This matching hat and cardigan set for baby features textured squares. Shown in Patons Astra. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

SIZES
Cardigan
Chest measurement
0-6 months: 16 ins [41 cm]
6-12 months: 18 ins [46 cm]
12-18 months: 20 ins [51 cm]
18-24 months: 22 ins [56 cm]

Finished chest
0-6 months: 18 ins [46 cm]
6-12 months: 20½ ins [52 cm]
12-18 months: 22½ ins [57 cm]
18-24 months: 24½ ins [62 cm]

MATERIALS
Patons® Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)

Cardigan
Main Color (MC) (White) 2 2 2 3 balls
Contrast A (Blue) 1 1 2 2 balls
2 colors, 3-5 balls total

Sizes 3¼ mm (U.S. 3) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.
6 buttons for Cardigan.

Worked in 8-row slipped stitch pattern.

Construction schematics are provided in pdf download (May 2009).

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for boys or girls (reverse buttons/buttonholes).

See also Check Stitch Set: Hat