Crossover Cardigan & Hat Knitting Pattern (K479)
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NATURALLY K479 CROSSOVER CARDIGAN & HAT KNITTING PATTERN
A soft crossover baby cardigan with raglan shaping and a coordinating hat, sized from newborn to 12–18 months.
Pattern overview: The back, crossover fronts and sleeves are knitted flat with raglan shaping, then seamed. Garter-stitch front bands are worked as part of the fronts and joined across the back neck. The hat is knitted flat with shaped earflap sections, a decreased crown and optional ties. An intermediate project for knitters comfortable with raglan shaping, buttonholes and seaming.
Sizes and finished measurements
| Size | Newborn | 3 months | 6–9 months | 12–18 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest (cm) | 36 | 41 | 46 | 51 |
| Finished chest (cm) | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 |
| Back-neck length (cm) | 20 | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| Sleeve length to underarm (cm) | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Approx. hat circumference (cm) | 33 | 35.5 | 39.5 | 42 |
Yarn requirements
Allowances are approximate and have been converted from the authorised pattern using the stated yarn metreage.
| Item | Newborn | 3 months | 6–9 months | 12–18 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardigan & hat – metres | 356 | 534 | 534 | 712 |
Recommended yarn: Sesia Bimbo Printed Cotton 4ply (178m per 50g).
Pattern details
- Yarn weight: 4ply
- Strand count: one strand throughout
- Needles: 2.75mm and 3.25mm straight needles
- Notions: stitch holders, markers and 2 buttons; optional cords for the hat
- Gauge: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.25mm needles
Self-patterning yarn note: Work every ball from the same end for the most consistent print sequence.
This listing is for the knitting pattern only, not a finished garment.