121. Lacy Waistcoat and Cardigan Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

Lacy Waistcoat and Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Knit a beautiful girl's lacy waistcoat or cardigan with this knitting pattern.

Choose from a sleeveless waistcoat, a short-sleeved cardigan or a long-sleeved cardigan, making this pattern suitable for every season. Designed for babies and reborn dolls from approximately 2.5–4lb premature through to 0–3 months, the pattern can be knitted using either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size selected.

Featuring an elegant all-over lace stitch pattern, a round neckline and six-button front fastening, this pretty design is ideal for everyday wear, special occasions and thoughtful handmade baby gifts.

Pattern Includes

• Sleeveless waistcoat
• Short-sleeved cardigan
• Long-sleeved cardigan
• Instructions for multiple baby and reborn doll sizes

Skills Required

• Knit
• Purl
• Yarn forward
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Slip stitches
• Pass slipped stitches over
• Pick up stitches

Sizes

• 15–16" reborn (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem baby)
• 16–17" reborn (Approx. 3–5lb Prem baby)
• 18–19" reborn (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn baby)
• 20–21" reborn (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)
• 22" reborn (Approx. 0–3 months baby)

Materials

15–16" or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem baby)

• 100g 4ply yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 2.75mm needles
• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

16–17" or 40–42.5cm Height (Approx. 3–5lb Prem baby)

• 100g 4ply yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

18–19" or 45–47.5cm Height (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn baby)

• 100g 4ply yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles

OR DK yarn with 3.25mm needles

• Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

20–21" or 50–52.5cm Height (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)

• 100g DK yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles
• Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

22" or 55cm Height (Approx. 0–3 Months)

• 100g DK yarn
• 6 buttons
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern.