Cardigans & Waistcoat in King Cole Baby Glitz DK - 4394 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans & Waistcoat in King Cole Baby Glitz DK – Pattern 4394

This King Cole pattern 4394 is a knitting pattern for a collection of baby and toddler cardigans and a waistcoat, sized to fit chest measurements from 31 cm to 56 cm (12 to 22 inches), covering a range of infant and young toddler sizes. The designs are worked in King Cole Baby Glitz DK yarn, a double knit weight yarn that combines softness with a subtle sparkle — making it a popular choice for special-occasion baby knitwear as well as everyday garments. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, rated at an intermediate difficulty level.

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Garments Included

Baby and Toddler Cardigans

The pattern includes knitted cardigans designed to fit the stated size range. Cardigans at this scale are classic wardrobe staples for babies and toddlers, typically featuring front button bands, set-in or simple shaped sleeves, and neat neckline finishing. The construction follows standard flat knitting techniques, worked in separate pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — before being seamed together.

Waistcoat

A knitted waistcoat is also included in the pattern, offering a sleeveless alternative that layers easily over bodysuits or shirts. Waistcoats for babies and toddlers are a versatile garment, particularly suited to smarter occasions when worked in a yarn with a glitz finish like King Cole Baby Glitz DK.

Yarn and Materials

All designs in this pattern are worked in King Cole Baby Glitz DK, a double knit (DK) weight yarn. This yarn is specifically formulated for babywear, offering a soft handle alongside its characteristic subtle glitter or sheen, making finished garments both practical and decorative. The DK weight makes it a manageable yarn for intermediate knitters working on smaller garments.

• Yarn: King Cole Baby Glitz DK
• Weight: Double Knit (DK)
• Recommended needle size: 4mm needles for the main fabric

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is emphasised as very important in this pattern. The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch on 4mm needles. Knitters are advised to swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size if necessary — moving to finer needles if fewer stitches and rows than stated are achieved over the tension square. Correct tension ensures the finished garment matches the intended size, which is especially critical when knitting for babies and young children.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern draws on a selection of classic knitting stitches and techniques suitable for an intermediate knitter:

• Stocking Stitch: The primary fabric stitch, formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth, classic surface ideal for babywear.
• 2x2 Rib: Used for borders, cuffs, and bands. Worked as *K2, P2, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2 on the first row, this creates a stretchy, neat edging that helps garments hold their shape.
• C4B (Cable 4 Back): A cable stitch worked by slipping the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and holding them at the back of the work, knitting the next 2 stitches, then knitting the 2 stitches from the cable needle. This produces a classic twisted rope cable detail, adding texture and visual interest to the fabric.
• Knit (K) and Purl (P): The fundamental stitches forming the basis of all fabric in the pattern.
• Increasing and Decreasing: Standard shaping techniques used to form armholes, necklines, and sleeve tapers.