Baby Dungarees and Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Sportweight
Designer

Monica Russel
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Moss, Stocking Stitch

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

Monica Russel’s dungarees and cardigan set is perfect for both boys and girls aged 0-12 months

Small people look so adorable in dungarees, it's no surprise that they are one of the most popular garments for little ones. This pair is knitted in a combination of moss and stocking stitch, which adds a textured finish. The matching cardigan is easy to knit with simple shaping, so is a good choice for beginners.

Sizing

Age (mths): 0-6 (6-9, 9-12)
Dungarees:
Actual chest (cm): 49.5 (54.5, 59)
Length from shoulder (cm): 36 (42, 48)
Jacket:
Actual chest (cm): 44 (50, 56)
Sleeve length (cm): 20 (23, 26)
Length from shoulder (cm): 20 (23, 26)

What you need

Yarn: Sportweight yarn, Dungarees: (A) shade Lilac, 2 (3, 3) 50g balls, (B) shade Cream, one 50g ball, Jacket: shade Lilac, four 50g balls
Needles: 3.25mm
Crochet hook: 3mm
Buttons: four for dungarees, two for jacket
Tapestry needle
Stitch holders

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Moss stitch
Knit
Purl
Increase
Decrease
Buttonholes

Meet the designer

Monica Russel designs classic knitted items to wear and for the home. She has authored several books and can often be found sharing her knitty knowledge in workshops at events and online. If you enjoyed making this pattern, check out our other knitting patterns for babies. View all of Monica's patterns here.

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