2 Colour Border Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern

This plain V-neck baby or reborn doll cardigan features a decorative two-colour slip-stitch border and a classic raglan sleeve design.

The pattern includes instructions for 9 sizes, designed to fit 10″–22″ (25cm–55cm) height, approximately 1lb premature to 0–3 months.

It can be knitted in either 4ply or DK yarn, with the finished size determined by the yarn thickness and needle size used.

Only the border is worked in two colours, making this a simple introduction to colourwork. Alternatively, the cardigan may be knitted entirely in a single solid colour.
Suitable for boys or girls.

Skills Required

Knit, purl, slip stitches, pass slipped stitches over, knit 2 stitches together and yarn forward.

Materials

10” or 25cm Height (Approx 1lb Prem) Size

50g 4ply in main colour, 10g in contrast and 3 buttons.
You will also need 1 x pr 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

11” or 27.5cm Height (Approx 1–1.5lb Prem) Size

80g 4ply yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast and 3 buttons.
You will also need 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or DK yarn and 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

12” or 30cm Height (Approx 1.5lb Prem) Size

100g DK in main colour, 10g in contrast and 3 buttons.
You will also need 1 x pr 4mm needles to make a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

14” or 35cm Height (Approx 2.5lb Prem) Size

100g DK in main colour, 10g in contrast and 3 buttons.
You will also need 1 x pr 4.5mm needles making a tension of 20sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

15–16” or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx 3–4lb Prem) Size

80g 4ply yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast and 3 buttons.
You will also need 1 x pr 2.75mm needles to make a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16–17” or 40–42.5cm Height (Approx 4–5lb Prem) Size

90g 4ply yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast and 3 buttons.
You will also need 1 x pr 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18–19” or 45–47.5cm Height (Approx 6–7lb Newborn) Size

100g 4ply yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast and 3 buttons.
You will also need 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or DK yarn and 3.25mm needles to make 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 in main colour, 10g in contrast and 3 buttons.
You will also need 1 x pr 3.75mm needles to make a tension of 24sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0–3 Months) Size

150g DK yarn in main colour, 10g in contrast and 3 buttons.
You will also need 1 x pr 4mm needles to make a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.