My Gift to You: A Classic Hand-Knitted Cardigan Pattern for Babies and Toddlers with Detailed Instructions and Gauge Information

My gift to you

This is my 300 pattern and is my gift to all you wonderful knitters Yarn - OOAKKnits Worsted Merino in Turquoise Needle - 7 us (4.50 mm) or what you need to get gauge 6 us (4.00 mm) Gauge - 20.0 stitches = 4 inches Yardage - 200(275,350,450) Sizes - 0-3 months (3-6 months,6-12 months, 12-18 months) Chest measurements - 16"(18",19",21") Notions - 4(4,4,5) buttons, %" or 1" size My gift to you is a classic cardigan for any boy or girl. The adorable handmade sailor buttons can be found in the Etsy shop: Katrinkles

Cast on 49(53,57,59) stitches, using a long tail cast on, and the smaller needles Row 1: (WS) Knit to the end Row 2: (RS) Knit to the end Row 3: (WS) Knit to the end Row 4: (RS) (Buttonhole Row) Knit 2, YO, K2tog, Knit to the end

Change to the larger needles

Row 5: (WS) Knit 4, purl 1(1,1,1)(front), Pm, purl 6(6,6,6)(sleeve), Pm, purl 16(18,20,21)(back), Pm, purl 6(6,6,6)(sleeve), Pm, purl 12(14,16,17)(front), knit 4 Row 6:(RS) Knit to 1 stitch before the next marker, (Kfb, Sm, Kfb, knit until you have 1 stitch before the next marker) Work 4 times, knit to the end (8 stitches increased) Row 7:(Ws) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Work rows 6 and 7, 3 times total Row 8:(RS) (Buttonhole Row) Knit 2, YO, K2tog, knit to 1 stitch before the next marker, (Kfb, Sm, Kfb, knit until you have 1 stitch before the next marker) work 4 times, knit to the end (8 stitches increased) Row 9:(WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Work rows 6 and 7, 3 times total Work rows 8 and 9 (Buttonhole Row), 1 time total Work rows 6 and 7, 3 times total Work rows 8 and 9 (Buttonhole Row), 1 time total For size 0-3 months - Work rows 6 and 7, 1 time For size 3-6 months -Work 6 and 7, 2 times For size 6-12 months - Work rows 6 and 7, 3 times For size 12-18 months - Work rows 6 and 7, 3times, and then rows 8 and 9 (Buttonhole Row), 1 last time. 153(165,177,187) stitches You will have a total of 13(14,15,16) raglan increases.

Divide for the sleeves

Row 10: (RS) Knit to the sleeves, Rm, slip the 32(34,36,38) sleeve stitches onto a piece of scrap yarn, Rm, knit across the back, Rm, slip the sleeve 32(34,36,38) stitches onto a piece of scrap yarn, Rm, knit to the end 89(97,103,109) stitches Row 11: (WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Row 12: (RS) Knit to the end Row 13: (WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Taiga Hilliard Designs @Taiga Hilliard, All rights reserved. 2015. This pattern is for personal use only. You can print this pattern but cannot distribute by hardcopy or electronically, for free or for sale. Page2 Texture pattern on the main body Row 1: (RS) Knit 4, (Purl 1, knit 1) repeat to the last 5 stitches, purl 1, knit 4 Row 2: (WS) Knit 4, (Knit 1, purl 1) repeat to the last 5 stitches, knit 5 Row 3: (RS) Knit to the end Row 4: (WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Row 5: (RS) Knit 4, (Knit 1, purl 1) repeat to the last 5 stitches, knit 5 Row 6: (WS) Knit 4, (Purl 1, knit 1) repeat to the last 5 stitches, purl 1, knit 4 Row 7: (RS) Knit to the end Row 8: (WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Repeat rows 1 thru 8, until the body of the sweater measures 5"(7",9",10") inches from the un End after working row 1 or 5.

Sleeves

If you end after working row 1: Bind off like this - Knit 4, (Knit 1, purl 1) repeat to the last 5 stitches, knit 5 If you end after working row 5: Bind off like this - Knit 4, (Purl 1, knit 1) repeat to the last 5 stitches, purl 1, knit 4

eve separately, in the round and place a start of round marker 32(34,36,38) stitche Leave a 6" tail, so you can sew close the hole under each arm Use the larger needle Set up round: Knit to the end Work the set up round, 3 times total Rounds 1 and 2: (Purl 1, knit 1) repeat to the end Rounds 3 and 4: Knit to the end Rounds 5 and 6: (Knit 1, purl 1) repeat to the end Rounds 7 and 8: Knit to the end Repeat rounds 1 thru 8, until the sleeve measures 4 %"(6",7 %",8 %") inches, from the under arm, or to desired length. End after round 1 or 5. If you end after working round 1: Bind off like this - (Purl 1, knit 1) repeat to the end If you end after working round 5: Bind off like this - (Knit 1, purl 1) repeat to the end

Repeat as worked for the 2nd sleeve

Finishing

Weave in your end, sew the buttons on, block and enjoy! Taiga Hilliard Designs @Taiga Hilliard, All rights reserved. 2015. This pattern is for personal use only. You can print this pattern but cannot distribute by hardcopy or electronically, for free or for sale.