This minimal knits | DESIGNED seamless baby cardigan is made top down with integrated neck and button bands, and when the knitting is finished all we have to do is weave in the ends and sew on the buttons.

This is a very simple mix of moss stitches and stocking stitch that gives the cardigan a bit of style (and is also very easy!). And to bring the front of the neck band down a bit, we do some easy short rows after the neckband. This pattern is suitable for baby boys and girls, depending on the yarn colour and buttons we choose.

The cardigan was made using Bombed Yarns hand dyed DK/ 8ply Dynamite 100% wool in the colour Too hot for you!

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 48 (50, 53.5, 57.5, 61) cm – 19 (19¾, 21¼, 22½, 24) inches, including 8½ to 11.5cm – 3¼ to 4½ inches of positive ease
Length from centre back neck edge to hem: 25 (27, 29, 31, 33) cm – 9¾ (10¾, 11½, 12¼, 13) inches
Sleeves: 15.5 (16.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm – 6 (6½, 7½, 8, 8½) inches from underarm

Materials needed
238 (266, 316, 368, 413) metres – 260 (291, 346, 403, 452) yards of DK/8 ply yarn
3.5 mm / US 4 needles for the neck band
3.5 mm / US 4 DPNs or circular needles (for magic loop) - depending on your preference for working the sleeve cuffs in the round
4 mm / US 6 needles for the body
4 mm / US 6 DPNs or circular needles (for magic loop) - depending on your preference for working the sleeves in the round
5 cute buttons, 12 to 15mm – ½ to ⅝ inch diameter
6 stitch markers

Gauge
22 stitches = 10 cm / 4 inches