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UKHKA 68 Double Knitting Cardigans – Pattern Summary

UKHKA pattern number 68 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two distinct baby and children's cardigan designs worked in double knitting (DK) weight yarn. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and covers a generous size range, making it a versatile choice for knitters looking to create handmade knitwear for babies and young children.

Designs Included

• Cardigan with Collar – worked in Pink DK yarn, this design features a neat collar detail and button fastening.
• V-Neck Cardigan – worked in White DK yarn, this classic design features a clean V-neck shaping and button fastening.

Size Range

Both cardigans are sized to fit children from 0–3 months through to 5–6 years, covering chest measurements of 41 cm (16 in) to 66 cm (26 in). Actual garment measurements range from 46 cm to 76 cm, providing a comfortable fit with ease built in. Lengths range from 24 cm to 43 cm, and sleeve lengths from 15 cm to 33 cm, with sleeves noted as adjustable to suit individual needs.

Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric stitch used throughout both cardigans, creating a smooth knitted surface on the right side.
• Collar shaping – featured on the Cardigan with Collar design, requiring shaping techniques to form the neckline detail.
• V-neck shaping – the V-Neck Cardigan requires decreasing techniques to form the angled neckline.
• Cable knitting – a cable needle is listed in the materials, indicating that cable stitch detailing is incorporated into at least one of the designs.
• Ribbing or edging – typical of cardigan construction, button bands and edges are likely worked in a rib or similar structured stitch to provide neat, stable borders.
• Button band construction – both cardigans feature button fastenings, requiring the knitting and attachment of button bands or borders.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows, forming the main body fabric.
• Cable stitch – worked with a cable needle to create twisted or crossed stitch panels.
• Likely rib stitch (knit and purl combinations) for welts, cuffs, and button bands, as is standard in DK cardigan construction.

Materials Required

Both cardigans are knitted in double knitting (DK) weight yarn in 100 g balls:

• Cardigan with Collar (Pink): 1 ball for 0–3 months, up to 3 balls for 3–6 years, plus 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) buttons.
• V-Neck Cardigan (White): 1 ball for 0–3 months, up to 3 balls for 3–6 years, plus 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) buttons.

Yarn quantities are stated as approximate, based on average requirements.

Needles and Notions

• 3.5 mm knitting needles (UK 10 / USA 3) – used for smaller tension sections such as ribbing and edging.
• 4 mm knitting needles (UK 8 / USA 6) – used for the main body fabric in stocking stitch.
• Cable needle – required for working cable stitch details.

Tension

The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on