Mika Petite Cardigan & Hat Knitting Kit – NZ Merino 4ply

Create a beautifully textured baby cardigan and matching hat with the Mika Petite Cardigan & Hat Knitting Kit, a sweet and timeless project designed for little ones from newborn through to 18 months.

Knitted in soft New Zealand Merino 4ply, this baby knitting kit is perfect for creating a thoughtful handmade gift, a special newborn set, or a cosy everyday layer. The finished cardigan features a delicate all-over texture, garter stitch trims, and a neat buttoned front, while the matching hat completes the set with coordinated handmade charm.

The cardigan is worked with the fronts and back knitted together to the armholes, helping reduce side seams for a smoother, more comfortable finish. Paired with beautifully soft merino yarn that is warm, breathable, and gentle against delicate baby skin, this kit makes a practical and heirloom-worthy baby knit.

About This Knitting Kit

The Mika Petite knitting kit includes the printed pattern, yarn, buttons, and a tapestry needle for sewing up, giving you the key materials needed to create this classic baby cardigan and hat set.

It is an ideal knitting kit for baby gifts, handmade layettes, baby showers, newborn wardrobes, and knitters who enjoy refined details in a small, rewarding project.

Skill Level

Intermediate

This pattern is best suited to knitters with some experience who are comfortable with basic knitting techniques and ready to work a textured stitch pattern, garment shaping, button bands, and finishing.

Sizes Included

The Mika Petite pattern includes sizes from 0–3 months through to 12–18 months.

Size / Age	Finished Chest	Back Length	Sleeve Length
0–3 months	41 cm	24 cm	14 cm
3–6 months	45 cm	27 cm	17 cm
6–9 months	49 cm	30 cm	20 cm
9–12 months	54 cm	33 cm	23 cm
12–18 months	58 cm	36 cm	26 cm

Hat Sizes

Hat Size / Age	Yarn Quantity
0–3 months	1 ball
3–6 months	1 ball
6–12 months	1 ball
12–18 months	1 ball

Yarn Requirements

Based on New Zealand Merino 4ply, 50g balls with approximately 178m per ball.

Cardigan Only

Size / Age	Balls Required	Approx. Metres
0–3 months	2 balls	356 m
3–6 months	2 balls	356 m
6–9 months	3 balls	534 m
9–12 months	3 balls	534 m
12–18 months	4 balls	712 m

Cardigan & Hat

Size / Age	Balls Required	Approx. Metres
0–3 months	3 balls	534 m
3–6 months	3 balls	534 m
6–9 months	4 balls	712 m
9–12 months	4 balls	712 m
12–18 months	5 balls	890 m

Yarn Details

New Zealand Merino 4ply / Fingering is a beautifully soft, versatile yarn crafted from 100% New Zealand merino wool. Grown and spun locally, it offers natural warmth, breathability, and exceptional softness, making it a lovely choice for baby garments and delicate hand knits.

Its lightweight 4ply construction creates smooth, even stitches with excellent definition, ideal for the textured detail in the Mika Petite cardigan and hat. Durable yet soft, and machine washable, it balances the beauty of natural fibre with everyday practicality.

Yarn specifications:

Composition: 100% New Zealand Merino Wool
Weight: 4ply / Fingering
Ball size: 50g
Meterage: Approx. 178m per ball
Recommended needles: 2.75–3.25mm
Tension: 28 sts × 36 rows = 10cm
Care: Machine washable

Tools Required

You will also need:

3.00mm knitting needles
3.25mm knitting needles
2.75mm needles for hat band only
2.75mm and 3.25mm circular needles or DPNs if knitting the hat in the round
Stitch holders

Gauge

28 stitches and 36 rows over 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.25mm needles.

Always check your tension before beginning to help ensure the finished garment matches the intended size.

Kit Includes

New Zealand Merino 4ply yarn in your selected colour and size quantity
Printed Mika Petite Cardigan & Hat 4ply knitting pattern
Buttons
Tapestry needle for sewing up

Please Note

Knitting needles and stitch holders are not included unless added separately.

Recommended For

This baby knitting kit is perfect for knitters wanting to create a polished, practical, and heartfelt handmade garment. With its soft New Zealand merino yarn, classic buttoned cardigan, matching hat, and delicate textured stitch pattern, the Mika Petite Cardigan & Hat Kit makes a beautiful choice for baby showers, newborn gifts, and treasured handmade wardrobes.

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