Nordic Baby Cardigan, PDF pattern

About the Design:

I designed this Nordic-style baby cardigan for my first grandchild, Alex, using traditional Norwegian motifs and layout. Its construction varies from the traditional, though, for minimal finishing!

The cardigan is worked back and forth, not steeked, and the sleeve stitches are picked up and knit down, from the armhole, instead of being sewn in. 13 color charts are included, to make it very easy to knit the desired size!

These little sizes are quick to knit, especially in a heavy worsted weight yarn, as babies grow quickly!

Sizes:

S / M / L: newborn to 3 mos. / 3-6 mos. / 6-12 mos.

Finished Dimensions:

Chest Circ: 20 / 21.5 / 23”

Length: 10.5 / 11.5 / 12.5”

Sleeve Length: 6.66 / 7.5 / 8.5”

Sleeve Depth: 4.33 / 4.66 / 5”

Neck Width: 5 / 5.5 / 5.75”

Materials

Small: Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool, 100% Peruvian wool, approx. 478 yd / 250 gm hank: 1 hank each #8010 Ecru (MC) and #8049 Tarnish (A); and Cascade Yarns Eco+, 1 hank #0507 Lipstick Red (B).

Approx. 235 yds. MC, 50 yds A, and 55 yds B are needed.

Medium: Ecological Wool: 1 hank each #8010 Ecru (MC) and #8017 Platinum (A); and Eco+: 1 hank #5342 Cobalt (B).

Approx. 255 yds. MC, 55 yds A, and 60 yds B are needed.

Large: Approx. 275 yds. MC, 60 yds A, and 65 yds B are needed.

20” or longer US size 8 (5 mm) ckns

US size 8 dpns

Tapestry ndl, stitch holders or waste yarns, rnd marker

US size 8 dpns

5 / 5 / 6 buttons, 5/8” diameter

sewing ndl and thread

Gauge

20 sts and 25 rows = 4” (10 cm) over patt, using size 8 ndls, or size to achieve gauge. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Substitute Yarn Weight: heavy worsted weight

Happy Knitting!

Dawn