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.