Baby Cardigan & Teddy Bear Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Lynne Rowe
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Garter

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knit Lynne Rowe's super easy garter stitch cardigan and teddy bear set

Although basic in shape, this easy-to-knit cardigan (could also be a coat or jacket) pattern oozes miniature style. Made
from a luxury super-smooth merino yarn, it is machine washable for all those messy baby mishaps. You can even knit a matching teddy to make your little one irresistably cute!

Sizing

Jacket: to fit 45 (50, 55) cm chest
Bear: height 15cm, width 12.5cm

What you'll need

Yarn: Drops Baby Merino, (A) shade 32 turquoise, one 50g ball, (B) shade 09 lime, three 50g balls, oddment of dark yarn
Needles: 3.25mm
Buttons: 1.5cm, four
Tapestry needle
Thread
Safety toy stuffing
Stitch holders

Stitches and skills used

How to cast on
How to knit
How to cast off
How to work k2tog
How to work yfwd (yarn forward / yarn over)
How to work buttonholes

Meet the designer

Lynne Rowe is a talented designer, who can turn her hand from toys and baby knits to stylish homewares, and she can crochet too.

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