Veggie Patch Cardigan

Veggie Patch Cardigan by Frogginette Knitting Patterns

What is Being Made

The Veggie Patch Cardigan is a children's knitted cardigan designed by Lisa Chemery and published by Frogginette Knitting Patterns. This downloadable PDF pattern offers a range of sizes from 3 months through 10 years old, making it suitable for babies and young children. The garment features a classic cardigan construction with button closure and is designed to fit chest measurements ranging from 16 inches (40.5 cm) for newborns to 28 inches (71 cm) for 10-year-olds. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in the colorway Mustard, displayed in the 3-month size.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs fundamental cardigan construction techniques suitable for knitters with some experience. The pattern utilizes circular needles to work the garment, a common method that allows for seamless or minimal-seam construction. The design includes shaping techniques necessary for creating proper fit across multiple size ranges, from infant to child sizes. Stitch markers are used throughout the pattern to help track pattern repeats and construction sections, which is particularly helpful when working with the detailed stitch patterns incorporated into the design.

Stitches Used

The Veggie Patch Cardigan is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, which creates the smooth, classic fabric base for this children's garment. The pattern incorporates decorative stitch work that references the "veggie patch" theme, though specific stitch details are indicated on the full pattern schematic provided on page 8 of the PDF.

Materials and Specifications

This pattern is designed for sport weight and DK weight yarns. The sample cardigan shown uses Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, which is composed of 55% wool, 33% microfiber, and 12% cashmere, offering a soft, luxurious fiber blend suitable for delicate children's garments. This yarn is available at 137 yards per 50-gram ball.

Yarn Requirements: The pattern requires approximately 375 to 950 yards (343 to 891 meters) depending on the size selected, ranging from 375 yards for the 3-month size to 950 yards for the 10-year-old size.

Needles: The pattern calls for US 4 or 3.5 mm circular needles, or the size needed to match the stockinette stitch gauge specified in the pattern.

Notions: The pattern requires 4 stitch markers and buttons for closure (specific button quantity and size recommendations are detailed in the complete pattern).

Size Range and Fit

• 3 months: 16-inch chest (40.5 cm)
• 6 months: 17-inch chest (43 cm)
• 12 months: 18-inch chest (45.5 cm)
• 18 months: 19-inch chest (48.5 cm)
• 2 years: 21-inch chest (53.5 cm)
• 4 years: 23-inch chest (58.5 cm)
• 6 years: 25-inch chest (63.5 cm)
• 8 years: 26.5-inch chest (67.5 cm)
• 10 years: 28-inch chest (71 cm)

Complete garment measurements, including length and sleeve dimensions for all sizes, are provided in the schematic on page 8 of the pattern.