Sirdar Baby Cardigan 4849 This baby cardigan pattern from Sirdar is a timeless classic. Knit in one piece to the arms, the traditional raglan shape and simple lace pattern around the edge gives it that cute factor. MATERIALS Yarn: Sirdar No. 1 Shade 0202 (100 grammes = 230 metres/ 251 yards, 50% acrylic/50%nylon) 0-6m 6-12m 1-2y 2-3y 1 ball 1 ball 2 balls 2 balls Needles: 3.25mm and 4mm TENSION/GAUGE 22 sts/ 28 rows = 10cm/4 in stocking stitch on 4mm needles (or the size required to give correct tension). NOTES Body and sleeves can easily be adjusted after lace panel is worked and before raglan shaping Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch holder, 1 button Age 0-6 Months 6-12 Months 1-2 Years 2-3 Years To fit Chest 41 46 51 56 cm 16 18 20 22 in Actual Measurement 45 51 55 60 cm 17¾ 20 21¾ 23¾ in Full Length 23 26 30 36 cm 9 10¼ 11¾ 14 in Sleeve Length (Adjustable) 15 17 20 24 cm 6 6½ 8 9½ in 1
STANDARD KNITTING ABBRIEVIATIONS CO - Cast on Rs Right side Ws Wrong sidest(s) Stitch(es) Yfwd Yarn Forward Dec Decrease K Knit P Purl Inc Increase(ing) K2Tog - knit 2 together P2tog purl 2 together Sl Slip St Psso Pass slipped st over CARDIGAN FRONTS AND BACK PATTERN (Worked in one piece to armholes) Using 3¼mm needles and thumb method cast on 105 [117:129:135] sts. 1st Row. Knit. This row will now be referred to as g-st (garter stitch). Work 2 rows more in g-st. Next Row. K4, slip these 4 sts onto a stitch holder, knit to last 4 sts, cast on 1 st (cast on st to be used for sewing right front border to front), turn and leave last 4 sts on a stitch holder. 98 [110:122:128] sts. Change to 4mm needles and proceed as follows:- 1st Row. Knit to end, cast on 1 st (cast on st to be used for sewing left front border to front). 99 [111:123:129] sts. 2nd Row. Purl. 3rd Row. Knit. 4th Row. Purl. 5th Row. K2, * yfwd, s1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1, rep from * to last st, k1. 6th Row. Purl. 7th Row. K2, * yfwd, k1, s1, k2tog, psso, k1, yfwd, k1, rep from * to last st, k1. 8th Row. Purl. Work 4 rows in st-st. Rep from 5th to 8th row once. For 1st, 2nd and 4th sizes only Next Row. Knit to end dec 1 [1:0] sts in centre of row for 1st and 2nd sizes only and inc 0 [0:1] sts in centre of row for 4th size only. 98 [110:130] sts. For 3rd size only Next Row. K16, k2tog, (k20, k2tog) 4 times, k17. [118] sts. 2
Working in st-st (throughout) cont until work measures 10 [13:16:21]cm, (4 [5¼:6¼:8¼]in), ending with a ws row. Divide for Back and Fronts Next Row. K2tog (neck edge), k19 [21:23:26], leave these 20 [22:24:27] sts on a stitch holder for right front, cast off 6 [8:8:8] sts, k43 [47: 51:57], leave these 44 [48:52:58] sts on a stitch holder for back, cast off 6 [8:8:8] sts, k18 [20:22:25], k2tog (neck edge). 20 [22:24:27] sts. LEFT FRONT Working on these 20 [22:24:27] sts proceed as follows:- Shape Raglan and Neck For 4th size only Work 4 rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in every row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge in 3rd row. [22] sts. Work 14 [22:29:22] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in next and every foll alt row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge in 3rd and every foll 4th row. 10 [6:2:6] sts. For 1st, 2nd and 4th sizes only Work 11 [5:5] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in next and every foll alt row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge in next and foll 6th [0:0] row. 2 sts. Next Row. P2tog. Fasten off. BACK With ws facing, rejoin yarn to 44 [48:52:58] sts left on a stitch holder for back and proceed as follows:- Shape Raglan For 4th size only Work [4] rows dec 1 st at each end of every row. [50] sts. Work 26 [28:30:28] rows dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row. 18 [20:22:22] sts. 3
Cast off rem 18 [20:22:22] sts. RIGHT FRONT With ws facing, rejoin yarn to 20 [22:24:27] sts left on a stitch holder for right front and proceed as follows:- Shape Neck and Raglan For 4th size only Work 4 rows dec 1 st at neck edge in 3rd row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge in every row. [22] sts. Work 14 [22:29:22] rows dec 1 st at neck edge in 3rd and every foll 4th row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge in next and every foll alt row. 10 [6:2:6] sts. For 1st, 2nd and 4th sizes only Work 11 [5:5] rows dec 1 st at neck edge in next and foll 6th [0:0] row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge in next and every foll alt row. 2 sts. Next Row. P2tog. Fasten off. Sleeves (Both alike) Using 3¼mm needles cast on 31 [31:33:33] sts. Work 4 rows in g-st. 4
Change to 4mm needles and working in st-st (throughout) inc 1 st at each end of 5th and every foll 8th [4th:4th:4th] row to 37 [41:39: 41] sts. Inc 1 st at each end of every foll 10th [6th: 6th:6th] row to 39 [45:49:53] sts. Cont without shaping until sleeve measures 15 [17:20:24]cm, (6 [6½:8:9½]in), or length required, ending with a ws row. Shape Raglan Cast off 3 [4:4:4] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 33 [37:41:45] sts. For 1st, 2nd and 3rd sizes only Work 8 [4:4] rows dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 4th [0:0] row. 29 [35:39] sts. Work 18 [24:26:32] rows dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row. 11 [11:13:13] sts. Cast off rem 11 [11:13:13] sts. LEFT FRONT BORDER Join raglan seams. Using 3¼mm needles cast on 1 st then with rs facing, using same needle and yarn knit across 4 sts left on stitch holder for left front. 5 sts. Work in g-st until left front border is of sufficient length to go up front, across top of sleeve and halfway across back of neck when slightly stretched, ending with a rs row. Cast off knitways. Place a marker just below start of neck shaping to indicate position of button. RIGHT FRONT BORDER Using 3¼mm needles cast on 1 st then with ws facing, using same needle and yarn knit across 4 sts left on stitch holder for right front. 5 sts. Work in g-st until right front border is of sufficient length to reach marker on left front border, ending with a ws row. Next Row (Buttonhole row). K2, yfwd, k2tog, k1. Cont in g-st until right front border is of sufficient length to go up front, across top of sleeve and halfway across back of neck when slightly stretched, ending with a rs row. Cast off knitways. 5
TO MAKE UP Join sleeve seams. Sew front borders evenly in position using cast on sts. Sew on button. Pin out garment to the measurement given. Cover with a damp cloth and leave until dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions. Sirdar is a brand with a rich heritage dating back to 1880. The company prides itself on this heritage, its inhouse craftsmanship, its quality yarns designs, and its commitment to innovation. This pattern (no.4849 ) has been kindly made available by Sirdar exclusively to Olann and. Find out more about Sirdar at www.sirdar.co.uk. 6