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UKHKA 178 Baby DK Slipover, Waistcoat and Cardigan – Pattern Summary

This UKHKA 178 knitting pattern from UKHKA is a versatile baby and toddler collection offering three classic knitwear designs in one downloadable PDF: a Slipover, a Waistcoat, and a Cardigan. Sized to fit chest measurements from 31 cm to 56 cm (12 to 22 inches), the pattern covers a generous range suitable for babies and young children at various stages of growth. Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping, ribbing, and working from multi-size instructions.

The Three Designs at a Glance

Slipover (shown in Blue)

The Slipover is a sleeveless pullover-style garment, making it an ideal layering piece for babies and toddlers. It is worked in the sample colourway of Blue and requires the use of stitch holders as an accessory, indicating shaped armhole and neckline construction where stitches are held and returned to the needle for finishing. The sleeveless design makes it a quick and satisfying knit, as well as a practical wardrobe staple that can be worn over long-sleeved tops in cooler weather.

• Actual chest measurements: 36–61 cm (14–24 inches)
• Full length: 18–38 cm depending on size
• Accessories required: Stitch holders

Waistcoat (shown in White)

The Waistcoat is a button-front, sleeveless garment worked in the sample colourway of White. Unlike the Slipover, the Waistcoat features a front opening fastened with buttons, requiring 3 buttons for the two smallest sizes, 4 buttons for the middle sizes, and 5 buttons for the two largest sizes. This design may be worked using a 3.25 mm circular needle (80 cm length), which is recommended as an optional tool for working the button bands or neckband neatly and without seams. The Waistcoat offers a smart, tailored look and is a lovely choice for special occasions as well as everyday wear.

• Button count: 3 [3:4:4:5:5] depending on size
• Optional circular needle: 3.25 mm, 80 cm length
• Sample colourway: White

Cardigan (shown in Lilac)

The Cardigan is the most substantial of the three designs, featuring full-length sleeves and a button-front opening. Shown in the sample colourway of Lilac, it requires the most yarn of the three garments, particularly in the larger sizes. Button counts follow the same progression as the Waistcoat: 3 [3:4:4:5:5] buttons. The inclusion of sleeve length measurements — ranging from 8 cm to 24 cm (3 to 9½ inches) — confirms that the sleeves are worked as separate pieces and sewn in, a classic construction method that gives a neat, structured finish. The Cardigan is an ideal all-season garment for babies and toddlers.

• Sleeve length: 8–24 cm across sizes
• Button count: 3 [3:4:4:5:5] depending on size
• Sample colourway: Lilac
• Optional circular needle: 3.25 mm, 80 cm length

Techniques and Stitches Used

All three garments in this pattern draw on a core set of classic knitting techniques, making the collection an excellent project for intermediate knitters looking to build confidence with garment construction.

Stitch Patterns

• Stocking Stitch (St-St): The main fabric of all three garments is worked in Stocking Stitch, created by knitting on right