This minimal knits | DESIGNED seamless baby cardigan is made in 4ply/fingering yarn. Working top down, starting with the collar, we do some easy short rows to elevate the back of the neck, and create a minimal garter self-stripe in line with the buttonholes – so their positioning varies depending on the cardigan size.

The collar and the hem are decorated with the very simple garter band technique. When the knitting is finished all we have to do is weave in the ends and sew on the buttons.
Depending on your yarn colour and button choices it will be suitable for a baby girl or boy.

The pictured cardigan was made using Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply/fingering Luxury 100% machine washable wool, in the colour Moonflower.

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 49 (52, 54, 57.5, 60.5) cm – 19¼ (20½, 21¼, 22¾, 23¾) inches, including 9 and 11 cm – 3½ to 4½ inches of positive ease
Length from centre back neck edge to hem: 22.5 (25, 27.5, 30, 32.5) cm - 8¾ (9¾, 10¾, 11¾, 12¾) inches
Sleeves: 15.5 (16.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm – 6 (6½, 7½, 8, 8½) inches from underarm

Materials needed
344 (395, 456, 509, 569) metres – 376 (432, 499, 556, 623) yards of Fingering/4 ply yarn
2.75 mm / US 2 needles for the collar and hem
3.25 mm / US 3 needles for the body
2.75 mm / US 2 dpns or circular needles suitable for magic loop, to work the sleeve cuffs
3.25 mm / US 3 dpns or circular needles for working the sleeves in the round
6 cute buttons, 10 to 14mm - ⅜ to ½ inch diameter
6 stitch markers

Gauge
28 stitches = 10 cm / 4 inches