Barnaby Bear Hooded Cardigan by Jane Burns

Barnaby Bear Hooded Cardigan

Knitting
May 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch on larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
680 - 1020 yards (622 - 933 m)
0-6 mths 9-12 mths 12-18 mths 18-24 mths 2-3 yrs 4-5 yrs
English
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Your little bear will love this teddy bear themed hooded cardigan. Practical and sweet, it features little ears on the hood and a fluffy paw print on the front.

Knit in King Cole, Big Value Tweed DK and trimmed with King Cole, Truffle Yarn for a touch of fluffy fun. This pattern would work well in any DK weight yarn, just make sure it is nice a soft for delicate skin.

This cardigan is an excellent first garment project. Knit flat with very little shaping, this will bolster your confidence for more complex knits.

Sized to fit ages birth to 5 years, please see table in image section for full details.

Needles:
Straight 3.25mm & 4mm, you may find it easier to use long circulars particularly around the hood. Optional 3.25mm needles for working in the round.

Also Needed:
Buttons 2.5cm diameter 4 (4: 4: 6: 6: 6)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
Sewing needle and thread

FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE SEE TABLE IN IMAGES SECTION

TO FIT CHEST:
17 18 18¾ 20¾ 22 24 inches

ACTUAL CHEST:
19 20½ 23¼ 24½ 25¾ 27¼ inches