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UKHKA 40 Baby Knitting Pattern: Cardigan, Hat, Bootees & Mittens in Double Knitting

The UKHKA 40 pattern from UKHKA is a charming and comprehensive baby knitting set designed to keep the tiniest arrivals warm and cosy. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level knitting pattern covers four coordinating accessories in one: a cardigan, hat, bootees, and mittens. The set is worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn and sized to fit babies from premature right through to 6 months, making it an especially thoughtful choice for those welcoming early arrivals as well as newborns and growing babies.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern offers four sizes to accommodate a wide range of babies:

• Premature: To fit chest 30 cm / 12 in, actual measurement 36 cm / 14 in
• 0–3 months: To fit chest 36 cm / 14 in, actual measurement 41 cm / 16 in
• 3–6 months: To fit chest 41 cm / 16 in, actual measurement 46 cm / 18 in
• To end (larger 6-month size): To fit chest 46 cm / 18 in, actual measurement 51 cm / 20 in

Each garment and accessory has its own set of measurements. The cardigan full length ranges from 20 cm to 29 cm (8 in to 11½ in), and sleeve length from 8 cm to 17 cm (3 in to 6½ in). The hat measures 23 cm or 28 cm around the head depending on size. Both the bootees and mittens range from 8 cm to 11 cm (3 in to 4¾ in) in foot and hand length respectively, ensuring a neat, practical fit at every stage.

The Cardigan

The cardigan is the centrepiece of this baby set. It features a classic raglan sleeve construction, a shaping technique widely used in baby and childrenswear because it creates a smooth, comfortable fit around the shoulders without a traditional set-in seam. Raglan shaping is worked by decreasing stitches at specific intervals along the raglan edges, gradually reducing the sleeve and body panels until they meet neatly at the neckline.

Cardigan Construction and Shaping

The pattern includes detailed row-by-row instructions for the raglan shaping, with decreases worked in the next row and then in every following alternate or fourth row depending on the size being knitted. This careful graduated shaping ensures the armhole and sleeve cap align correctly across all four sizes. The neck shaping is also included, with stitches cast off at the beginning of a purl row to form the neckline, leaving a neat set of remaining stitches to be finished off.

• Raglan sleeve shaping with decreases on right-side and wrong-side rows
• Neck shaping with cast-off stitches to form the neckline
• Worked flat in separate pieces and seamed

The Hat

The baby hat is designed to coordinate with the cardigan and is sized to fit head circumferences of 23 cm (9 in) for the two smaller sizes and 28 cm (11 in) for the two larger sizes. Knitted hats for babies at this scale are typically worked flat or in the round, with crown decreases to shape the top of the hat. The snug fit makes it suitable for premature babies who especially benefit from warmth retention.

The Bootees

The bootees are a classic baby knitting staple and are included here in four sizes ranging from 8 cm to 11 cm foot length. Baby bootees in DK weight are typically constructed by knitting a rectangle or shaped piece that is then folded and seamed, or by working a top-down construction with heel and sole shaping. They are quick to knit and make a wonderful gift item alongside the other pieces in this set.

The Mittens