Sideways Knitted Baby Cardigan in Crucci Merino 8ply
Description
The Sideways Knitted Baby Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitting project designed using Crucci Merino 8ply yarn. This cozy cardigan is knitted in one piece from the cuffs to the body, featuring garter stitch throughout. The cardigan also includes a buttoned front and fold-back cuffs, making it perfect for babies and toddlers aged 3 to 24 months.
Tension
21 stitches and 44 rows to 10 cm over garter stitch, using 4.00mm needles.
Size
Materials and Measurements
Note: Quantities are approximate as they vary between knitters.
Needle Sizes
- 4.00mm (US 6) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles.
- A spare needle.
- 3 buttons.
- Yarn needle for sewing.
Instructions Overview
- Sleeves & Body: The cardigan is worked sideways in one piece, starting from the left sleeve, continuing across the body, and ending with the right sleeve. The sleeves are shaped by increasing stitches, and the body is worked without seams.
- Neck Shaping: The left and right fronts include shaping for the neckline, with decreases along the neck edge.
- Cuffs & Neckband: The cuffs are folded back for added style, and the neckband is picked up and worked in garter stitch for a neat finish.
- Buttonholes: Buttonholes are created along the right front, with corresponding buttons sewn onto the left front.
Finishing
- Seams: Join the side and sleeve seams using mattress stitch. Turn back the cuffs to the right side. Sew buttons onto the left front to match the buttonholes.
- Blocking: Block the cardigan to ensure a smooth, even finish.
Designer
Crucci
Yarn Size
8ply
Recommended Yarn
Notions
Yarn needle, spare needle, 3 buttons
