Simply The Best Cardigan for Babies + Toddlers by Purl Soho

Simply The Best Cardigan for Babies + Toddlers

Knitting
March 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
355 - 790 yards (325 - 722 m)
Newborn (6–12 Months, 1–2 Years, 2–3 Years, 3–4 years)
English
This pattern is available for $9.80 USD
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MATERIALS
2 (2, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Purl Soho’s Nigh DK, 100% cashmere. Each skein is 199 yards/ 55 grams; approximately 355 (395, 475, 595, 790) total yards required.

OR

2 (2, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Purl Soho’s Pepper, 100% superwash merino wool yarn. Each skein of this light worsted/dk-weight yarn is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 355 (395, 475, 595, 790) total yards required.

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NOTE: For the 6-12 Month size, we used all of our two skeins of Nigh DK, so if you want to be sure you have enough, consider ordering an extra skein. If you don’t end up needing it, you can return unwound yarn for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or within 6 months for store credit. Our Return Policy has all the details!

We knit the following sizes and colors:

  • Newborn: Nigh DK in Pink Pearl + Small Round Button in Pastel Peach
  • 6-12 Months: Nigh DK in Beech Wood + Small Round Button in Khaki
  • 1-2 Years: Nigh DK in Pink Snail + Small Round Button in Burgundy
  • 2-3 Years: Pepper in Eastern Bluebird + Small Corozo Button in Pale Oats

GAUGE
23 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

SIZES
Newborn (6–12 Months, 1–2 Years, 2–3 Years, 3–4 years)

To fit actual chest circumference of 15–17 (17–19, 18–20, 21–23, 23–25) inches, with approximately 3½–5½ inches of ease

  • Finished Chest Circumference: 20½ (22½, 23½, 26½, 29) inches
  • Finished Body Length from Bottom Edge to Underarm: 6 (6½, 7, 7¾, 8½) inches
  • Finished Body Length from Bottom Edge to Top of Shoulder: 9½ (10¼, 11, 12¼, 13½) inches
  • Finished Sleeve Length: 6¼ (7¼, 7¾, 8½, 10½) inches

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller. Click here to see even more of Gianna’s designs!