattern for a one year or 18 month old?

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  6. I'm loving knitting this, but I can't get my head around which way the sleeves should be facing when you add them in the last row of the main part.....can some one help please?

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  7. Hi Karen, you add them on a purl row which is wrong side x

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  8. I am wondering what dose knit across row mean

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    1. It means you have to knit all the stitches in that particular row Riham Tawdors

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  9. Thank you so very much for this adorable, beautiful and easy to knit pattern! I just finished mine and it looks just like the picture. It was so enjoyable to create. I only wish you had a larger than newborn size pattern. Our babies are pretty big when they're born. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Sorry. It says s1 can anyone tell me what that means please?

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    1. Slip first stitch on row. Makes for a nicer edge

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  11. I've just finished making this - it's lovely! But can you do a 3-6 month size pattern too please!?

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    1. I just made this and wanted it bigger as well. I added some length to the sleeves, and to the bottom of the sweater. I also added 24 stitches to the width -- when you get to where you bind off for the sleeve insets -- 6 inches on each side for the front of the sweater, and 12 extra stitches across the back. It worked.

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  12. Knitted this lovely cardigan yesterday, I chose the cropped version as I was worried I'd run out of yarn but no problem. I shall certainly be knitting it again, thank you very much for sharing the pattern. :)

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  13. I'm having trouble with the last Row of the main part - after S1, k4, p15, when it says "purl across 25 sts from the first sleeve ..." does this mean slip the sleeve onto the needle and purl them? I know it should seem simple, but I'm having a hard time understanding. Thanks!

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    1. You can either do straight from spare needle or slip onto your needle as long as it purl side facing

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  14. there is no pattern for the finish of the sleeves with 25 sts left on a separate needle.... HELP!

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    1. Look at last row before work the yoke you work across 20 stitches of one front then 25 from ones sleeve 36 from back 25 for second sleeve then last 20 for second front. You then work up the yoke. Hope that helps

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  15. Hi. After casting on 88 stitches for the main part, when it gets to 2 rows before starting the yoke, I can only see 86 stitches on the pattern. Where do I decrease these 2 stitches? Thanks

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  16. I am having the same problem :(

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  17. Hi, this is a beautiful pattern but I'm having issues with this line:
    S1, knit 19sts, cast off 6sts, knit 35sts, cast off 6sts, k19sts.

    I seem to have extra stitches. The total amount of stitches to cast on is 88 and yet the above line only has 86. Can you clarify please?

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  18. I stumbled rapt that too but it is correct when I sewed up the sleeves that part is the under arm seam then I did the sleeve, hope this helps, I just finished another sweater only a different pattern and it was the same way. But I finished both and they are cute

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  19. Marianna I have knitted lots of your patterns and especially love the little Hug Boots and the Charlie cardigan. I would like to knit the Charlie cardigan in a 6 month size do you have any instructions for doing so? Would be very grateful

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  20. This is one of the most enjoyable patterns I've ever followed. It's so intuitive, simple and yet produces such a gorgeous outcome! Thank you (about to start it in colour no.3)

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  21. I know this is a long shot as this question has been unanswered before but I've started the cardigan and am struggling!
    Ive got to thensure main part and am on the sl1 k19 cast off 6 k35 cast off 6 and knit 19 row. Having cast on 88 stitches originally the row accounts to only 86 stitches. I'm a new knitter so am probably missing something! Any advice greatlyrics appreciated!

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  22. I am doing the 0 to 3 month size and same problem. Extra stitches after casting off for the wormholes. No idea why

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  23. marianna thank you for the use of your baby patterns i love them. had a lovely letter from our local baby unit who are well pleased with my donations. i am on with my forth lot now and never get bored as you have lots to choose from

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  24. Thank you for this lovely little pattern. It's just what I was looking for. My granddaughter is due to arrive in September, YAY!! .
    This will be perfect over a dress. YAY!! again. It turned out beautiful.

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  25. Thank you for the lovely, delightful pattern. It was such a quick and easy knit. The first of many baby jerseys I've knitted.
    Really love it <3

    Jasmine

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  26. I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. Thanks for the post.

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  27. Really appreciate you sharing these. I need to knit a newborn cardi quickly and this is perfect for winter.

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  28. love this pattern I knit for the prem babies so easy to sew together. Thank you so much

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  29. Just finished this little cardigan and making matching hat. What a lovely pattern, thank you 😊

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  30. Can somebody explain how to cast off the 3 stitches at the end of the sleeves? I've tried a few ways but it doeant look right.

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    1. To cast off 3sts at the end of a row ~
      You work across the row until you have 3sts on your left hand needle. Knit the first st, knit the second st, and pass the first over the second. Knit the last st and pass the second st over it. You will now have a loop - cut the yarn and pull it through the loop. Easy !  

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  31. Would you consider making a 9-12 month sized pattern for the Charlie sweater? I love this pattern, but my expected first great grand child is due the first of July. However, he may need a size bigger by winter time in the northern US, than a 6 month size. Thank you so much!

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  32. I don't know if you are still answering questions on this pattern but I am having the same problem as some of the other people in this column with 88 stitches cast on when working the main part but there are only 86 stitches mentioned when you come to shape for the sleeves??????? Please help

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    1. Usually were people go wrong is with this - when you cast off the 6sts for the armhole you will have one stitch on your right hand needle, which is not included in the instructions which follow as it has already been knitted. This happens twice on this row and accounts for your 2 'missing' stitches. M

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  33. Thank you Marianna for the delightful pattern - have made one for my charity group and have another on the needles. It is one of the easiest patterns I have come across and I can't wait to try some of your other patterns.

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