UKHKA 176 Cardigans and Sweater - UKHKA176pdf - Downloadable PDF

UKHKA 176 Baby DK Cardigans and Sweater – Knitting Pattern Summary

UKHKA 176 is an intermediate-level knitting pattern from UKHKA that includes instructions for three separate baby garments: a Round Neck Cardigan, a V Neck Cardigan, and a Sweater. All three designs are worked in DK weight yarn and sized to fit chest measurements from 31 cm to 56 cm (12 to 22 inches), making this pattern suitable for babies and very young toddlers across a wide range of sizes. Each garment has its own distinct character, stitch detail, and button requirements, giving knitters a versatile collection of coordinating baby knitwear from a single downloadable PDF.

Garment Designs Included

Round Neck Cardigan (shown in Mint)

The Round Neck Cardigan is a classic baby cardigan featuring a neat, rounded neckline that is both practical and timeless for everyday baby wear. The sample colourway specified in the pattern is Mint, giving it a fresh, soft appearance ideal for babies. This cardigan requires 4 [4:5:5:6:6] buttons depending on the size being knitted, fastening the front opening securely while keeping the design simple and clean.

• Neckline: Round neck with a neat ribbed or finished edge
• Buttons required: 4 [4:5:5:6:6] depending on size
• Colourway shown: Mint
• Yarn quantity: 2–4 balls of Baby DK 50g, or 1–2 balls of Baby DK 100g

V Neck Cardigan (shown in Lemon)

The V Neck Cardigan offers a slightly more tailored look with its angled V-shaped neckline, which is a popular choice for layering over baby bodysuits and vests. The sample is shown in Lemon, a cheerful, gender-neutral shade. This version uses fewer buttons than the round neck version, requiring 3 [3:3:4:5:5] buttons. Notably, the pattern specifies the optional use of a 3.25mm 80cm circular needle for working the V neck shaping, which can make picking up and knitting the neckband around the V-shaped opening more manageable.

• Neckline: V neck with optional circular needle for neckband
• Buttons required: 3 [3:3:4:5:5] depending on size
• Colourway shown: Lemon
• Yarn quantity: 2–4 balls of Baby DK 50g, or 1–2 balls of Baby DK 100g

Sweater (shown in Blue)

The Sweater is the most technically involved of the three garments, incorporating a cable panel as a central design feature. This textured detail adds visual interest and a handcrafted quality to the finished piece. The sweater is shown in Blue and is a pullover style with a button opening, requiring 3 buttons. The cable panel is a key distinguishing element, and the pattern provides a separate tension measurement specifically for this feature: 38 stitches to 13 cm (5¼ inches) over the cable panel using 4mm needles. Stitch holders are also required to hold stitches during construction.

• Style: Pullover sweater with cable panel detail
• Buttons required: 3
• Colourway shown: Blue
• Additional accessories: Stitch holders, cable needle
• Yarn quantity: 2–4 balls of Baby DK 50g, or 1–2 balls of Baby DK 100g

Sizing Information

All three garments are sized across six chest measurements, making this a very practical pattern for knitters who want to make gifts for babies at different stages of growth.

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