Cardigans in Hayfield Baby Chunky - 4406 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Baby Chunky Cardigans – Pattern 4406: Two Designs for Babies and Children (6 Months to 7 Years)

Pattern 4406 from Hayfield is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two charming cardigan designs worked in Hayfield Baby Chunky yarn. The two styles — a V Neck Cardigan and a Shawl Collar Cardigan — are sized to fit children from 6–12 months through to 6–7 years, making this a wonderfully versatile pattern that can grow with a child or be knitted as a gift across a wide age range. Both cardigans are classic, cosy designs well suited to the chunky weight yarn, which works up quickly and produces a soft, warm fabric ideal for babies and young children.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern covers five sizes designed to fit chest measurements of 46, 51, 56, 61, and 66 cm (18, 20, 22, 24, and 26 inches). The actual garment measurements are slightly larger to allow for ease of movement, ranging from 51 cm to 71 cm (20 to 28 inches) in circumference. Full lengths range from approximately 32 cm to 54 cm (12½ to 21¼ inches), and sleeve lengths run from 17 cm to 33 cm (6½ to 13 inches), noted as adjustable so knitters can customise the fit.

Design One: V Neck Cardigan

The first design is a classic V Neck Cardigan, a timeless style that suits both boys and girls. The V-shaped neckline creates a neat, tailored look while remaining practical and easy to put on and take off — an important consideration for young children's knitwear. This design is worked in Hayfield Baby Chunky shade 402.

• Yarn required: 2 to 5 x 100g balls of Hayfield Baby Chunky shade 402, depending on size
• Buttons: 4 buttons for the smaller sizes, up to 6 buttons for the largest size

Design Two: Shawl Collar Cardigan

The second design features a Shawl Collar, giving it a cosier, more relaxed appearance that is particularly well suited to cooler weather. The shawl collar wraps softly around the neck and can be folded or left open, adding both warmth and style. This version is worked in Hayfield Baby Chunky shade 406.

• Yarn required: 2 to 5 x 100g balls of Hayfield Baby Chunky shade 406, depending on size
• Buttons: 4 buttons for the smaller sizes, up to 6 buttons for the largest size

Yarn: Hayfield Baby Chunky

Hayfield Baby Chunky is a chunky weight yarn specifically designed with babies and children in mind. Its soft composition makes it gentle against delicate skin, and the chunky weight means projects knit up quickly — ideal for knitters who want to complete a garment in a shorter time frame. The yarn is available in a wide range of shades, and this pattern uses two specific colourways: shade 402 for the V Neck Cardigan and shade 406 for the Shawl Collar Cardigan. Yarn quantities are given in 100g balls.

Materials and Needles Required

• 1 pair of 6½mm knitting needles (UK size 3 / USA size 10.5) — used for the main body fabric
• 1 pair of 5½mm knitting needles (UK size 5 / USA size 9) — used for ribbing and edgings
• Cable needle — required for working the cable panel detail
• Stitch holders — used to hold stitches while working other sections
• 4 to 6 buttons depending on the size being knitted

Stitches and Techniques Used

Both cardigans incorporate a combination of classic