Baby Bolero Sleep Cardigan by Sylvie

Baby Bolero Sleep Cardigan

by Sylvie
Knitting
March 2017
Sport (12 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
3.0 mm
219 - 241 yards (200 - 220 m)
Baby 0 - 3 months

This baby bolero has many names, also sleeve or sleep cardigan. It is meant to keep your baby warm in bed.

The arms of a relaxed sleeping baby are mostly up next to his head. Many baby clothing however, is missing cuffs on the sleeves. A baby (sleep) cardigan prevents baby’s hands and also (under) arms get too cold.

A sleep cardigan keeps your baby snugly warm, whereby he will sleep better.

Everyone, really anyone who can knit, can make this sleep cardigan! The pattern is very detailed, written and photos.

Material:

  • 2 knitting needles, 2 spare needles, darning needle, crochet hook
  • Organic cotton in one ore two colors and 2 buttons