Kids Cardigan Knitting Pattern (K3030)

Kids Cardigan in Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply

Description

The Kids Cardigan is a versatile, lightweight cardigan designed for children aged 2 to 8 years. Crafted using Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply yarn, this cardigan features a striped design with ribbed edges for a neat and classic look. The cardigan is knit flat and seamed, making it a perfect layering piece for all seasons.

Tension

24 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.50mm needles.

Sizes

Materials

Needle Sizes

• 3.00mm (US 2.5) and 3.50mm (US 4) knitting needles.
• Tapestry needle for finishing.
• 5 (5, 7, 7) buttons.

Instructions Overview

• Body: The cardigan is worked flat in pieces for the back, left front, and right front sections. It starts with a garter stitch hem and continues in stocking stitch with the stripe pattern.
• Sleeves: The sleeves are knit flat and seamed to the body, with gentle shaping.
• Button Bands & Neckline: Ribbed button bands and neckline are picked up and worked separately using smaller needles.

Stitch Patterns

• Stocking Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side.
• Garter Stitch: Worked for the hem, cuffs, and button bands for a neat finish.

Finishing

• Seams: Sew the shoulder, side, and sleeve seams using mattress stitch.
• Blocking: Block the cardigan to measurements for a smooth and even finish.
• Buttons: Sew buttons along the button band.

Designer

Naturally Yarns

Yarn Size

DK/8ply

Recommended Yarn

Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply

Notions

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, buttons