Classic Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern 1 (PDF Download)

Classic Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

This classic raglan-sleeve baby cardigan knitting pattern features both round-neck and V-neck options, making it a timeless and versatile design for babies or reborn dolls.

Written with buttonholes placed for you, this beginner-friendly pattern is ideal for knitters who want a simple, traditional cardigan with professional results and no guesswork.

The pattern includes 9 sizes, ranging from very premature (approx. 1lb) through to 0–3 months, and is designed to fit

10–22 inch reborn dolls or babies. Depending on the size selected, the cardigan can be knitted in 4-ply or double knitting (DK) yarn.

This unisex design is suitable for boys or girls and is perfect for baby gifts, charity knitting, hospital donations, or reborn doll wardrobes.

This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern, not a finished garment.

The PDF is available for instant download after purchase.

Skills required: knit, purl, yarn forward, slip stitches, pass slipped stitches over, knit two stitches together.

Yarn & Needles by Size

10” / 25cm Height (Approx. 1lb Prem)

50g 4-ply yarn, 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck), 1 pair 3.25mm needles

Tension: 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

11” / 27.5cm Height (Approx. 1–1.5lb Prem)

50g 4-ply yarn, 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck),

1 pair 3.75mm needles or DK yarn with 3.25mm needles

Tension: 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

12” / 30cm Height (Approx. 1.5lb Prem)

100g DK yarn, 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck), 1 pair 4mm needles

Tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

14” / 35cm Height (Approx. 2.5lb Prem)

100g DK yarn, 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck), 1 pair 4.5mm needles

Tension: 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

15–16” / 37.5–40cm Height (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem)

100g 4-ply yarn, 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck), 1 pair 2.75mm needles

Tension: 30 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

16–17” / 40–42.5cm Height (Approx. 3–5lb Prem)

100g 4-ply yarn, 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck), 1 pair 3.25mm needles

Tension: 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

18–19” / 45–47.5cm Height (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn)

100g 4-ply yarn, 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck),

1 pair 3.75mm needles or DK yarn with 3.25mm needles

Tension: 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

20–21” / 50–52.5cm Height (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn)

100g DK yarn, 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck), 1 pair 3.75mm needles

Tension: 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22” / 55cm Height (0–3 Months)

100g DK yarn, 3 buttons (V-neck) or 5 buttons (round neck), 1 pair 4mm needles

Tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch