This really popular cabled baby sweater is proving to be a timeless classic.

Knit this sweater in cotton for easy layering in Spring… and our UK summers! Knit this sweater in soft warm merino for the perfect winter knit.

Knitting pattern instructions for the following sizes:
0-4 months, 4-8 months

This sweet little sweater has a simple cable repeat on the front, back and sleeves. Full written row by row instructions and charts make it super easy for you to work the cable knit pattern.

A loop and button opening has been added at the shoulder for easy dressing, and happy little babies!

The sweater shown here is knitted in 100% DK Cotton. Choose any DK yarn that works to the tension listed below:

Tension
Stocking stitch
22 sts = 10cms /4 inches
28 rows = 10cms /4 inches

Age/Chest width (seam to seam)/Length/Sleeve Length
0-4m
24cms (9 1/2in)
24cms (9 1/2in)
16cms (6 1/4in)
4-8m
26.5cms (10 1/2in)
26cms (10 1/4in)
19cms (7 1/2in)

You will need:
1 pair of 3.75mm (US5) straight needles for the rib and neck trim
1 pair of 4mm (US6) straight needles for the cable knit
1 cable needle 4mm (US6)
150 (200) gm DK (US light worsted) Main Colour
20 (20) gm contrast colour for edging (optional)
1 X buttons 11/2 cms diameter
Darning needle

Easy to read knitting patterns with separate detailed row by row instructions for each size and charts make this pattern super easy. If you are printing this pattern, just print out the size you are knitting along with the ‘All Sizes pages to save on ink! All pages are clearly numbered and indexed.

(There are instructions for just 2 sizes in this pattern due to the detailed row by row instructions and charts.
If you would like larger sizes, detailed 8-12 months and 1-2 years knitting patterns are available to purchase as a separate knitting pattern).

Copyright. All rights reserved Linda Whaley. June 2003
This pattern is copyrighted and is sold for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The use of this pattern for any other purpose is prohibited. MAKING AND SELLING THIS DESIGN. RE-SELLING, DISTRIBUTING OR SHARING THIS KNITTING PATTERN IS PROHIBITED.