Millie Petite Cardigan Knitting Pattern - 4 Ply
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Millie Petite Cardigan Knitting Pattern - 4 Ply
A 4ply baby cardigan with a lace hem, garter-stitch borders and a two-button fastening. The pattern covers newborn to approximately 12–18 months.
Prefer a knit kit? View the Millie Petite Cardigan 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. There is no separate neckband.
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 | 24 | 14 | 356 |
| 0–3 months | 46 | 26 | 15 | 356 |
| 6–9 months | 52 | 28 | 17 | 534 |
| 12–18 months | 58 | 30 | 20 | 712 |
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
3.25 mm and 3.50 mm needles, 4 stitch holders, a stitch marker and 2 buttons.
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 the cardigan completely seamless?
No. The lower body is worked in one piece to the armholes, but the shoulders are joined and the sleeves are seamed and sewn in.
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.