Abby Petite Cardigan & Hat Knitting Pattern - 4Ply
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Abby Petite Cardigan & Hat Knitting Pattern - 4Ply
A 4ply lace-panel cardigan and matching hat for little ones, with cardigan sizes from newborn to approximately 18–24 months.
Prefer a knit kit? View the Abby Petite Cardigan & Hat Knit Kit. See the kit page for yarn options and what’s included.
Designer: The Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co. This purchase is a knitting pattern; yarn, needles, accessories and finished items are not included.
Construction
The fronts and back are worked flat together from the lower edge to the armholes, then divided for the upper body. Sleeves are worked separately and sewn in; the shoulders are joined with a three-needle cast-off.
Yarn choices
Use 4ply yarn, worked with a single strand. New Zealand Merino 4ply is a stocked option to swatch at the stated tension. The quantities below are in metres, based on the original pattern; allow extra for changes in length or tension.
Sizes and yarn requirements
| Approx. age | Finished chest (cm) | Back length (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) | Cardigan yarn (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 40 | 23 | 13.5 | 356 |
| 0–3 months | 44 | 26 | 16 | 356 |
| 6–9 months | 49 | 29 | 19 | 534 |
| 9–12 months | 52 | 32 | 22 | 534 |
| 12–18 months | 58 | 35 | 25 | 712 |
| 18–24 months | 61 | 38 | 28 | 712 |
Matching hat
Hat sizes are newborn, 0–3 months, 6–12 months and 18–24 months. Allow an additional 178 m for a hat; choose the hat size separately from the cardigan.
Metre allowances are approximate. Where the original gives purchasing quantities rather than used metres, these have been converted using its stated yarn length. Swatch, wash and block before starting; allow extra for length changes and differences in tension.
Tension
28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles.
Needles and notions
3 mm and 3.25 mm needles, plus 2.75 mm for the hat band; 7 stitch holders and 10 stitch markers. Use 4 buttons: 11 mm for newborn, 15 mm for all other cardigan sizes.
Before you begin
You will use knit and purl stitches, lace increases and decreases, shaping, buttonholes, holding stitches, a three-needle cast-off and seaming. Some experience following lace repeats is helpful.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below). Select Digital PDF – Emailed for a PDF, or Printed Pattern – Posted for a physical copy. Instructions are in English.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abby Petite the same as the 8ply Abby pattern?
No. This listing is the 4ply version for younger children. The Abby 8ply pattern has different sizing and tension.
More knitting ideas
Browse Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co patterns or try Lilly Cardigan Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply. For help with yarn choices, see our Yarn Substitution Calculator.