Product Description
The cardigan is worked back and forth top down in one piece. Sleeves are separated in underarm and body knitted in one piece to hem. Sleeves are then worked in the round from underarm to cuff. Front bands and collar are worked last. There are sizes for both curious babies and toddlers!
Sizes: NB, 3 m, 6 m, (9 m, 12 m, 18 m) 2T, 3T, 4T To fit chest:15, 16, 17, (18, 19 , 20) 21, 22, 23 inches / 38, 40.5, 43 (45.5, 48.5, 51) 53.5, 56, 58.5 cm
Finished chest: 15 ¾, 17, 18, (19, 20 ¼, 22) 23, 24 ¼, 25 ½ inches / 40, 43, 45.5, (48.5, 51.5, 56) 59, 61.5, 64.5 cm
Yarn: Light fingering weight yarn MC: 140, 155, 170, (185, 200 230) 245, 260, 280 yds / 125, 140, 155, (170, 185, 210) 225, 240, 255 m CC1 and CC2: 80, 85, 90, (100, 110, 120) 130, 140, 150 yds / 75, 80, 85, (90, 100, 110) 120, 130, 140 m
Samples shown in:Holst Garn Samarkand (75% wool, 25% silk, 314 yards / 287 m per 50 g) MC = Lagoon, CC1 = Ginger Lily, CC2 = Platinum 1 ball o
Curious Baby Zig Zag Cardigan by Milja Uimonen
What is Being Made
The Curious Baby Zig Zag Cardigan is a top-down knitted cardigan designed for babies and toddlers, featuring a distinctive zig zag colorwork pattern created with three contrasting yarn colors. This downloadable knitting pattern includes eight sizes ranging from newborn through 4T, with finished chest measurements from 40 cm (15.7 inches) to 63 cm (25 inches), making it suitable for curious babies and growing toddlers.
Construction and Techniques
The cardigan is constructed using a top-down method, worked back and forth in one piece initially. The sleeves are separated at the underarm, allowing the body to be knitted continuously in one piece down to the hem. Once the body is complete, the sleeves are then worked in the round from the underarm down to the cuff. This seamless construction method minimizes finishing work and creates a comfortable, well-fitting garment. Front bands and collar are added as the final components, completing the cardigan's structure.
The zig zag pattern is created through colorwork techniques using three distinct yarn colors: a main color (MC) and two contrasting colors (CC1 and CC2). This multi-color approach creates visual interest and the characteristic zig zag design throughout the garment.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for light fingering weight yarn in three colors. Yardage requirements vary by size:
- Main Color (MC): 125 to 255 meters (140 to 280 yards) depending on size
- Contrasting Color 1 (CC1): 75 to 140 meters (80 to 150 yards)
- Contrasting Color 2 (CC2): 75 to 140 meters (80 to 150 yards)
The light fingering weight yarn creates a delicate, refined fabric appropriate for baby garments, while the three-color combination allows crafters to personalize the design with their preferred color palette.
Difficulty Level
Designed as an advanced knitting project, the Curious Baby Zig Zag Cardigan requires experienced knitting skills. The combination of top-down construction, colorwork techniques, and seamless shaping demands proficiency with multiple knitting methods and the ability to manage color changes while maintaining consistent tension and stitch quality.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Designer: | Milja Uimonen |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Finnish |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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