Even though it looks quite retro - and was inspired by pictures in a bundle of vintage pattern books given to me by a lovely friend - this minimal knits | DESIGNED seamless baby cardigan is made top down with integrated neck and button bands. And unlike those traditional style patterns, when the knitting is finished all we have to do is weave in the ends and sew on the buttons.

Like all minimal knits | DESIGNED baby clothes, MK#24 provides plenty of room to grow and the sleeves are designed to be rolled up when baby is at the younger end of the range.

A simple v-neck stocking stitch cardigan with garter edges and panels of garter, stocking and seed/moss stitch gives us a cute (and really easy) pattern, and depending on your yarn colour and button choices it will be suitable for a baby girl or boy.

The pictured cardigan was made with Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Luxury machine washable wool in the colour Clover.

Skill Level Easy… even though it might include a technique you haven’t used before, the pattern contains simple, straightforward instructions and notes on where to look for more information.

Sizing 0-3 months (3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months)

Measurements
Chest approximately 47 (49, 53, 57, 61) cm – 18 (19, 21, 22, 24) inches including 8 (8, 10, 11, 12) cm – 3 (3, 4, 4½, 4¾) inches of positive ease
Length from centre back neck edge to hem approximately 25, (27, 29, 31, 34) cm – 9⅞ (10⅞, 11½, 12¼, 13⅜) inches
Sleeves 15.5 (16.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm – 6 (6½, 7½, 8, 8½) inches from underarm

Materials needed
241 (270, 317, 363, 408) metres – 263 (296, 347, 397, 446) yards of DK/8 ply yarn
4 mm / US 6 needles for the body
4 mm / US 6 dpns or circular needles suitable for magic loop for the sleeves
5 cute buttons with diameter 15- 18mm / ⅝ - ¾ inch
6 stitch markers

Gauge
22 stitches = 10 cm / 4 inches