Side to Side Baby Cardigan by Lion Brand Yarn

Side to Side Baby Cardigan

Knitting
May 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
294 - 588 yards (269 - 538 m)
0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2 years, 3 years
English
This pattern is available for free.

The sideways construction of this baby sweater makes it unique and interesting to knit. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L0063

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE:
0-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2 years, 3 years)

Finished Chest, buttoned
20 (21, 23, 24, 26) in.
51 (53.5, 58.5, 61, 66) cm

Finished Length
9½ (11, 12, 13, 14) in.
24 (28, 30.5, 33, 35.5) cm

Baby Wool (Article #823) 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) balls
Shown in Sunflower

Knitting Needles - Size 8 [5 mm]
Split Ring Stitch Markers
Small amount of scrap yarn
2 buttons, ½ in. (13 mm)

Cardigan body is knit in one piece with slits for armholes. Stitches are picked up around the armhole slits for sleeves.

Pieces: Body, Sleeves (2)

Shapes are rectangular, worked in garter stitch.

Construction schematics are provided.

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for boys or girls (reverse buttons/buttonholes).