A pattern for a hooded cardigan and a waistcoat in DK. 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 buttons.
Number of 50g balls (approximately)
Cardigan
Premature: Colour A 1; Colour B 1; Colour C 1
Age 0 - 3 months: Colour A 1; Colour B 1; Colour C 1
Age 3 - 6 months: Colour A 1; Colour B 2; Colour C 1
Age 6 - 12 months: Colour A 2; Colour B 2; Colour C 2
Age 1 - 2 years: Colour A 2; Colour B 2; Colour C 2
Waistcoat: All sizes will knit from 1 ball of each Colour A, B and C.
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 buttons.
Number of 50g balls (approximately)
Cardigan
Premature: Colour A 1; Colour B 1; Colour C 1
Age 0 - 3 months: Colour A 1; Colour B 1; Colour C 1
Age 3 - 6 months: Colour A 1; Colour B 2; Colour C 1
Age 6 - 12 months: Colour A 2; Colour B 2; Colour C 2
Age 1 - 2 years: Colour A 2; Colour B 2; Colour C 2
Waistcoat: All sizes will knit from 1 ball of each Colour A, B and C.