Babies diagonal rib jacket, round or V neck – Jude

This babies Cardigan, with set-in sleeves, is worked in a diagonal rib. The pattern includes the option of both a round neck and V neck. It is photographed in size 0 months, along with the matching pants and beanie which are available separately (please see my Jory pattern for those).

 

This cardigan is worked in Mon Amour yarn which is perfect for babies, and can be purchased from my Knitting Yarns Online website.

 

Pattern sizes: 0 (3-6-12) months.

 

To fit chest: 35 (40-45-50) cm [13¾ (15¾-17¾-19¾) ins].

Actual measurement: 41 (46-52-58) cm [16 (18-20½-23) ins].

Length: 22 (26-29-33) cm [8¾ (10¼-11½-13) ins].

 

Yarn required: 2 (3-3-4) balls Miss Tricot Filati, Mon Amour, 50g balls@135m.

 

Needles required: A pair of 4.00mm [UK 8, US 6] knitting needles.

A 4.00mm [UK 8, US 6] circular knitting needle, 60cm [23½ ins] long, for V neck.

Wool needle for sewing up.

 

Other requirements: A stitch holder; 4 (5-5-6) buttons for round neck; 3 (4-4-5) buttons for V neck.

 

Tension: 22.5 sts and 31 rows to 10cm [4 ins] over patt, using 4.00mm needles.

 

Pattern rating: Intermediate.