BEN Baby Cardigan ~ Newborn and 6 months |
BEN V-Neck Baby Cardigan Newborn
Size:
Width: 16½"
Length: 9"
Sleeve Length: 5½“
Tension:
22sts = 4" (10cm)
Requires:
Length: 9"
Sleeve Length: 5½“
Tension:
22sts = 4" (10cm)
Requires:
DK (8ply) yarn
4mm needles
4 small buttons
4mm needles
4 small buttons
Cast on 29sts
1st Row: K1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2
31sts
2nd Row: S1, knit to end
2nd Row: S1, knit to end
3rd
Row: S1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2
33sts
4th Row, and every
alternate
row S1,
k2, purl to last 3sts, k3
5th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k18, kfb,
k1, kfb, k1, kfb, kfb, k2 41sts
7th Row: S1, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k20,
kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb,
k2 49sts
9th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k22,
kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, kfb, k2 59sts
11th Row: S1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1,
kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k2, kfb,
k2 69sts
13th Row: S1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1,
kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k4, kfb,
k2 79sts
15th Row: S1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1,
kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k6, kfb, k2 89sts
17th Row: S1, kfb, k8, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1,
kfb, k30, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k8, kfb,
k2 99sts
19th Row: S1, kfb, k10, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1,
kfb, k32, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k10, kfb, k2 109sts
21st Row: S1, kfb, k12, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1,
kfb, k34, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k12, kfb,
k2 119sts
23rd Row: S1, kfb, k14, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1,
kfb, k36, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k14, kfb,
k2 129sts
25th Row: S1, kfb, k16, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1,
kfb, k38, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k16, kfb,
k2 139sts
27th Row: S1, kfb, k18, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb,
k1, kfb, k40, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k18,
kfb, k2 149sts
29th Row: S1, kfb, k22, slip next 28sts on to a
stitch holder for the sleeve, k45, slip next 28sts on to a stitch holder for
the sleeve, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2 95sts
30th Row:
S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Body ~
1st Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
2nd Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
3rd Row: S1,
knit to end
4th Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows four times more
13th Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a
buttonhole), knit to end
14th Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last
4sts, k4
15th Row: S1, knit to end
16th Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows four times more
25th Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a
buttonhole), knit to end
26th Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last
4sts, k4
27th Row: S1, knit to end
28th Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows twice more
Border ~
Knit 4 rows
37th Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole),
knit to end
Knit 2 rows
Cast off knitwise
Cast off knitwise
Work long or short sleeves
Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike
Put the 28sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting
needle. Rejoin yarn
With right side facing –
1st Row: Kfb
, knit to last st,
kfb 30sts
Starting with a purl row, stocking stitch 7 rows
9th Row: K2tog,
knit to last 2sts,
k2tog 28sts
Starting with a purl row, stocking stitch 7 rows
Repeat the last 8 rows twice
more 24sts
(You can adjust the sleeve length
at this point)
Knit 7 rows
Knit 7 rows
Cast off knitwise
Make the second sleeve in the same way
Make the second sleeve in the same way
Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms
Darn away ends
Darn away ends
Sew on 4 small buttons
Short Sleeve Borders (both alike) ~
Put the 28sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting
needle. Rejoin yarn.
