The Butterfly Blessings Cardigan and Hat are the perfect gift for a baby girl. The butterfly stitch provides a see-through pattern on the front and back of the cardigan and the band of the hat. For summer weather, the versions pictured are made with cotton yarn but an acrylic or wool would give you a spring/autumn version. Instructions give you a choice of three sleeve lengths – sleeveless, short sleeve, or long sleeve.

The variegated yarn adds visual interest from a distance – the butterflies come into their own when a solid-coloured shirt or singlet is placed under the cardigan to make them pop. This set can also be done in a solid colour yarn.