The Fairytale Cardigan free knitting pattern for baby in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep 4 Ply is a 7-page downloadable PDF designed by Sarah Hatton. This intermediate-level cardigan features pretty eyelet lace patterning and simple stocking stitch sleeves, worked in Bo Peep 4 Ply yarn in shade Pixie (326). The pattern includes sizes from premature (4lbs) to 12-18 months.
What is inside the 7-page pattern
The PDF provides full instructions for a cardigan with intricate lace patterning and simple stocking stitch sleeves. You will need 2.75mm needles for the ribbing and 3.25mm needles for the main body, plus 5 to 7 buttons depending on size. Yarn requirements range from 1 to 3 x 50g balls of Bo Peep 4 Ply. Tension is 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm measured over stocking stitch.
Printing and using the downloadable PDF
Print the pattern at actual size rather than fit-to-page to keep gauge accurate. The finished cardigan has a full length of 17 to 32 cm and sleeve length of 8 to 21 cm across the size range. As a downloadable PDF, your pattern is ready the moment inspiration calls. Care instructions are listed on the yarn ball band. The yarn is made in Keighley, England, by West Yorkshire Spinners.
