Cardigan & Blanket in Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots - 5440 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan & Blanket in Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots - Pattern Summary

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Sirdar features two coordinating baby items: a fitted cardigan designed for infants aged 0-24 months and a matching rectangular blanket. The cardigan is a classic button-front style with long sleeves, available in six different size options to accommodate growing babies from newborn through 24 months. The blanket provides a coordinating throw piece measuring 75 cm x 100 cm (29½" x 39½").

Cardigan Specifications

The cardigan is tailored for six age ranges: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, and 18-24 months. Chest measurements range from 42 cm (16½") for the smallest size to 56 cm (22") for the largest. Full length increases from 26 cm (10¼") to 37 cm (14½"), and sleeve length extends from 16 cm (6¼") to 25 cm (9¾"). The cardigan requires 5-6 buttons depending on size, with Sirdar Elegant Button Code B5611-0002 specified.

Blanket Specifications

The matching blanket is a fixed size of 75 cm width by 100 cm length (29½" x 39½"), making it a practical size for stroller or crib use.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs standard knitting construction techniques appropriate for baby garments. The cardigan construction involves shaping for a fitted silhouette with set-in sleeves. Cable knitting techniques are incorporated into the design, as indicated by the requirement for a cable needle. The pattern includes stitch holder work for managing stitches during assembly and shaping.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch details are not fully outlined in the provided pattern information, the inclusion of a cable needle in the required tools indicates that cable stitches form part of the textural design. The pattern uses standard knitting stitches appropriate to DK weight yarn, with shaping achieved through increases and decreases to create the fitted cardigan silhouette and the rectangular blanket.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots, DK weight, 100g balls in shade 200 Sprinkles. The cardigan requires 1-2 balls depending on size (0-3 months uses 1 ball; all other sizes use 2 balls). The blanket requires 4 balls.
• Needles: One pair of 4mm (UK8 - USA6) knitting needles and one pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) knitting needles
• Additional Notions: Stitch holders and a cable needle for the cardigan; 5-6 buttons (Sirdar Elegant Button Code B5611-0002)

Yarn Weight and Fiber Information

Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots is a DK (double knitting) weight yarn, making it an ideal choice for baby garments. DK weight provides a balanced fabric weight that is neither too heavy nor too delicate for infant wear, offering good stitch definition while remaining soft and comfortable against sensitive skin. The yarn is supplied in 100g balls.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The inclusion of cable work, fitted shaping, and set-in sleeve construction requires competency with shaping methods and the ability to follow more complex pattern instructions.