116. Crossover Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)
Crossover Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Download a traditional crossover baby cardigan knitting pattern with matching beanie hat and long leg ribbon tie bootees.
This easy baby cardigan knitting pattern includes instructions for both a striped version and a plain version with contrast edging. You can also mix and match the two styles throughout the cardigan to create your own unique design.
Suitable for babies and reborn dolls from approximately 3lb premature babies through to 0–3 months.
What's Included
• Traditional crossover baby cardigan
• Striped version
• Plain version with contrast edging
• Matching beanie hat
• Matching long leg ribbon tie bootees
Sizes Included
15–16" reborn (Approx. 3–4lb Prem baby)
16–17" reborn (Approx. 4–6lb Prem baby)
18–19" reborn (Approx. 6–7lb Newborn baby)
20–21" reborn (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)
22" reborn (Approx. 0–3 month baby)
Skills Required
• Knit
• Yarn forward
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Pick up stitches
Sizes, Yarn & Needles
15–16” or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx. 3–4lb Prem baby)
• 50g 4ply yarn in main colour
• 50g 4ply yarn in contrast colour
• 2 buttons
• 2 metres of ribbon for the bootees
• 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. 4–6lb Prem baby)
• 100g 4ply yarn in main colour
• 100g 4ply yarn in contrast colour
• 2 buttons
• 2 metres of ribbon for the bootees
• 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. 6–7lb Newborn baby)
• 100g 4ply yarn in main colour
• 100g 4ply yarn in contrast colour
• 2 buttons
• 2 metres of ribbon for the bootees
• 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 in main colour
• 100g DK yarn in contrast colour
• 2 buttons
• 2 metres of ribbon for the bootees
• 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 in main colour
• 100g DK yarn in contrast colour
• 2 buttons
• 2 metres of ribbon for the bootees
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern.
