The Aster Baby Cardigan by SeventhSedge

The Aster Baby Cardigan

Knitting
May 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in texture pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
272 - 480 yards (249 - 439 m)
0-3 months
English
This pattern is available for free.

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Knitting pattern for sizes: 0-3 (3-6) 6-12 (12-24) months:
https://seventhsedge.etsy.com/listing/1219671328

Cardigan sizes: 0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-12 months (12-24 months).
Finished approx. measurements (Chest circumference):
0-3 months - 19.5 inches/49 cm
3-6 months - 21 inches/53 cm
6-12 months - 22.5 inches/57 cm
12-24 months - 24 inches/61 cm

Gauge swatch (blocked): 19 stitches x 31 rows in texture pattern = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm.

Suggested needles: U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles, if you don’t use The Magic Loop Technique (or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge).

Suggested yarn: Worsted weight yarn (100 grams/3.53 ounces = 207 yards/189 meters): 110 (130) 160 (200) g.

Materials needed: 5 0.59 inches/1.5 cm buttons, scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle, measurement tape.

Experience level: Advanced Beginner.

Techniques: Cast on, Knit, Purl, Increases, k2tog, k3tog, Bind off.

The Aster Baby Cardigan is a classical raglan worked back and forth on long circular needles top-down with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or long circular needles with The Magic Loop Technique. This pattern is so customizable depending on your length preferences. This cardigan should be worn with 3.5-5 inches/9-13 cm in positive ease at the chest.