Cardigans in Stylecraft Bambino DK - 9760 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Stylecraft Bambino DK – Pattern 9760: Detailed Summary

Pattern 9760 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two easy cable cardigans for babies and young children: a V Neck Cardigan and a second cable design, both worked in Stylecraft Bambino DK yarn. The pattern is graded as beginner-friendly and covers five sizes to fit ages birth through 7 years, with chest measurements ranging from 41/46 cm (16/18 in) up to 61/66 cm (24/26 in). Actual finished measurements span from 52 cm to 72 cm across the chest, making it a versatile pattern that grows with the child.

Garments Included

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan is a classic, neat-fitting baby and children's cardigan featuring a shaped V neckline and raglan sleeve shaping. It is constructed in separate pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — that are then joined. The clean lines and simple structure make it an ideal project for knitters who are new to garment construction but want a polished, wearable result.

• Sizes: Five sizes covering ages 0–9 months, 9–18 months, 18–24 months, 3–4 years, and 5–7 years
• Full Length: 28 cm (11 in) up to 48 cm (19 in) depending on size
• Sleeve Length: 17 cm (6½ in) up to 33 cm (13 in) depending on size

The back is cast on using the thumb method and begins with a 2x2 rib border worked over 9 rows on 3¼ mm needles, which creates a firm, stretchy edge. A decrease row is then worked to reduce the stitch count before the main body continues in garter stitch on 4 mm needles. Garter stitch — where every row is knitted — produces a soft, reversible fabric with a pleasant texture that is particularly well-suited to baby garments, as it lies flat without curling.

Raglan shaping is used to join the sleeves to the body, a classic construction method that creates a smooth, diagonal seam line running from the underarm to the neckline. This technique distributes ease evenly across the shoulder area and is especially comfortable for babies and toddlers. The raglan decreases are worked using k2tog (knit two together), a standard right-leaning decrease that creates a neat, angled line of stitches.

Cable Design Cardigan

The second design in pattern 9760 features easy cable panels, as highlighted on the pattern cover. Cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing a twisted, rope-like texture that adds visual interest and a classic handknitted look. Despite their impressive appearance, the cables in this pattern are described as easy, making them accessible even for knitters who have not worked cables before. This cardigan is an excellent introduction to cable knitting within the context of a practical, wearable baby garment.

• Cable panels add texture and a traditional aesthetic to the cardigan fronts and/or body
• The same size range applies: birth through 7 years
• Construction follows a similar approach to the V Neck Cardigan, using Stylecraft Bambino DK throughout

Techniques Used

• Thumb method cast on – a stretchy, beginner-friendly cast-on method suitable for rib edges
• 2x2 rib (knit 2, purl 2) – used for cuffs and borders to create elasticity and a neat finish
• Garter stitch – knit every row; produces a flat, reversible fabric ideal for baby garments
• Raglan shaping – diagonal sleeve-to-body join worked with paired decreases