86. Sideways Knitted Cardigan Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)
Sideways Knitted Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Knit a beautiful sideways baby cardigan set with this traditional knitting pattern featuring a lacy collar, matching bonnet and shoes.
This design is worked mostly in garter stitch and is knitted sideways to reduce sewing up, making it both practical and enjoyable to knit.
The set includes multiple baby and reborn doll sizes and can be knitted in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size required.
Perfect for baby gifts, reborn dolls, photography outfits, special occasions and keepsakes.
What’s Included
• Sideways knitted baby cardigan pattern
• Lacy collar detail
• Matching bonnet and shoes
• Minimal sewing up required
• Instructions for multiple sizes
Sizes Included
15–16" reborn (Approx 2.5–4lb Prem baby)
16–17" reborn (Approx 3–5lb Prem baby)
18–19" reborn (Approx 5–7lb Newborn baby)
20–21" reborn (Approx 8–10lb Newborn baby)
22" reborn (0–3 months baby)
Skills Required
• Knit
• Purl
• Work short rows
• Pick up stitches
• Yarn forward
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Purl 2 stitches together
• Work through the back of loops
Sizes, Yarn & Needles
15–16” or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx 2.5–4lb Prem baby)
• 100g 4ply yarn in main colour
• 50g 4ply yarn in contrast colour
• 5 buttons
• 1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles
• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
16–17” or 40–42.5cm Height (Approx 3–5lb Prem baby)
• 100g 4ply yarn in main colour
• 50g 4ply yarn in contrast colour
• 5 buttons
• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
18–19” or 45–47.5cm Height (Approx 5–7lb Newborn baby)
• 150g 4ply yarn in main colour
• 50g 4ply yarn in contrast colour
• 5 buttons
• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles
• OR DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
20–21” or 50–52.5cm Height (Approx 8–10lb Newborn baby)
• 150g DK yarn in main colour
• 50g DK yarn in contrast colour
• 5 buttons
• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles
• Tension: 24 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
22” or 55cm Height (0–3 Months)
• 150g DK yarn in main colour
• 50g DK yarn in contrast colour
• 5 buttons
• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
