Molly Cardigan Knit Kit
Molly Cardigan Knit Kit
Knit a timeless button-front cardigan for babies and children with the Molly Cardigan Knit Kit. The classic stocking-stitch design is finished with neat seed-stitch bands and can be worked with sweet heart motifs on the front and back, or left plain for a beautifully simple everyday cardigan.
Worked flat in pieces and seamed, Molly includes drop shoulders, a round neckline and an integrated button band. Knitted in soft, machine-washable Crucci Luxury Merino Crepe 8ply, it makes a warm and practical layer for children aged approximately 9 months to 8 years.
Why You’ll Love This Knit Kit
- Choose between the optional heart motifs or a classic plain finish
- Soft 100% merino wool with a smooth crepe texture
- Practical button-front style that is easy to layer
- Seed-stitch bands give the cardigan a neat, polished finish
- Machine-washable yarn makes it suitable for everyday children’s wear
- A thoughtful handmade gift or keepsake
Your Kit Includes
- Crucci Luxury Merino Crepe DK / 8ply in the quantity required for your selected size
- Printed Molly Cardigan knitting pattern by The Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co
- Three buttons
- Stitch holder cords
- Handmade with Love tag
Size and Yarn Guide
Age is a guide only. For the best fit, compare the finished chest measurement with a well-fitting garment.
| Approximate age | Finished chest | Back length | Sleeve length | Yarn supplied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 months | 56cm | 30cm | 20cm | 420 metres |
| 1–2 years | 60cm | 35cm | 22cm | 525 metres |
| 3–4 years | 65cm | 38cm | 24cm | 630 metres |
| 4–5 years | 70cm | 41cm | 26cm | 630 metres |
| 5–6 years | 75cm | 44cm | 30cm | 735 metres |
| 7–8 years | 80cm | 47cm | 34cm | 840 metres |
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate
- Construction: Worked flat in separate pieces and seamed
- Techniques: Stocking stitch, seed stitch, shaping, simple buttonholes, picking up stitches and three-needle cast-off
- Design options: Work the cardigan with or without the heart motifs
- Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch on 4mm needles
About the Yarn
Crucci Luxury Merino Crepe 8ply is a soft, smooth merino yarn with a lightly textured crepe construction that gives knitted fabric excellent stitch definition. It is warm without being overly heavy and is machine washable for practical everyday wear.
- Composition: 100% merino wool
- Yarn weight: DK / 8ply
- Length: 105 metres per 50g ball
- Recommended needle size: 4mm
- Care: Machine washable
You Will Also Need
- 3.75mm straight knitting needles
- 4mm straight knitting needles
- Four stitch markers
- A wool needle for sewing the cardigan together and weaving in ends
Please note: Knitting needles and stitch markers are not included. Select your preferred size and colour above.
Choosing this project
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate. The cardigan is knitted flat, with stocking stitch, seed-stitch bands, shaping, buttonholes and seaming. Choose the simple version or add the heart motifs. Explore Crucci Luxury Merino Crepe 8ply and the separately available Molly Cardigan pattern.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to knit the heart motifs?
No. The design allows a plain cardigan or one with the decorative heart motifs.
How do I choose a size?
Compare the finished chest measurements of 56–80 cm with a child's well-fitting cardigan rather than choosing on age alone.
Is this a first cardigan project?
It can be a good next garment if you're comfortable with shaping, following stitch patterns and sewing seams.
Are buttons included?
Yes. The kit includes three buttons with the yarn and printed pattern.
Do I need needles?
Yes. You need 3.75 mm and 4 mm straight needles, stitch markers and a wool needle, listed separately from the kit.