A Cozy Cardigan Baby Will Live In
This chunky cardigan works up quickly in bulky yarn with a top-down raglan construction — no seaming required!
Materials
- Yarn: 2 skeins bulky weight (#5) — ~200 yards
- Hook: 6.5mm (K/10.5)
- 3 wooden buttons
Sizes
- 0-3 months: Chest 16″
- 3-6 months: Chest 17.5″
- 6-12 months: Chest 19″
Construction
Yoke
Start at neckline, increase at 4 raglan points every other row.
Body
Skip sleeve stitches, work body flat in HDC for squishy texture.
Sleeves
Work in the round, decreasing toward the cuff.
Button Band
SC border with buttonholes (ch 2, skip 2) at even intervals.
Yarn Recommendations
- Lion Brand Baby Soft Boucle
- Bernat Softee Baby Chunky
- Drops Merino Extra Fine
Conclusion
The top-down construction is forgiving and easy to adjust. Make one in every color!
