Lace Cable Baby Cardigan

This cute little baby cardigan is knitted in the traditional way - Back, Left Front, Right Front and Sleeves.   Then joined together, and the Neckband added.

This is not the way I write most of my patterns - usually I design them to be all-in-one as far as possible to minimize the seaming. 

However, this little cardi is worth the effort in my opinion!

Lace Cable Baby Cardigan

I have been asked to share this pattern many times. And I did try to write an all-in-one version, but it got too complicated!  

You can use DK or 4ply yarn for this design - 

Knitted in DK it fits a baby of around 12 months of age (22" chest) ~~~ but please note 1 x 100g ball of DK acrylic yarn might not be enough !

Knitted in 4ply and 3.25mm needles it fits a baby of around 3 - 6 months (18" chest) 

Knitted in 4ply and 3.5mm needles it fits a baby of around 6 - 9 months (19.5" chest)

The borders can be worked in rib or garter stitch - you choose. 

However, the lacy cable requires a bit of concentration, so I don't really recommend this pattern for a beginner knitter. 

If you would like to knit this little lacy cable cardigan  ....... you will find the pattern in my Ravelry Store

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lace-cable-baby-cardigan

and I will add it to Etsy too later today.  Happy knitting. 

 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

Copyright © 2021 ‘made by marianna’       All Rights Reserved

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

or reproduced or republished on any other webpage or website. 

How To Join Underarms Neatly

 Both my Top-Down and Bottom-Up cardigans are very popular with knitters all around the world. The ease of knitting, and the fact that they require very little seaming is a big bonus. 

But joining the underarm area gives some knitters problems. So I thought I would add some tips and photos to help you. 

Bottom-Up Cardigans and Sweaters

How To Join the Underarm ~

• Join the sleeve seam first - from the cuff upwards to the top of the sleeve
• There are 3 cast off stitches at each side of the sleeve seam - join these 6  stitches in a straight line with the 6 cast off stitches at the underarm of the main body part by oversewing (I used a contrast colour in some of the photos below to guide you where to go)
• Darn away the tail of yarn down the sleeve seam for a few inches, and cut off the yarn 

How to Neatly Join the Underarm of Bottom-Up Sweaters

 

Top-Down Cardigans and Sweaters

How To Join the Underarm ~

•  Join the sleeve seam first - from the cuff upwards
•  When you get to the underarm gap - run the needle and yarn in and out around the gap (I used a contrast colour in some of the photos below to guide you where to go)
•  Pull gently to gather the underarm area together
•  Darn away the tail of yarn down the sleeve seam for a few inches, and cut off the yarn

    

How to Neatly Join the Underarm of Top-Down Sweaters

 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

Copyright © 2021 ‘made by marianna’       All Rights Reserved

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

or reproduced or republished on any other webpage or website.