60. Boys Rib Sleeve Cardigan Set Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)
Boys Rib Sleeve Cardigan Set Knitting Pattern
Knit a classic baby boy’s cardigan set with this boys rib sleeve cardigan knitting pattern, featuring ribbed sleeves and a matching bobble hat, bootees and mittens.
This design creates a practical and stylish outfit suitable for babies and reborn dolls, making it ideal for everyday wear, gifting, or special occasions.
The pattern includes multiple sizes and can be knitted in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size required.
Perfect for premature babies, newborn babies, reborn dolls, gifts, photography outfits, keepsakes, or charity knitting.
What’s Included
• Boys rib sleeve cardigan knitting pattern
• Matching bobble hat, bootees and mittens
• Instructions for multiple baby and reborn doll sizes
• Suitable for 4ply or DK yarn depending on size
Sizes Included
15–16" reborn (Approx 2.5–4lb Prem)
16–17" reborn (Approx 3–5lb Prem)
18–19" reborn (Approx 5–7lb Newborn)
20–21" reborn (Approx 8–10lb Newborn)
22" reborn (0–3 months baby)
This pattern can be knitted using 4ply yarn for smaller sizes and DK yarn for larger sizes, depending on the size selected.
This cardigan set is perfect for baby gifts, reborn dolls, hospital donations and everyday baby wear.
Skills Required
To complete this cardigan set you will need to know how to:
• Knit
• Purl
• Yarn forward
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Pick up stitches
Sizes, Yarn & Needles
15–16” or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx 2.5–4lb Prem)
50g 4ply yarn in main colour A
50g contrast colour B
6 buttons
1 stitch holder
1 x pair 2.75mm needles
Tension: 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch
16–17” or 40–42.5cm Height (Approx 3–5lb Prem)
50g 4ply yarn in main colour A
50g contrast colour B
6 buttons
1 stitch holder
1 x pair 3.25mm needles
Tension: 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch
18–19” or 45–47.5cm Height (Approx 5–7lb Newborn)
100g 4ply yarn in main colour A
100g contrast colour B
6 buttons
1 stitch holder
1 x pair 3.75mm needles
OR use DK yarn and 3.25mm needles
Tension: 26sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch
20–21” or 50–52.5cm Height (Approx 8–10lb Newborn)
100g DK yarn in main colour A
100g contrast colour B
6 buttons
1 stitch holder
1 x pair 3.75mm needles
Tension: 24sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch
22” or 55cm Height (0–3 Months)
100g DK yarn in main colour A
100g contrast colour B
6 buttons
1 stitch holder
1 x pair 4mm needles
Tension: 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch
