This is a customer requested pattern for a round and v neck cardigan pattern in the same stitch pattern as pattern numbers 24 and 88, so either the bonnets, beanie hat, bootees or shoes will match with this pattern, or you could just have the cardigan on its own.  The buttonholes are worked on both sides of the border, so the cardigan can be made up in advance of knowing baby’s gender, then when you do know, just sew up the unwanted buttonholes, and sew the buttons over the top.

You will need: 

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn, 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 3 stitch holders, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn, 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 3 stitch holders, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

150g 4ply yarn 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 3 stitch holders, 1x pr 3.75mm needles.  OR use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

100g dk yarn, 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 3 stitch holders, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

150g dk yarn, 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 3 stitch holders, 1 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

24” + or 61cm Height (3-6 Months) Size

150g dk yarn, 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 3 stitch holders, 1 x pr 4.5mm needles making a tension of 20sts and 27 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

This pattern has been designed by myself so it is in UK terminology.  It does not follow the usual ‘shop bought’ format. There are 5 printed pages with clear and easy to follow instructions. All my patterns are tested by independent knitters before they are released, so every effort is made so that they come to you error free.

Although my patterns are strictly protected by copyright, which I ask you to respect, I am more than happy for any items made from my patterns to be sold.