Soft Sky Baby Cardigan by Vikki Bird

Soft Sky Baby Cardigan

Knitting
July 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
381 - 507 yards (348 - 464 m)
3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months: Finished Bust Size 19 (19.75, 21.25, 22, 23.5)", to fit bust 16 (17, 18, 19, 21)"
English

I love preppy-style clothing on small children, and cardigans make a perfect additional layer during the transitional period from summer to autumn. This cardigan features classic raglan shaping combined with intricate cabled panels that run down the two fronts of the garment. The cardigan is knitted from the bottom up, with the sleeves and body joined at the base of the yoke.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months
Finished Bust Size 19 (19.75, 21.25, 22, 23.5)“ to fit bust 16 (17, 18, 19, 21)”; 2-3” positive ease recommended
Shown in size 21.25”

Gauge: 21 sts and 32 rows = 4” 10 cm in Reverse St st using larger needles after wet blocking
26 sts = 3.44” 8.5 cm in Cable Panel pattern using larger needles after wet blocking

Materials

  • Yarn: Sublime Yarns Extra Fine Merino Wool DK (100% Extra Fine Merino; 127 yards 116 meters/50 grams): 0529 Eucalyptus (3 (3, 4, 4, 4) balls)
  • Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) 32” circular and DPNs; US size 4 (3.5 mm) 32” circular and DPNs
  • Notions: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) buttons (15 mm), cable needle (cn), 8 stitch markers (4 in one color, 4 in another color), tapestry needle, sewing needle, waste yarn or spare needles