UKHKA 198 Cardigan & Blanket in Double Knitting - UKHKA198pdf - Downloadable PDF

UKHKA 198 Cardigan & Blanket in Double Knitting — Pattern Summary

UKHKA 198 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern from UKHKA that includes two separate projects: a classic baby and toddler cardigan and a square blanket, both worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore more textured stitch patterns. Both projects share the same yarn palette, allowing crafters to use leftover yarn efficiently across both makes.

The Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The cardigan is a baby and toddler garment designed to fit chest sizes from 36 cm to 56 cm (14 to 22 inches), covering a range of infant and young toddler sizes. The actual finished chest measurements span from 46 cm to 66 cm (18 to 26 inches), providing a comfortable, relaxed fit. Full length ranges from approximately 19 cm to 36 cm (7½ to 14 inches), and sleeve length from 12 cm to 24 cm (4¾ to 9½ inches). The finished cardigan features 3 buttons as a front fastening.

Construction Technique

A notable feature of this cardigan is that the back and fronts are worked in one piece to the armholes, reducing the number of seams and making finishing simpler. This seamless-to-armhole construction is a practical and popular approach in baby knitwear, as it creates a smoother fabric against delicate skin. Stitches are placed on stitch holders at key points to manage the separate sections as the yoke and fronts are divided.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Decorative lace-effect stitch pattern — the body is worked in an 8-row repeating pattern that combines yarn-overs, decreases, and purl stitches to create a textured, visually interesting fabric
• yfwd (yarn forward) and yrn (yarn round needle) — used to create yarn-over increases that form the lace eyelets within the pattern
• P2tog (purl two together) — a paired decrease used alongside the yarn-overs to maintain stitch count and create the lace effect
• sl1, K1, psso (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) — a left-leaning decrease used within the pattern repeat
• sl1, K2tog, psso — a central double decrease used on Row 5 of the pattern, creating a more pronounced decrease point within the lace design
• Knit and purl stitches — combined throughout to form the textured background of the stitch pattern
• Thumb method cast on — specified for casting on the body stitches, a stretchy and neat cast-on well suited to garment edges
• Stocking stitch — referenced in the tension information, indicating sections of the garment are worked in plain stocking stitch

Materials for the Cardigan

• Main Colour (MC) — Denim: 1 x 100g ball for sizes 36–51 cm; 2 x 100g balls for size 56 cm
• Contrast Colour (CC) — Blue: 1 x 100g ball across all sizes
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles and 1 pair of 3.25mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
• 3 buttons for the front opening
• Stitch holders for managing armhole and neckline stitches

The Blanket

What Is Being Made

The blanket is a 91 x 91 cm (36 x 36 inch) square blanket — a generous size