Instructions for a really practical round neck or v neck cardigan with matching beanie hat and bootees. It is knitted in a lightly textured stitch on reverse stocking stitch. This pattern is worked with buttonholes on both sides of the bands so it is truly unisex if knitted in neutral colours, and it can be made well in advance of knowing what baby’s gender is. Once you know, you have just a few minutes work to sew up the unwanted buttonholes and sew the buttons over the top. It is knitted in either 4ply or dk yarn depending of what size you wish you knit.

You will need:

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn, 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 1m ribbon for bootees, 3 stitch holders, 1pr x 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn, 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 1m ribbon for bootees, 3 stitch holders, 1pr x 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

150g 4ply yarn 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 1.5m ribbon for bootees, 3 stitch holders, 1pr x 3.75mm needles. OR use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

150g dk yarn, 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 1.5m ribbon for bootees, 3 stitch holders, 1pr x 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

200g dk yarn, 6 buttons for round neck version or 4 buttons for v neck version, 1.5m ribbon for bootees, 3 stitch holders, 1pr x 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

This pattern has been designed by myself so it is in UK terminology. It does not follow the usual ‘shop bought’ format. There are 7 printed pages with clear and easy to follow instructions. All my patterns are tested by independent knitters before they are released, so every effort is made so that they come to you error free.

Although my patterns are strictly protected by copyright, which I ask you to respect, I am more than happy for any items made from my patterns to be sold.