Taffy is a seamless hooded cardigan worked from the top down with raglan shaping, short-row neck shaping, and clean tubular finishes.
Designed for babies and toddlers from 0–3 months to 3–4 years, it combines structured front bands with a central textured stitch pattern and an integrated hood.

The cardigan begins with a provisional cast-on and a raglan yoke. Asian-style short rows shape the back neck for improved fit and balance. Sleeves are worked in the round from held stitches. The hood is worked flat and shaped at the crown, then finished with an I-cord edging and ties. The neckline features a faux Kitchener edge for a neat transition. Hem and cuffs are worked in tubular ribbing for elasticity and structure.
Buttonholes are integrated into the front band and spaced evenly throughout the body.

This pattern is provided as a PDF. It includes complete written instructions for all listed sizes with stitch counts throughout, stitch charts, step-by-step photos, and short video links for selected techniques.
Language: English, Russian

Sizes
0–3 months
3–6 months
6–9 months
9–12 months
1–2 years
2–3 years
3–4 years

Size selection is based on neck and hip measurements rather than age alone.

Gauge
21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm
Stockinette stitch, measured after blocking.

Yarn
Garnstudio DROPS Baby Merino (50 g / 175 m), held double.
Overall weight (held together): DK.

Needles
3.5 mm (US 4)
3.0 mm (US 2½)

Techniques
Raglan increases (M1R, M1L)
Short-row shaping
Charted stitch patterns
Tubular ribbing
Sewn bind-off
3-stitch I-cord