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Top Down Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern

This adorable baby cardigan is worked from the top down, featuring decorative stitches at the raglan sleeve shaping. Perfect for a little one to stay cozy and stylish!

Materials:

Gauge:

22 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Size:

Baby sizes: 0-3 months (3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months)

Instructions:

  1. Using long-tail cast on, cast on 60 (68, 76, 84) stitches.
  2. Work in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 1 inch.
  3. Next Row (RS): Knit to last 3 stitches, M1L, k1, M1R, knit to end.
  4. Repeat the last row every other row 4 (5, 6, 7) more times. (70, 80, 90, 100 stitches)
  5. Work even in stockinette stitch until the yoke measures 4.5 (5, 5.5, 6) inches.
  6. Raglan Shaping: *K1, M1L, knit to 1 stitch before marker, M1R, k1, slip marker; repeat from * for all markers. (8 increases)
  7. Work the Raglan Shaping every other row 8 (9, 10, 11) more times. (150, 168, 186, 204 stitches)
  8. Continue working the body even in stockinette stitch until the body measures 6 (7, 8, 9) inches from underarm.
  9. Next Row: Divide for sleeves - knit 23 (26, 30, 33) stitches, place the next 32 (34, 38, 40) stitches on hold for the sleeves, cast on 4 (4, 6, 6) stitches, knit 46 (52, 60, 66) stitches, place the next 32 (34, 38, 40) stitches on hold for the sleeves, cast on 4 (4, 6, 6) stitches, knit to end. (110, 124, 140, 154 stitches)
  10. Work in stockinette stitch for 4 (5, 6, 7) more inches.
  11. Next Row: Work 23 (26, 30, 33) stitches, place the next 32 (34, 38, 40) stitches on hold for the sleeves, bind off the next 36 (42, 50, 58) stitches for the back neck, place the last 32 (34, 38, 40) stitches on hold for the other sleeve, work to end. (42, 48, 56, 64 stitches)
  12. Work each side of the cardigan separately, back and forth in stockinette stitch for 3 (4, 4.5, 5) inches.
  13. Bind off all stitches. Repeat for the other side.
  14. Seam the sleeve seams and side seams using mattress stitch.
  15. Weave in all ends and block your beautiful baby cardigan.

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