Cardigans, Hat and Mittens in Stylecraft Wondersoft DK - 8117 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans, Hat and Mittens in Stylecraft Wondersoft DK – Pattern 8117

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft provides instructions for a collection of charming baby and toddler accessories and garments, all worked in Stylecraft Wondersoft DK. The set includes a Round Neck Cardigan, a V Neck Cardigan, a Hat, and Mittens, making it a comprehensive wardrobe starter for little ones. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is suitable for knitters who are comfortable working from multi-size instructions and reading standard knitting abbreviations.

Sizes and Fit

The cardigans are designed to fit chest measurements ranging from 30 cm (12 in) up to 56 cm (22 in), covering a broad range of baby and toddler sizes. Actual finished measurements run from approximately 37 cm (14½ in) to 62 cm (24½ in) across the chest, providing a comfortable, slightly eased fit. Full lengths range from 17 cm (6½ in) to 33 cm (13 in), and sleeve lengths from 8 cm (3 in) to 24 cm (9½ in), depending on the size worked.

The Hat is sized to fit head circumferences of 30 cm, 33 cm, 38 cm, and 40 cm (12 in to 15¾ in), accommodating newborns through to older babies and young toddlers. The Mittens are designed to fit average-sized babies' hands, offering a single size that works well across the newborn and young infant stage.

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a classic baby knit featuring a neat, rounded neckline that is easy to put on and take off. It is worked in Sweet Lilac (shade 1038) Wondersoft DK and fastened with 4 buttons for the smallest sizes, increasing to 6 buttons for the largest sizes. The round neck shaping is a foundational knitting technique that involves working decreases at the neck edge on both sides to create a smooth, curved opening, then finishing with a neat neckband picked up around the shaped edge.

• Colour: Sweet Lilac 1038
• Buttons required: 4 [4:5:5:5:6] depending on size
• Yarn quantity: 1 ball for sizes 30–41 cm; 2 balls for sizes 46–56 cm

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan offers a slightly more tailored look with its angled V-shaped neckline, worked in Peppermint (shade 1034) Wondersoft DK. A V neck is created by beginning the neck shaping earlier than a round neck and working paired decreases on each front piece so that the neckline angles smoothly down to a central point. This style is a popular choice for layering over babygrows and vests. It is fastened with 3 buttons for the smaller sizes, up to 4 buttons for the larger sizes.

• Colour: Peppermint 1034
• Buttons required: 3 [3:4:4:4:4] depending on size
• Yarn quantity: 1 ball for sizes 30–41 cm; 2 balls for sizes 46–56 cm

Hat and Mittens

The Hat and Mittens set is worked in Sweet Lilac (shade 1038) Wondersoft DK, coordinating beautifully with the Round Neck Cardigan to create a matching outfit. Both accessories require just 1 ball of yarn across all sizes, making them an economical addition to the set. Baby hats in DK weight are typically worked flat or in the round, with the crown shaped through a series of decrease rounds to draw the top neatly together. Mittens at this scale are small and quick to knit, often worked flat and seamed, with simple shaping at the top to close the mitten neatly.

• Colour: Sweet Lilac 1038