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UKHKA 122 Slipovers, Cardigan and Waistcoat – Double Knitting Pattern for Babies and Toddlers

UKHKA 122 is a classic British knitting pattern from UKHKA offering four coordinating knitwear designs for babies and young children: a round neck slipover, a V-neck slipover, a cardigan, and a waistcoat. Worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn, this collection is ideal for intermediate knitters looking to build a versatile wardrobe of smart, comfortable garments for little ones from premature and newborn sizes right through to 6–12 months. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible.

The five sizes covered range to fit chest measurements of approximately 31 cm (12 in) up to 51 cm (20 in), with actual garment measurements spanning 41 cm to 61 cm (16 in to 24 in), accommodating premature/newborn through to 6–12 month sizing. Full lengths range from 17 cm to 30 cm (6½ in to 11¾ in), and the cardigan sleeve length ranges from 8 cm to 20 cm (3 in to 8 in), ensuring a well-proportioned fit at every stage of early growth.

Designs Included

Round Neck Slipover

The round neck slipover is a sleeveless pullover featuring a neat, classic neckline finished with a tidy ribbed neckband. Armhole borders are worked by picking up stitches evenly around the armhole edge and knitting a neat border row, giving the garment a clean, professional finish. The round neck treatment involves picking up stitches along both sides of the front and back neck, including stitches held on a stitch holder at the back of the neck, and working several rows of 1×1 rib before casting off in rib. This ensures the neckband lies flat and frames the neckline attractively.

V-Neck Slipover

The V-neck slipover shares the same sleeveless construction as the round neck version but features a more open, angular neckline. The V-neck shaping requires careful decreasing along the front neck edges to create the characteristic pointed neckline, and the neckband is similarly finished with 1×1 rib picked up around the full neck opening. This style offers a slightly more grown-up, classic look while remaining practical and easy to layer over shirts or bodysuits.

Cardigan

The cardigan is a fully fashioned, open-front garment with set-in or shaped sleeves. Sleeve lengths are given across all five sizes, making it straightforward to knit the correct proportions for each age group. Like the slipovers, the cardigan uses ribbed edgings for a neat, stretchy finish at cuffs, hem, and front bands. The construction follows traditional British baby knitting conventions, with separate front, back, and sleeve pieces seamed together.

Waistcoat

The waistcoat is a sleeveless, open-front garment — a practical layering piece that works well over long-sleeved tops or under outerwear. Like the cardigan, it features front opening bands and ribbed edgings, and shares the same armhole border finishing technique as the slipovers, with stitches picked up evenly around the armhole and a knit border row worked for a tidy edge.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round and flat: Pieces are worked flat on straight needles, then seamed together using standard mattress stitch or backstitch finishing techniques.
• 1×1 Rib (knit 1, purl 1): Used extensively for neckbands, armhole borders, cuffs, and hem edges. The rib is worked over multiple rows and cast off in rib to maintain elasticity.
• Picking up and knitting stitches: A key technique throughout — stitches are picked up evenly along armhole edges, neck edges, and front bands to create integrated, professional-looking borders. Specific stitch counts are given for each size to ensure even distribution.
• Stitch holders: Back neck stitches are placed on a stitch holder and later incorporated into the neckband, a classic British pattern technique that ensures a smooth,