A little cardigan, made to be treasured
A tiny button-up cardigan with cable details and a classic shape—made stitch by stitch for someone new. Choose a soft colour, enjoy the detail, and knit a layer that feels as special as the little person who wears it.
Digital knitting pattern
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A digital knitting pattern with written directions and charts for a long-sleeved cardigan. The body and sleeves are worked separately from the bottom up, then finished with ribbed edges and buttons.
Suitable for a knitter comfortable working cables, following pattern directions, and sewing pieces together. You will need knit and purl stitches, shaping, ribbing and a cable needle.
Four sizes: newborn–3 months, 6–9 months, 12 months and 18–24 months. The age ranges are a starting point. Check the garment measurements in the pattern and compare them with a cardigan that fits before choosing your size.
Fingering-weight merino yarn: 2 / 2 / 2 / 3 balls in size order. Allow approximately 408–612 m in total, depending on size; compare the length per ball when choosing a substitute.
2.5 mm and 3 mm needles, a cable needle, stitch markers and 5 / 5 / 6 / 6 buttons, in size order.
Gauge: 30 stitches × 40 rows = 10 cm in stockinette on 3 mm needles.
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Made by you, for someone special
Choose the size that suits the little one.
See the details come together as you knit.
Plan your project before you begin.
The detail you will love making
The cable texture and neat ribbed edges give this cardigan its heirloom feel. A full button front makes it a lovely layer to dress up or down; the colour you choose makes it theirs.
Plan your project
How it comes together
Work the cardigan in pieces from the lower edges upward, then bring those pieces together and finish the ribbed edges. Set aside time to sew the seams and attach the buttons neatly.
Check your yarn, tools and measurements before casting on.
Four sizes: newborn–3 months, 6–9 months, 12 months and 18–24 months. The age ranges are a starting point. Check the garment measurements in the pattern and compare them with a cardigan that fits before choosing your size.
Fingering-weight merino yarn: 2 / 2 / 2 / 3 balls in size order. Allow approximately 408–612 m in total, depending on size; compare the length per ball when choosing a substitute.
2.5 mm and 3 mm needles, a cable needle, stitch markers and 5 / 5 / 6 / 6 buttons, in size order.
Gauge: 30 stitches × 40 rows = 10 cm in stockinette on 3 mm needles.
What to know before your first row.
A digital knitting pattern with written directions and charts for a long-sleeved cardigan. The body and sleeves are worked separately from the bottom up, then finished with ribbed edges and buttons.
Suitable for a knitter comfortable working cables, following pattern directions, and sewing pieces together. You will need knit and purl stitches, shaping, ribbing and a cable needle.
The cardigan is knitted in separate pieces from the bottom up. The ribbed edges are worked at the end, and the pieces are sewn together before the buttons are attached.
Four sizes: newborn–3 months, 6–9 months, 12 months and 18–24 months. The age ranges are a starting point. Check the garment measurements in the pattern and compare them with a cardigan that fits before choosing your size.
Fingering-weight merino yarn: 2 / 2 / 2 / 3 balls in size order. Allow approximately 408–612 m in total, depending on size; compare the length per ball when choosing a substitute.
2.5 mm and 3 mm needles, a cable needle, stitch markers and 5 / 5 / 6 / 6 buttons, in size order.
Gauge: 30 stitches × 40 rows = 10 cm in stockinette on 3 mm needles.
Your PDF is available after payment through the order confirmation page and download email. Keep the file so you can return to the directions and technique links while you knit.
Choose your colour, gather your needles and make it your own.
