This minimal knits | DESIGNED seamless baby cardigan is made top down with integrated neck and button bands, and when the knitting is finished all we have to do is weave in the ends, sew on the buttons and block the cardigan to make sure the edges are flat.

This is a very simple mix of seed stitches and stocking stitch that gives the cardigan a bit of style (and is also very easy!). And to bring the front of the vee neck edges down a bit, we do some easy short rows after the neckband.

This pattern is suitable for baby boys and girls, depending on the yarn colour and buttons we choose.

The greeny yellow cardigan was made using Bombed Yarns hand dyed DK/8ply Dynamite 100% wool in the colour The Sassy Budgie and the pink cardigan was made using Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply in the colour Baby Blossom.

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 46.5 (50, 53.5, 57.5, 61) cm – 18¼ (19¾, 21¼, 22½, 24) inches, including 6.5 to 11.5 cm – 2½ to 4½ inches of positive ease
Length from centre back neck edge to hem: 26 (29, 31.5, 34, 37) cm - 10¼ (11½, 12½, 13½, 14½) inches
Sleeves: 15.5 (16.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm – 6 (6½, 7½, 8, 8½) inches from underarm

Materials needed
212 (236, 281, 357, 409) metres – 232 (259, 308, 390, 447) yards of DK/8 ply yarn
3.5 mm / US 4 DPNs or circular needles (for magic loop) - depending on your preference for working the sleeve cuffs in the round
4 mm / US 6 needles for the body
4 mm / US 6 DPNs or circular needles (for magic loop) - depending on your preference for working the sleeves in the round
5 cute buttons, 12 to 15mm – ½ to ⅝ inch diameter
6 stitch markers

Gauge
22 stitches in stocking stitch = 10 cm / 4 inches