Child’s Cardigans and Hat in Hayfield Baby Chunky - 4407 - Downloadable PDF

Child's Cardigans and Hat in Hayfield Baby Chunky – Pattern 4407

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield includes instructions for three coordinating projects: a Round Neck Cardigan, a Collared Cardigan, and a matching Hat, all worked in Hayfield Baby Chunky yarn. The pattern covers five sizes ranging from 6–12 months through 6–7 years, making it a versatile choice for knitters looking to create handmade knitwear for babies, toddlers, and young children.

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a classic children's cardigan featuring a neat, simple neckline that is easy to put on and take off — ideal for younger children and babies. It is worked in two shades of Hayfield Baby Chunky, allowing for colour contrast detailing such as striped or blocked sections across the body and sleeves.

Sizing and Fit

The Round Neck Cardigan is designed to fit chest sizes from 46 cm (18 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 49 cm to 71 cm to allow for comfortable ease. Full lengths range from 26 cm to 42 cm, and sleeve lengths — described as adjustable — range from approximately 17 cm to 33 cm.

Materials for the Round Neck Cardigan

• Yarn: Hayfield Baby Chunky (F024), Main Shade 406 — 1 to 3 x 100g balls depending on size; Contrast Shade 401 — 1 x 100g ball across all sizes
• Needles: 1 pair of 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) knitting needles and 1 pair of 5½mm (UK5 / USA9) knitting needles
• Notions: Stitch holders and 1 button

Techniques and Stitches

As a chunky-weight knitted cardigan, this design is worked flat on straight needles and is well suited to knitters with some basic experience. The use of two needle sizes is typical of this style of garment: the smaller 5½mm needles are used for ribbed welts and cuffs, which provide stretch and a neat finish, while the larger 6½mm needles are used for the main body fabric. Stitch holders are used to hold live stitches — commonly at the neckline — while other sections are completed, a standard technique in set-in or raglan cardigan construction. The single button fastening keeps the design simple and practical for childrenswear.

Collared Cardigan

The Collared Cardigan offers a slightly more structured look than the round neck version, featuring a collar detail that adds warmth around the neck — a practical and charming feature for cooler weather. Like the Round Neck Cardigan, it is knitted in two shades of Hayfield Baby Chunky for colour interest.

Sizing and Fit

The Collared Cardigan shares the same size range and body measurements as the Round Neck Cardigan, fitting chest sizes from 46 cm to 66 cm with the same adjustable sleeve length guidance.

Materials for the Collared Cardigan

• Yarn: Hayfield Baby Chunky (F024), Main Shade 407 — 2 x 100g balls across all sizes; Contrast Shade 406 — 1 to 2 x 100g balls depending on size
• Needles: 1 pair of 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) knitting needles and 1 pair of 5½mm (UK5 / USA9) knitting needles
• Notions: Stitch holders and 1 button

Techniques and Stitches

The Collared Cardigan uses the same fundamental knitting techniques as the Round Neck version — ribbing on the smaller needles for welts and