Description

Bailey Basic Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Create a timeless handmade gift with this basic baby cardigan knitting pattern and matching hat. The Bailey cardigan is a simple, classic design that’s perfect for baby girls or boys and ideal for everyday wear.

This beginner-friendly knitting pattern is worked in DK (light worsted) yarn and looks beautiful in both plain and variegated yarns. The design is comfortable, practical, and quick to knit — making it a lovely project for new knitters or a relaxing make for experienced ones.

The downloadable PDF knitting pattern includes clear instructions for knitting a baby cardigan and matching hat in four sizes from newborn to 18 months.

This classic baby set makes a wonderful handmade baby shower gift or first wardrobe essential.

Pattern Features

• Easy basic baby cardigan knitting pattern
• With Raglan Seams
• Includes matching baby hat
• Suitable for beginners
• Uses DK / light worsted yarn
• Instant PDF download

Sizes Included

0–3 months
3–6 months
6–9 months
12–18 months

Chest Size:
41 (16) • 46 (18) • 51 (20) • 56 (22) cm (in)

Actual Chest:
45.5 (18) • 52.5 (20½) • 58.5 (23) • 66 (26) cm (in)

Cardigan Length:
21 (8¼) • 26 (10¼) • 30 (11¾) • 34 (13½) cm (in)

Hat Head Size:
36 (14) • 39 (15¼) • 41 (16) • 45 (17½) cm (in)

Materials

Cardigan

2 [3:4:5] × 50g balls Adriafil Duo or Duo Plus
120m / 130yds per ball
Shade used: 041

Pair of 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles
Pair of 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles

3 [3:4:4] small buttons (15mm)

Hat

1 × 50g ball Adriafil Duo or Duo Plus

Yarn Substitution

Any DK / light worsted yarn with a tension of:

22 stitches and 28–30 rows = 10 cm
worked in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles.

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Pattern Format

• PDF knitting pattern
• Instant digital download
• Clear written instructions

See  more of my knitting patterns for babies and children HERE