Cardigan, Blanket & Hat in Stylecraft Bambino DK - 9530 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan, Blanket & Hat in Stylecraft Bambino DK – Pattern 9530

Pattern 9530 from Stylecraft is a collection of three coordinating knitted designs for babies and young children: a classic cardigan, a cosy blanket, and a simple hat. All three pieces are worked in Stylecraft Bambino DK, a double knitting weight yarn, making this an ideal set for gifting or building a complete handmade wardrobe for little ones. The pattern is rated easy, making it well suited to advanced beginners who are comfortable with basic knitting techniques and simple shaping.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern covers five sizes spanning ages 6 months through to 7 years, fitting chest measurements from 41–46 cm (16–18 in) up to 61–66 cm (24–26 in). Actual finished chest measurements range from 51 cm to 70 cm, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit. Full cardigan lengths range from 26 cm to 46 cm, sleeve lengths from 16 cm to 32 cm, and hat circumferences from 36 cm to 44 cm. The blanket is a single generous size of 66 x 76 cm (26 x 30 in).

The Cardigan

The cardigan is a straightforward, classic children's design worked primarily in garter stitch throughout — meaning every row is knitted, with no purl rows required. This makes it an excellent project for those building confidence with garment construction. The back is cast on using the thumb method and worked in garter stitch until the required length is reached, followed by neat stepped shoulder shaping achieved through a series of cast-off rows. The left front features a slip-stitch edge at the front border, created by slipping the first stitch of every wrong-side row, which produces a tidy, professional-looking selvedge without the need for a separate button band.

• Stitch: Garter stitch throughout
• Technique: Thumb cast-on, stepped shoulder shaping, slip-stitch front edge
• Needles: 4 mm needles
• Yarn: Stylecraft Bambino DK in Grey Mist 7115 — 2 to 4 x 100g balls depending on size

The Hat

The hat is a simple, quick knit designed to coordinate with both the cardigan and the blanket. It is worked using three colours of Stylecraft Bambino DK, giving it a soft, multi-tonal appearance. Like the cardigan, it is constructed using straightforward knitting techniques appropriate for an easy skill level, making it a satisfying standalone project or a fast finishing piece to complete the set.

• Colours: A – Little Boy Blue 7118, B – Vintage Blue 7116, C – Grey Mist 7115
• Yarn: 1 x 100g ball of each colour
• Finished circumference: 36 cm to 44 cm across the five sizes

The Blanket

The blanket is a generously sized, 66 x 76 cm knitted piece, again worked in the same three-colour combination as the hat. Its straightforward construction makes it an ideal project to work alongside the other pieces in the set, and the garter-based texture creates a thick, squishy fabric that is both warm and visually appealing. The blanket uses the most yarn of the three designs, requiring 2 x 100g balls of colour A (Little Boy Blue 7118), plus one ball each of B (Vintage Blue 7116) and C (Grey Mist 7115).

• Finished size: 66 x 76 cm (26 x 30 in)
• Yarn: Stylecraft Bambino DK in Little Boy Blue 7118, Vintage Blue 7116, and Grey Mist 7115