Riley Cardi & Hat Knitting Pattern - 8Ply (BC98)
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A beautifully textured baby set featuring a classic raglan sleeve cardigan with a coordinating beanie. Combining elegant cables, playful bobbles, and rich textured stitches, this timeless design is finished with wooden heart buttons and a luxurious possum pompom for a charming handmade touch.
Construction
Cardigan
- Worked flat in pieces
- Bottom-up construction
- Raglan sleeves
- Cable, bobble, and textured stitch patterns
- Button front opening
- Seamed finishing
Beanie
Two construction options:
- Worked flat on straight needles and seamed.
- Worked seamlessly in the round using double pointed needles.
Features coordinating cable and textured stitch patterns with a shaped crown and finished with a possum pompom.
Sizes
Cardigan
| Age | To Fit Chest |
|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 40 cm (16") |
| 3–6 months | 43 cm (17") |
| 6–9 months | 46 cm (18") |
| 9–12 months | 48 cm (19") |
| 12–18 months | 51 cm (20") |
Beanie
| Age | To Fit Head |
| 0–3 months | 35 cm (14") |
| 3–6 months | 40 cm (16") |
| 6–9 months | 45 cm (18") |
| 9–18 months | 48 cm (19") |
Yarn Requirements
Recommended Yarn: 8 ply Merino
| Colour | 0–3 m | 3–6 m | 6–9 m | 9–12 m | 12–18 m |
| Oatmeal | 3 × 50 g balls | 4 × 50 g balls | 4 × 50 g balls | 4 × 50 g balls | 5 × 50 g balls |
Needles & Notions
For the Cardigan
- 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles
- 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles
For the Beanie
For Working Flat
- 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles
- 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles
For Working in the Round
- 3.25 mm (US 3) double pointed needles
- 4 mm (US 6) double pointed needles
Additional Notions
- Stitch holder
- 4–5 buttons
- Possum pompom
- Wooden heart buttons (optional as shown)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct tension.
Gauge
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm (4") over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles.
Checking your tension carefully is essential to achieve the correct finished size.
Design Features
- Coordinating cardigan and beanie set
- Raglan sleeve cardigan
- Hat can be knitted flat or seamlessly in the round
- Rich cable, bobble, and textured stitch patterns
- Button front with decorative wooden heart buttons
- Finished with a luxurious possum pompom
- Five baby sizes from newborn to 18 months
Skill Level
Intermediate
Suitable for knitters who are comfortable with cables, bobbles, shaping, and garment construction, as well as working either flat or in the round for the beanie.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
The Cable & Bobble Raglan Cardigan & Beanie Set is a timeless baby ensemble filled with beautiful texture and thoughtful details. Elegant cables, playful bobbles, and classic raglan shaping create a garment that's both practical and heirloom-worthy, while the coordinating beanie, finished with a possum pompom, completes the look perfectly. Knitted in soft 8 ply merino, this charming set makes a treasured gift for a new arrival and a rewarding project to knit.