Raspberry Cardigan for Girls Knitting Pattern (K3076)
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Raspberry Cardigan for Girls
Naturally K3076 | Wara DK / 8ply
A classic top-down raglan cardigan for girls featuring garter stitch button bands and a comfortable stocking stitch body. This timeless design is practical, wearable, and perfect for layering through the seasons.
Designed for ages 2–12 years, this cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the top down with raglan shaping. Sleeves are worked flat and seamed. Buttonholes are integrated into the garter stitch band as you knit.
Construction
• Worked top down
• Raglan increases at yoke
• Body and sleeves divided at underarm
• Button and buttonhole bands worked in garter stitch
• Sleeves worked flat and seamed
• Ribbed hem and cuffs
Sizes
2 (3–4) 5–6 (7–8) 9–10 (11–12) years
Designed to fit chest circumference:
55 (60) 65 (70) 75 (80) cm
Finished Measurements
| Size | 2 yrs | 3–4 yrs | 5–6 yrs | 7–8 yrs | 9–10 yrs | 11–12 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest circumference (cm) | 60 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 75 | 80 |
Designed with approximately 5 cm of positive ease for comfortable everyday wear.
Yarn Requirements
CHASKA Wara DK / 8ply
50 g balls - 150m
| Size | 2 yrs | 3–4 yrs | 5–6 yrs | 7–8 yrs | 9–10 yrs | 11–12 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balls required | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Approx. meterage (m)* | 450m | 450m | 600m | 600m | 750m | 750m |
Needles & Notions
• 3.25 mm circular needle (60 cm cord)
• 4.00 mm circular needle (60 cm cord)
(Straight needles may be used if preferred)
• 5 buttons
• 4 stitch markers
• 2 stitch holders or waste yarn for sleeves
• Tapestry needle
Gauge
22 stitches × 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm
Stocking stitch on 4.00 mm needles
Checking tension carefully is essential for correct sizing.
Button Band Details
• Button and buttonhole bands are worked in garter stitch
• Buttonholes are worked on a WS row
• Place buttonholes every 5 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) cm
• Choose button placement on right or left band
Sleeve & Body Construction
After raglan shaping, body and sleeves are divided at the underarm. The body is worked straight to length before finishing with rib. Sleeves are completed flat with shaping decreases and ribbed cuffs.
Skill Level
★ ★ ★
Intermediate – suitable for knitters comfortable with raglan increases, buttonholes, and garment construction.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
• Seamless top-down construction
• Easy fit for growing children
• Practical layering piece
• Classic everyday cardigan
• DK weight for year-round wear