Baby Cardigan with Patterned Raglan Sleeve Tops
This adorable baby cardigan features beautifully patterned raglan sleeves, making it a stylish addition to any little one's wardrobe. The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners and includes both knitting and crochet techniques.
Materials:
- Yarn: Light weight yarn (3 ply) - 200g (7 oz) in main color and 50g (1.75 oz) in contrasting color
- Knitting Needles: US 4 (3.5mm), UK Old 9, Metric 3.75mm
- Crochet Hook: US E-4 (3.5mm), UK Old 9, Metric 3.5mm
- Stitch markers
- Buttons
Gauge:
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Instructions:
- Back Panel: Cast on 60 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 10 inches.
- Raglan Sleeves: On the next row, knit 8, place marker, knit 12, place marker, knit 10, place marker, knit 12, place marker, knit 8. Work raglan increases on each side of the marked stitches every other row as follows: Knit to 1 stitch before marker, knit front and back (kfb) of next stitch, slip marker, kfb of next stitch, knit to next marker. Repeat the raglan increases until sleeve measures 6 inches.
- Front Panels (2): Cast on 30 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 6 inches. On the next row, increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the row. Repeat the increases every 4th row 5 more times. Work even until front panels match the back panel length.
- Joining: With right sides facing, sew front panels to back panel at shoulders. Sew sleeve seams.
- Neckband: With smaller knitting needles, pick up stitches around neckline and work in ribbing for 1 inch. Bind off loosely.
- Button Bands: With smaller knitting needles, pick up stitches along front edges and work in ribbing for 3 inches. Bind off loosely. Sew on buttons.
Enjoy your beautiful baby cardigan with patterned raglan sleeve tops!
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