Lear Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Lear Cardigan – Rowan Baby Knits by Lisa Richardson
A sweet textured cardigan worked in Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK. Lear features a cable twist pattern, raglan sleeves, and a buttoned front opening. The body is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up with set-in sleeves. The texture is created using a clever 3-stitch cable decrease (C3tog) and yarn overs to give a soft, undulating design. A classic knit for little ones aged 0–3 months to 3 years.
Size Chart & Measurements
| To Fit Age | 0–3 m | 3–6 m | 6–9 m | 9–12 m | 12–18 m | 2 yrs | 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Chest Size | 50 cm | 52 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm | 63 cm |
| Finished Length | 26 cm | 26.5 cm | 27 cm | 28 cm | 29.5 cm | 30.5 cm | 31 cm |
| Sleeve Length | 12 cm | 14.5 cm | 17 cm | 19 cm | 21 cm | 23.5 cm | 26 cm |
Yarn Requirements
Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK
(50g balls = approx. 135m)
| Size → | 0–3 m | 3–6 m | 6–9 m | 9–12 m | 12–18 m | 2 yrs | 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Balls | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Approx. Metres Needed | 405 | 405 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 675 | 675 |
Project Details
Needles:
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3.25 mm (US 3) straight needles
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4 mm (US 6) straight needles
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Cable needle
Tension:
33 sts x 35 rows = 10 cm in pattern using 4 mm needles.
Notions:
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6 buttons
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Stitch holders
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Tapestry needle
Size Guide:
Designed with a comfortable fit suitable for layering over babywear. Select size based on age, or refer to finished measurements for best fit.