Description

Amelia Chunky Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern (0–5 Years)

Looking for the perfect baby cardigan knitting pattern for a handmade baby shower gift? The Amelia Chunky Baby Cardigan is soft, cosy, and quick to knit — with optional floral embroidery to make it truly special.

This chunky baby cardigan knitting pattern is designed for babies and toddlers from birth to 5 years. The simple shape makes it ideal for everyday wear, while the embroidered flowers add a beautiful keepsake touch.

You can keep it plain for a classic look, or personalise it with delicate embroidery for a thoughtful handmade gift.

Optional Floral Embroidery (With Video Tutorials)

This pattern includes step-by-step video tutorials showing you how to:

• Work satin stitch

• Make chain stitch

• Create French knots

• Add embroidery neatly to knitted fabric

The embroidery is completely optional, making this a versatile baby girl cardigan knitting pattern suitable for both everyday outfits and special occasions.

Find the video tutorial HERE

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Quick-to-knit chunky yarn project

• Ideal handmade newborn baby gift

• Clear written instructions

• Includes video support

• Sizes from 0–3 months up to 4–5 years

• Suitable for confident beginners to intermediate knitters

The Amelia Chunky Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern is great for baby shower knitting gift and will be a treasured keepsake when personalised.

Sizes Included

To Fit Ages:

0–3 months
6–9 months
12–18 months
2–3 years
4–5 years

Finished Measurements

Materials Required

Yarn:
2 (2:2:3:3) x 100g balls of King Cole Comfort Chunky
(106m / 116 yds per 100g ball)

Substitute yarn must match:
14 sts and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 in) on 6mm (US 10) needles.

Needles:

• 1 pair 6mm (UK 4 / US 10) – 30 cm

• 1 pair 5mm (UK 6 / US 8) – 30 cm

• 1 long pair 5mm needles for button band

Also required:

• Oddments of DK yarn for embroidery

• 3 x 18mm buttons

• Wool sewing needle

• Large-eyed embroidery needle

• Stick-on dissolving embroidery stabiliser

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Pattern Format

This listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern.
Available for instant download after purchase.

No physical cardigan will be sent.

Perfect For

• Handmade newborn baby gifts

• Baby shower presents

• Personalised keepsake knitting

• Learning basic embroidery on knitting

• A cosy toddler cardigan project

💡 Tip: Add embroidered flowers in birth-month colours for a meaningful personalised gift.