Knit 7 rows
Knit 7 rows
Cast off knitwise
Make the second sleeve border in the same way
Sew up sleeve seams. Darn away ends
Add 4 small buttons
BEN Baby Cardigan ~ Newborn |
BEN Baby Cardigan ~ 6 months |
BEN Baby Cardigan
Jacket 6
months
Size:
Size:
Width: 18½ "
Length:
10"
Sleeve Length: 6½“
Tension:
22sts = 4" (10cm)
Tension:
22sts = 4" (10cm)
Requires:
Around ~ 65g DK (8ply) yarn for the long
sleeved version
4mm needles
4 small buttons
Cast on 33sts
1st Row: K1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2 35sts
2nd Row: S1, knit to end
3rd Row: S1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2 37sts
4th Row, and every alternate row S1, k2, purl to last 3sts, k3
5th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k22, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, kfb, k2 45sts
7th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, kfb, kfb, k2 55sts
9th Row: S1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k2 65sts
11th Row: S1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k2 75sts
4mm needles
4 small buttons
Cast on 33sts
1st Row: K1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2 35sts
2nd Row: S1, knit to end
3rd Row: S1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2 37sts
4th Row, and every alternate row S1, k2, purl to last 3sts, k3
5th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k22, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, kfb, k2 45sts
7th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, kfb, kfb, k2 55sts
9th Row: S1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k2 65sts
11th Row: S1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k2 75sts
13th Row: S1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k30, kfb, k1, kfb,
k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb,
k2 85sts
15th Row: S1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb,
k32, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb,
k2 95sts
17th Row: S1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1,
kfb, k34, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb,
k2 105sts
19th Row: S1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1,
kfb, k36, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb,
k2 115sts
21st Row: S1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1,
kfb, k38, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb,
k2 125sts
23rd Row: S1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb,
k40, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb,
k2 135sts
25th Row: S1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb,
k42, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb,
k2 145sts
27th Row: S1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb,
k44, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb,
k2 155sts
29th Row: S1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1,
kfb, k46, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb,
k2 165sts
31st Row: S1,
knit to end
33rd Row: S1, kfb, k25, slip next 30sts on to a stitch
holder for the sleeve, k51, slip next 30sts on to a stitch holder for the
sleeve, k24, kfb,
k2 107sts
34th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
34th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Body ~
1st Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
1st Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
2nd Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
3rd Row: S1,
knit to end
4th Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows five times more
15th Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a
buttonhole), knit to end
16th Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last
4sts, k4
17th Row: S1, knit to end
18th Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows fve times more
29th Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a
buttonhole), knit to end
30th Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last
4sts, k4
31st Row: S1, knit to end
32nd Row: S1, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows three times more
Border ~
Knit 4 rows
43rd Row: S1,
k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
Knit 2 rows
Cast off knitwise
Work long or short sleeves
Cast off knitwise
Work long or short sleeves
Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike
Put the 30sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin
yarn.
With right side facing –
With right side facing –
1st Row: Kfb,
knit to last st,
kfb 32sts
Starting with a purl row, stocking stitch 7 rows
9th Row: K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog 30sts
9th Row: K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog 30sts
Starting with a purl row, stocking stitch 7 rows
Repeat the last 8 rows twice
more 26sts
(You can adjust the sleeve length at this point)
(You can adjust the sleeve length at this point)
Knit 7 rows
Cast off knitwise
Cast off knitwise
Make the second sleeve in the same way
Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms
Darn away ends
Sew on 4 small buttons
Short Sleeve Borders (both alike) ~
Put the 30sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.
Knit 7 rows
Cast off knitwise
Make the second sleeve in the same way
Sew up sleeve seams. Darn away ends
Add 5 small buttons
You will find my matching newborn baby hat at ~
and my matching baby blanket at ~

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you are a star xx I make items for our local NICU unit and this will look lovely xx thank you xx
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DeleteThank you. This is a lovely pattern for baby boys. Can you tell me how easy it would be to make this cardigan bigger please? I would like it in 9 months and 12 months, as my great-grandson is growing so fast.
ReplyDeleteThank you I've never knitted from the top before and it turned out great. What a lovely pattern, thank you
ReplyDeletemy next new pattern to have a go at. Thanks a lot for all your lovely work. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pattern. Can you tell me how much wool is needed for the newborn pattern please? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJust finished cardigan and blanket in blue going to do the hat next . Thank you enjoyed knitting it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely patterns Mel, have knitted quite a few now and love every one of them
ReplyDeleteThanks Marianna. I have off coloured 8ply wool left over and these are perfect for charity knits.
ReplyDeleteThank you I have knitted then and they look good
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