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UKHKA 190 Knitting Pattern: Baby and Toddler Cardigans and Sweater in Double Knitting

UKHKA 190 is a charming knitting pattern from UKHKA offering three classic designs for babies and young children: a Round Neck Cardigan, a V Neck Cardigan, and a Sweater. Each design is worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn and sized to fit chest measurements from 31 cm to 56 cm (12 to 22 inches), making this pattern suitable for newborns through to toddlers. This is an intermediate level knitting pattern, ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping, ribbing, and working from multi-size instructions.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern covers six sizes across all three designs:

• To fit chest: 31, 36, 41, 46, 51, and 56 cm (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 inches)
• Actual finished measurement: 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, and 61 cm (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 inches)
• Full length (approximate): 18, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 34 cm (7, 8, 9½, 11, 12½, and 13½ inches)
• Sleeve length (approximate): 8, 12, 15, 17, 20, and 24 cm (3, 4¾, 6, 6½, 8, and 9½ inches)

The Three Designs

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is knitted in Lemon and features a classic, neat round neckline — a timeless shape that is both practical and easy to dress a baby or toddler in. The front opening is fastened with 2 buttons. This style is a perennial favourite for baby knitwear, offering a comfortable, snug fit around the neck without any restrictive shaping.

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan is shown in Peach and features a classic V-shaped neckline, which gives the garment a slightly more open, relaxed look. The number of buttons varies by size: 2 buttons for the two smallest sizes, 3 buttons for the next two sizes, and 4 buttons for the two largest sizes. The V neck shaping requires straightforward decreasing on the front panels, making it a satisfying project for an intermediate knitter looking to practise neckline construction.

Sweater

The Sweater is knitted in Mint and is a pull-on style with no front opening. It is finished with 3 buttons — likely at a shoulder or back opening to allow easy dressing — and requires stitch holders to manage live stitches during construction, particularly around the neckline. The sweater is a neat, practical design well suited to everyday wear.

Yarn and Materials

All three designs are worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn. The pattern specifies 100g balls, with each ball yielding approximately 290 metres (317 yards). Yarn quantities required per design are as follows:

• Sizes 31–36 cm: 1 ball per design
• Sizes 41–46 cm: 2 balls per design
• Sizes 51–56 cm: 2–3 balls per design

The quantities stated are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. The colours used in the original pattern are Lemon for the Round Neck Cardigan, Peach for the V Neck Cardigan, and Mint for the Sweater, though any DK yarn in your preferred shade can be substituted provided the correct tension is achieved.

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