This seamless baby cardigan is made top down with integrated neck and button bands. When the knitting is finished just weave in the ends and sew on the buttons.

A little v shaped neck and made almost entirely in stocking stitch it has just a bit of garter trim on the neck and button bands, and sleeve and hem edges, so as not to detract from the cute flouncy hem. With a length that goes a bit below the waist, its perfect for layering over a summer dress or tank top.

The pictured cardigan was made with Debbie Bliss Prima DK/8ply in the colour Hot Pink.

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 44.5 (46.5, 49, 52, 55.5) cm – 17½ (18¼, 19½, 20½, 22) inches including approximately 5 cm - 2 inches of positive ease
Length from centre back neck edge to hem: 19 (21, 23, 25, 26) cm – 7½ (8¼, 9, 9⅞, 10¼) inches

Materials needed
211 (234, 268, 315, 346) metres – 231 (256, 293, 345, 378) yards of DK/8 ply yarn suitable for warm weather
4 mm / US 6 needles for the body (note that the flouncy hem section has a lot of stitches, so when I reach that section, I use my longest circular needles)
4 mm / US 6 dpns or circular needles for the sleeves
4 cute buttons, 12 or 15mm – ½ or ⅝ inch diameter
6 stitch markers, Scrap yarn and a tapestry needle

Gauge
22 stitches = 10 cm / 4 inches