Rainbow Cardigan Knit Kit
Rainbow Cardigan Knit Kit
A colourful cotton cardigan for a new baby, with a buttoned front and gentle gradient stripes. One kit makes one cardigan in any of the four pattern sizes. Knitted in Sesia Iride 4ply organic cotton.
Why You’ll Love This Knit Kit
- Four baby sizes in one pattern
- The same 450 metres for every size
- Five buttons included for finishing
Construction
The fronts and back are knitted flat. Sleeve stitches are picked up at the shoulders and worked down to the cuffs, then seams and bands complete the cardigan. You will use shaping, picking up stitches and buttonholes.
Sizes and Measurements
| Size | To fit chest | Body length | Buttons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature | 35 cm | 17 cm | 5 |
| 3 months | 40 cm | 20 cm | 5 |
| 6 months | 45 cm | 24 cm | 5 |
| 12 months | 50 cm | 27 cm | 5 |
Chest measurements are to-fit measurements, not finished garment circumferences.
Before You Start with Iride
The white leader yarn at the ends of an Iride cake is waste yarn. For a centre pull, remove the white leader before starting. If working from the outside, stop before the final white leader section and discard it. Do not knit or crochet the white leader into your project.
Yarn Requirements
| Size / project | Yarn | Strands held | Metres supplied |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prem, 3, 6, 12 months | Sesia Iride | Single | 450 m |
All four sizes use 450 metres. Choose the pattern size before casting on; the kit makes one cardigan.
Your Kit Includes
450 metres of Sesia Iride in your selected shade, printed pattern, five buttons and a Handmade with Love tag.
Knitting needles are not included. The printed pattern contains all four sizes.
Needles and Notions
2.75 mm and 3.00 mm knitting needles, or sizes needed to match the pattern tension.
Four stitch markers and a tapestry needle for seaming and ends. Five buttons are included; knitting needles are not.
Pattern Tension
28 stitches and 40 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.00 mm needles.
About the Yarn
Sesia Iride is a 4ply / fingering yarn made in Italy from 100% organic cotton, with 450 metres per cake. Its long gradient creates flowing colour changes. Choose your Iride shade from the kit options; availability depends on stock.
Pattern
Naturally Yarns K3000 printed knitting pattern included. Read the printed pattern, choose your size where applicable, check the kit contents and swatch before casting on.
Care
Follow the washing instructions on your yarn label. Reshape gently and dry flat; avoid hanging wet cotton, which can stretch.
Why We Love This Kit
A small cotton cardigan with colourful character for a new arrival.
Choosing this project
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate. A baby cardigan knitted flat with picked-up sleeves, shaping, buttonholes and finishing. The gradient comes from Sesia Iride cotton 4ply. The Naturally K3000 Rainbow Cardigan pattern is available separately.
Frequently asked questions
How many cardigans does the kit make?
One cardigan in your chosen size. The same 450 metres are supplied for each of the four sizes.
Does the kit include buttons?
Yes. Five buttons are supplied for the cardigan.
How does the rainbow colour effect work?
Sesia Iride changes colour gradually as you knit, so the colour placement varies by size and starting point.
What do I do with the white leader yarn?
Discard the white leader yarn from the Iride cake rather than knitting it into the cardigan.
Are knitting needles included?
No. The pattern calls for 2.75 mm and 3 mm needles, plus finishing tools.