A timeless, cozy cardigan featuring delicate cables, soft garter stitch, and a unique sideways construction.

The Tiny Ivy Cardigan is a charming knitting pattern designed for babies and children from newborn to 10 years old.

Unlike traditional top-down or bottom-up cardigans, Tiny Ivy is knitted sideways, starting at the front button band and working across the body. Short rows are used to shape the garment and sleeves, creating a beautiful silhouette and an interesting knitting experience.

The combination of garter stitch and delicate cable details gives this cardigan a classic, textured look, while holding fingering weight merino together with silk mohair creates a wonderfully soft, lightweight, and cozy fabric.

Perfect for everyday wear, special occasions, or a thoughtful handmade gift.

Sizes

Newborn (3 months) 6 months (1 year) 2 years (4 years) 6 years (8 years) 10 years

Chest circumference:

40 (44) 50 (54) 58 (62) 66 (70) 75 cm

Yarn Requirements

Merino Superwash Fingering:

70 (80) 90 (100) 120 (150) 200 (250) 300 g

Silk Mohair:

30 (35) 40 (45) 50 (60) 85 (100) 120 g

Both yarns are held together throughout the project.

Needles:

3 mm (US 2.5) and 3.5 mm (US 4) circular knitting needles.

Gauge:

22 stitches × 44 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches) in garter stitch.

Construction & Techniques:

Sideways knitting construction

Garter stitch

Cable knitting

Short-row shaping

Buttonholes

I-cord bind-off

About the Pattern

The pattern includes detailed written instructions for all 9 sizes, cable charts, and a video tutorial reference for the I-cord bind-off.

Tiny Ivy is a lovely project for knitters who enjoy exploring different construction techniques while creating timeless, handmade garments for little ones.

Designed with love by Casita de Lana.

Happy knitting!