Knitting a beautiful cardigan for your little one is a rewarding project, and this free pattern is perfect for creating a charming and practical layer for girls of all ages. This cardigan features delicate eyelet details along the cuffs, collar, hem, and sides, adding a touch of elegance to a cozy, everyday piece. Designed for sizes ranging from 3 months to 14 years, it’s a versatile pattern that can grow with your child, making it a go-to knit for years to come.

Made with worsted-weight yarn, this cardigan provides warmth without being too bulky, making it ideal for layering in any season. The three-button closure at the top keeps it secure while allowing for easy movement, making it perfect to wear over dresses or casual outfits. Whether you’re knitting for a baby or an older girl, this design is timeless, stylish, and practical.

You can view this baby girl cardigan knitting pattern free on my blog.

More knitting patterns for the children in your life:

Baby & Kids Mini V-Neck Sweater:https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby--kids-mini-v-neck-sweater
Paint Colorblock Baby & Children Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/paint-colorblock…
Aubin Baby Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aubin-baby-sweater

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/PATTERN DETAILS

• Baby and girl cardigan knitting pattern
• Cute eyelet details around all edges (cuffs, collar, bottom and sides)
• Sizes 3 months to 14 years
• Worsted weight
• 3 button closure at the top → easy to wear over dresses too
• Free on the blog

/MATERIALS

• 4.5 mm/ US 7 circular knitting needles. 

• Caron Simply Soft (Worsted weight, 100% acrylic, 288m/315yd, 170g) in Country Blue colorway: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends

• 4 Stitch markers

• 2 stitch holders (you can use interchangeable needle cables or pieces of scrap yarn to hold the sleeve stitches while you work on the body)

/SIZE

The baby/kid sweater knitting pattern is available in the following sizes: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, 10 years, 12 years, 14 years and 16 years. 

Sizes are noted throughout the pattern in the following way: 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14,16) years. 

The pictures illustrate the 18 months.

Final garment measurements are:

Bust measurement: 50 (51, 53, 57, 62) (67, 72, 76, 80, 84, 89, 91) cm / 19.75 (20, 21, 22.25, 24.5) (26.25, 28.5, 29.75, 31.5, 33.25, 35, 35.75)”

Sleeve length: 17 (18, 21, 22, 23) (28, 31, 33, 36, 40, 42, 44) cm / 6.75 (7, 8.25, 8.5, 9) (11, 12.25, 13, 14.25, 15.75, 16.5, 17.25)”

Total length: 21 (23, 25, 28, 30) (35, 38, 44, 49, 52, 55, 57) cm / 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (13.75, 14.75, 17.25, 19.5, 20.5, 21.75, 22.5)”

You can easily adjust the length to your desired length, just try on the cardigan before the final eyelet border and add / remove rounds.