128. Child Classic Cardigan Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

PDF Child Classic Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Instructions to knit this unisex, classic raglan sleeve round neck cardigan for children aged 1 to 7 years.

This child classic cardigan knitting pattern creates a timeless DK cardigan suitable for both boys and girls. Featuring a traditional raglan sleeve design and button fastening, this easy-to-follow knitting pattern is ideal for everyday wear, layering and special occasions.

What’s Included:

• PDF knitting pattern
• Instructions for a classic raglan sleeve cardigan
• Child sizes 1 to 7 years
• Unisex/gender-neutral design
• Worked in DK yarn
• UK terminology throughout

Sizes Included:

• 1–2 years
• 2–3 years
• 4–5 years
• 6–7 years

Skills Required

• Knit
• Purl
• Increasing
• Decreasing
• Picking up stitches
• Working buttonholes
• Sewing seams

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

1–2 Year Size

• 150g DK yarn
• 6 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

2–3 Year Size

• 200g DK yarn
• 6 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

4–5 Year Size

• 200g DK yarn
• 6 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

6–7 Year Size

• 250g DK yarn
• 6 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

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