This minimal knits | DESIGNED seamless baby cardigan is made in 4ply/fingering yarn. Working top down, starting with the frilled moss/seed stitch collar, we do some easy short rows to elevate the back of the neck, and create a minimal moss/seed self-stripe in line with the buttonholes – so their positioning varies depending on the cardigan size.

When the knitting is finished all we have to do is weave in the ends and sew on the buttons.

The pictured cardigan was made using Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply/fingering Baby Meadow 100% machine washable wool, in the colour Pink Clouds.

Skill Level Easy… even though it might include a technique you haven’t used before, the pattern contains simple, straightforward instructions and notes on where to look for more information.

Sizing 0-3 months (3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months)

Measurements
Chest approximately 49.5 (51.5, 53.5, 58, 60) cm – 19½ (20¼, 21, 22¼, 23) inches, with between 9.5 and 10 cm – 3¾ and to 4 inches of positive ease
Length from centre back neck edge to hem: 22.5 (25, 27.5, 30, 32.5) cm - 8¾ (9¾, 10¾, 11¾, 12¾) inches
Sleeves: 15.5 (16.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm – 6 (6½, 7½, 8, 8½) inches from underarm

Materials needed
355 (406, 468, 537, 600) metres – 389 (444, 512, 588, 656) yards of Fingering/4 ply yarn
2.75 mm / US 2 needles for the collar and hem
3.25 mm / US 3 needles for the body
2.75 mm / US 2 dpns or circular needles suitable for magic loop, for the sleeve cuffs
3.25 mm / US 3 dpns or circular needles for working the sleeves in the round
6 cute buttons, 10 to 14mm - ⅜ to ½ inch diameter
6 stitch markers

Gauge
28 stitches = 10 cm / 4 inches