Three Colour Baby Cardigan & Beanie Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

Three Colour Baby Cardigan & Beanie Knitting Pattern

Create a stylish and modern baby or reborn doll outfit with this three colour cardigan and matching beanie knitting pattern. The colourwork design gives a beautiful effect while remaining simple to knit, as only one colour is used per row.

The cardigan features a unique asymmetrical front with 7 buttons and is suitable for both boys and girls.

Sizes:

Fits babies approx. 2.5lb to 0–3 months

Also fits 15–16", 17–18", 19–20" and 21–22" reborn dolls

Yarn:

4ply or DK depending on size

Skills required:

Knit, purl, slip stitches, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, pick up stitches

Materials

15–16” or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx 2.5–4lb Prem) Size

• 50g 4ply yarn in main colour A
• 50g contrast colour B
• 50g contrast colour C
• 7 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 3 x 2.75mm needles
• Tension: 30 sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

16–17” or 40–42.5cm Height (Approx 3–5lb Prem) Size

• 50g 4ply yarn in main colour A
• 50g contrast colour B
• 50g contrast colour C
• 7 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 3 x 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

18–19” or 45–47.5cm Height (Approx 5–7lb Newborn) Size

• 50g 4ply yarn in main colour A
• 50g contrast colour B
• 50g contrast colour C
• 7 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 3 x 3.75mm needles
• OR
• DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

20–21” or 50–52.5cm Height (Approx 8–10lb Newborn) Size

• 50g DK yarn in main colour A
• 50g contrast colour B
• 50g contrast colour C
• 7 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 3 x 3.75mm needles
• Tension: 24 sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

22” or 55cm Height (0–3 Months) Size

• 50g DK yarn in main colour A
• 50g contrast colour B
• 50g contrast colour C
• 7 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 x pr 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

Note: For the largest size, you may need extra yarn depending on the brand used.