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UKHKA 91 Double Knitting Cardigan and Waistcoat – Pattern Summary

UKHKA 91 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern from UKHKA that covers multiple baby and toddler garments worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is designed to fit chest sizes ranging from 31 cm (12 in) up to 56 cm (22 in), covering sizes from Premature/Newborn through to 1–2 years. The collection includes a classic cardigan, a waistcoat, and a hooded cardigan, making it an excellent multi-project pattern for knitters building a baby wardrobe.

Garments Included in UKHKA 91

Classic Cardigan

The cardigan is a traditional, front-opening baby garment with set-in sleeves. It is worked in Double Knitting weight yarn and sized to fit chests from 31 cm to 56 cm, with actual measurements ranging from 36 cm to 64 cm to allow for ease and comfortable movement. The full length of the cardigan ranges from approximately 17 cm to 36 cm depending on size, and sleeve lengths range from 8 cm to 24 cm.

The construction follows a conventional approach: separate front and back pieces are worked flat and then seamed. Shaping is introduced at the armhole and neck edges using cast-off rows and decreases. The neck shaping involves casting off stitches at the beginning of rows and then working single decreases on every row and on alternate rows to create a neat, tapered neckline. Armhole depth is carefully graduated across sizes, measuring between 8 cm and 13 cm at completion.

• Techniques used: Flat knitting, armhole shaping, neck shaping, seaming
• Shaping methods: Cast-off decreases, single stitch decreases on every row and alternate rows
• Sizing: Six sizes from Premature/Newborn to 1–2 years

Waistcoat

The waistcoat is a sleeveless companion garment to the cardigan, sharing the same size range and DK yarn specification. As a sleeveless design, it is ideal for layering over long-sleeved tops or bodysuits, making it a practical and versatile addition to a baby's wardrobe. The waistcoat follows similar construction principles to the cardigan, with shaped armholes and a neat front opening, but omits the sleeve sections entirely.

• Techniques used: Flat knitting, armhole shaping, neck shaping, seaming
• Ideal for: Layering, transitional weather dressing

Hooded Cardigan

The hooded cardigan is the third design in this pattern collection and adds a practical, cosy hood to the classic cardigan silhouette. The hood is sized to fit an average baby's head for the age indicated, making it a snug and functional feature for outdoor wear. This version retains the same front-opening construction and sleeve shaping as the classic cardigan but incorporates additional hood knitting and attachment techniques.

• Techniques used: Flat knitting, hood construction, armhole and neck shaping, seaming
• Feature: Integrated hood sized for average baby head circumference

Stitches and Techniques Used Across UKHKA 91

All three garments in this pattern are worked using standard knitting stitches and techniques appropriate for an intermediate knitter. The pattern makes use of both knit and purl stitches to create stocking stitch fabric, which is the primary fabric used throughout. Shaping is achieved through a combination of casting off stitches at the beginning of rows and working single decreases at specified edges, either on every row or on alternate rows, to create smooth armhole curves and tapered necklines.

• Knit stitch (k) – foundation of stocking stitch fabric
• Purl stitch (p) – reverse side