Raglan Cardigan & Hat Knitting Pattern (K3053)
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Raglan Cardigan & Hat – Naturally K3053
A cotton baby cardigan with ribbed edges, a garter-stitch finish around the upper yoke and a matching rib-edged hat. The sleeves are knitted flat first and held aside. The cardigan body is worked flat in one piece to the underarms, then joined to the sleeves so the raglan yoke can be worked together. The hat is knitted flat and sewn along the back seam.
Prefer a knit kit? View the Summer Raglan Cardigan & Hat Knit Kit. See the kit page for yarn options and what’s included.
Sizes and fit
Ages are approximate. Choose the cardigan by chest measurement and check the hat size separately.
| Size | To fit chest | Finished chest | Back length | Sleeve length | Hat around head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 36 cm | 41 cm | 23 cm | 13 cm | 33 cm |
| 3 months | 41 cm | 46 cm | 25 cm | 15 cm | 35.5 cm |
| 6–9 months | 46 cm | 53 cm | 27 cm | 17 cm | 39.5 cm |
| 12–18 months | 51 cm | 59 cm | 29 cm | 19 cm | 42 cm |
Yarn requirements
Use Sesia Bio Sesia 5 organic cotton 4ply, held single. These approximate allowances cover the cardigan and hat together, using 180 metres per 50 g. The sample uses shade 3170.
| Size | Complete set |
|---|---|
| Newborn | 360 m |
| 3 months | 540 m |
| 6–9 months | 540 m |
| 12–18 months | 720 m |
Tension
28 stitches × 36 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles. Make a washed and dried swatch before measuring and adjust needle size to achieve the stated tension.
Needles and notions
- 2.75 mm and 3.25 mm knitting needles.
- Stitch holders, stitch markers and a tapestry needle.
- Five buttons for newborn and 3 months; six buttons for 6–9 and 12–18 months.
Skills and preparation
An intermediate project using ribbing, stocking stitch, increases, raglan decreases, garter stitch, picking up stitches, buttonholes and seaming. Keep track of the four raglan markers after joining the sleeves to the body.
Approved sleeve-rib correction
After the first two sleeve rib rows, work 6, 6, 6 or 8 additional rib rows for newborn, 3 months, 6–9 months or 12–18 months respectively. This gives 8, 8, 8 or 10 sleeve rib rows in total. This Wild & Woolly-approved correction replaces the six-value sequence printed for the four sizes.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below)
Choose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase is the Naturally K3053 knitting pattern only; yarn, needles, buttons and notions are purchased separately.
Frequently asked questions
Are the raglan seams sewn together?
The sleeves and body join on the needles before the raglan yoke is worked, so the raglan lines are knitted together. The sleeve and underarm seams still need finishing.
Can I choose which front has the buttonholes?
Yes. The pattern gives front-band placement for either side.
For another cotton baby project, see the K3051 Jacket, Hat & Booties pattern.