Bobbie Cardigan & Hat Knitting Pattern - 8Ply
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Bobbie Cardigan & Hat Knitting Pattern (8ply)
Knit a beautifully textured garter stitch cardigan with delicate lace band detailing and a coordinating hat. The Bobbie Cardigan features a scalloped lace hem, classic button-front closure, and softly structured shaping for a timeless, heirloom feel.
Worked primarily in garter stitch for warmth and texture, this design includes carefully placed buttonholes and neat shoulder shaping using the 3-needle bind-off method. The matching Bobbie Hat offers two band styles — flat or fold-back — for a versatile finishing touch.
A charming and practical layering piece for babies and young children.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes lace band patterning, buttonhole placement, neckline shaping, sleeve shaping, and 3-needle bind-off shoulder construction.
Tension
21 stitches and 42 rows to 10cm over garter stitch using 4mm needles.
Sizes – Cardigan
Age (approx.):
3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–4y | 5–6y
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–4y | 5–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Chest (cm) | 50 | 56 | 60 | 65 | 70 |
| Back Length (cm) | 27 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 41 |
| Sleeve Length (cm) | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 29 |
Sizes – Hat
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–4y | 5–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Circumference (cm) | 35 | 40 | 45 | 49 | 54 |
Hat includes two style options:
Style A: Flat band
Style B: Fold-back band
Materials Required
Yarn
Yarn Weight: 8ply
(Approx. 100m per 50g ball)
Cardigan – Approximate Meterage Required
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–4y | 5–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meters Required | 300m | 400m | 500m | 600m | 700m |
Hat – Approximate Meterage Required
Style A – Flat Band
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–4y | 5–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meters Required | 100m | 100m | 200m | 200m | 200m |
Style B – Fold Back Band
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–4y | 5–6y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meters Required | 100m | 200m | 200m | 200m | 200m |
Meterage is approximate and may vary depending on tension and yarn choice.
Needles
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4mm (US 6) knitting needles (straight or circular 60–80cm cord)
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3.50mm (US 4) or 3.25mm (US 3) needles for hat band
(Or sizes required to obtain correct tension.)
Notions
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6 stitch holders
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13–16 stitch ring markers
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8–13 locking stitch markers (or spare yarn)
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4 buttons (15–20mm)
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Wool needle (tapestry needle)
Design Features
✔ Garter stitch body for warmth and texture
✔ Decorative lace hem band
✔ Structured neckline shaping
✔ Clearly spaced buttonhole guide
✔ 3-needle bind-off shoulder seams
✔ Coordinating hat included
✔ Two hat band style options
✔ Classic heirloom-inspired design