Description
Create a classic baby cardigan with a comfy raglan yoke—worked top-down and seamless for a neat finish and easy fitting. This pattern is beginner-friendly, written step-by-step with clear measurements and a printable layout.
What you’re making
Baby raglan cardigan (button-front), worked flat from the neck down
Seamless body, sleeves knit in the round
Clean picked-up button bands
Sizes (finished to fit)
1–3 (6–9 – 12–18) 24 months
Chest circumference: 54 (59–63) 67 cm
Total length: 52 (60–67) 73 cm
Sleeve length from underarm: 14 (16–18) 22 cm
Gauge
20 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4″ × 4″) in stockinette, after light blocking
Needles & Notions
Circular needles 3.5–4.0 mm (or size to meet gauge)
DPNs or small-circumference circulars for sleeves
4 stitch markers (raglan), stitch holder/waste yarn
Tapestry needle, scissors
Buttons (quantity and size to preference)
Yarn
Any soft, baby-friendly yarn that achieves gauge (approx. 175 m per 50 g as a guide)
Techniques Used
Casting on, 1×1 rib, stockinette
Raglan increases (M1L/M1R)
Picking up stitches for button bands
Knitting in the round for sleeves
Loose bind-off in rib
Light blocking
Pattern Format
PDF digital download (English)
Sections: Materials, Gauge, Abbreviations, Step-by-Step Instructions, Finishing
Clear row/measurement targets and easy checkpoints
Skill Level
Easy / Beginner-friendly (comfortable with knit/purl and basic increases)
Notes
This is not a finished garment; it’s a digital pattern (PDF).
Colors, yarn brand, and button style are your choice—just meet gauge.
Printing: A4/Letter friendly; black-and-white compatible.
Sizing & Fit Tips
Always knit a gauge swatch and block lightly.
If between sizes, choose the larger chest measurement for longer wear.
Button count/placement is adjustable during the button-band step.
Support
Written clearly with step-by-step sections so you can follow at your own pace.
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