Cardigan, Hat and Blanket in Stylecraft Bambino Prints DK - 9845 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan, Hat and Blanket in Stylecraft Bambino Prints DK – Pattern 9845

This charming Stylecraft pattern 9845 is a downloadable PDF offering three coordinating knitted designs for babies and young children: a classic cardigan, a fitted hat, and a cosy blanket. All three pieces are worked in Stylecraft Bambino Prints DK yarn, making them an ideal matching set for gifting or building a complete baby wardrobe. The pattern is rated beginner level, so it is well suited to newer knitters looking to build confidence while creating something genuinely beautiful and practical.

Materials and Tools

All three designs in this pattern use Stylecraft Bambino Prints DK weight yarn. Two needle sizes are called for across the projects:

• 3.25mm knitting needles – used for ribbed welts, cuffs, and hat brims where a neat, firm tension is needed
• 4mm knitting needles – used for the main stocking stitch body sections throughout the cardigan, hat, and blanket

Because the yarn is a DK (double knitting) weight, it works up at a medium pace and is light enough to be comfortable for babies against delicate skin, a quality associated with the Bambino range.

The Cardigan

Sizing and Fit

The cardigan is designed to fit five sizes, covering ages 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 12–24 months, 2/3 years, and 4/5 years. Actual chest measurements range from 41 cm (16 in) up to 61 cm (24 in), with a full length ranging from 28 cm (11 in) to 46 cm (18 in). Sleeve lengths range from 15 cm (6 in) to 29 cm (11½ in), making the pattern genuinely versatile across the early childhood years.

Construction

The cardigan is worked in separate pieces – including a Left Front section explicitly detailed in the pattern – which are then seamed together. This classic construction method is excellent for beginner knitters as each piece remains manageable in size and the shaping is introduced gradually.

Stitches and Techniques

• K2, P2 rib – used for the welts and cuffs, worked on 3.25mm needles to create a stretchy, tidy edge. The rib is typically worked for approximately 5 cm (2 in) before the main fabric begins.
• Stocking stitch – the main body fabric, worked on 4mm needles by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. This creates the smooth, classic fabric associated with baby knitwear.
• Decreasing – a decrease stitch is worked at the end of the final rib row on certain sizes to achieve the correct stitch count before transitioning to the main needles and stocking stitch.

The Hat

Sizing and Fit

The hat is sized to match the cardigan across the same five age ranges. Head circumferences range from 41 cm (16 in) to 49 cm (19¼ in), with an approximate height (with brim folded back) of 12 cm (4¾ in) up to 20 cm (7¾ in). The folded brim detail gives the hat a neat, traditional finish and adds warmth around the ears.

Stitches and Techniques

• K2, P2 rib – worked on 3.25mm needles to form the brim of the hat, providing elasticity and a snug fit around the head.
• Stocking stitch – forms the main crown section of the hat, worked on 4mm needles for a smooth finish that showcases the print colourway of the Bambino Prints DK yarn beautifully.

The Blanket

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