Knitting Pattern No.29 My First Raglan Cardigan

Instructions for a reborn or baby plain cardigan with a patterned border. The pattern is available in 9 sizes in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on which size you wish you knit. The cardigan is a raglan design with the 2 coloured slip stitch border knitted separately. It can be knitted for either a boy or a girl. When knitted, it will fit 10"-22" (25cm-55cm) height, approx 1lb-0/3 month baby or reborn.

Alternatively, the cardigan can be knitted in a solid colour.

You will need

10” or 25cm Height (Approx 1lb Prem) Size 

50g 4ply in main colour, 10g in contrast, 3 buttons, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

11” or 27.5cm Height (Approx 1-1.5lb Prem) Size

80g 4ply yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast, 3 buttons, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or DK yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

12” or 30cm Height (Approx 1.5lb Prem) Size 

100g dk in main colour, 10g in contrast, 3 buttons, 1 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

14” or 35cm Height (Approx 2.5lb Prem) Size 

100g dk in main colour, 10g in contrast, 3 buttons, 1 x pr 4.5mm needles making a tension of 20sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 3-4lb Prem) Size 

80g 4ply yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast, 3 buttons, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 4-5lb Prem) Size

90g 4ply yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast, 3 buttons, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” pr 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 6-7lb Newborn) size

100g 4ply yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast, 3 buttons, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

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

150g dk yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast, 3 buttons, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size 

150g dk yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast, 3 buttons, 1 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

This makes for an ideal first cardigan, and one that can be kept in a baby's first year collection box as a reminder of when they were that small!

This pattern has been designed by myself so it is in UK terminology. It does not follow the usual ‘shop bought’ format. There are 4 printed pages with clear and easy to follow instructions. All my patterns are tested by independent knitters before they are released, so every effort is made so that they come to you error free.

Although my patterns are strictly protected by copyright, which I ask you to respect, I am more than happy for any items made from my patterns to be sold.