A pattern for a cardigan and waistcoat in DK. Long sleeve or short sleeve options available for the cardigan. Sizes to fit from premature to 2 years.
Please note: older versions of this pattern will say, "BHKC" (British Hand Knitting Confederation) instead of "UKHKA" (UK Hand Knitting Association), but the patterns are exactly the same.
UKHKA don't give a suggested yarn, but we would recommend using either Patons Fairytale Soft DK or Sirdar Snuggly DK.
Needles: 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3), and 4mm (UK 8, US 6)
This pattern also requires 2 - 3 buttons.
Number of 50g balls (approximately)
Premature: Long Sleeve 2; Short Sleeve 1; Waistcoat 1
Newborn: Long Sleeve 2; Short Sleeve 2; Waistcoat 2
Age 0 - 3 months: Long Sleeve 2; Short Sleeve 2; Waistcoat 2
Age 3 - 6 months: Long Sleeve 2; Short Sleeve 2; Waistcoat 2
Age 6 - 12 months: Long Sleeve 3; Short Sleeve 2; Waistcoat 2
Age 1 - 2 years: Long Sleeve 3; Short Sleeve 3; Waistcoat 2
Please note: older versions of this pattern will say, "BHKC" (British Hand Knitting Confederation) instead of "UKHKA" (UK Hand Knitting Association), but the patterns are exactly the same.
UKHKA don't give a suggested yarn, but we would recommend using either Patons Fairytale Soft DK or Sirdar Snuggly DK.
Needles: 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3), and 4mm (UK 8, US 6)
This pattern also requires 2 - 3 buttons.
Number of 50g balls (approximately)
Premature: Long Sleeve 2; Short Sleeve 1; Waistcoat 1
Newborn: Long Sleeve 2; Short Sleeve 2; Waistcoat 2
Age 0 - 3 months: Long Sleeve 2; Short Sleeve 2; Waistcoat 2
Age 3 - 6 months: Long Sleeve 2; Short Sleeve 2; Waistcoat 2
Age 6 - 12 months: Long Sleeve 3; Short Sleeve 2; Waistcoat 2
Age 1 - 2 years: Long Sleeve 3; Short Sleeve 3; Waistcoat 2