Baby Fair Isle Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, knit, Purl

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

Create Val Pierce's sweet cardigan and headband duo with our downloadable knitting pattern.

Featuring a repeating Fair Isle pattern and knitted in a beautifully soft cotton blend, this cute cardigan by Val Pierce is a lightweight option for summer, or can be layered up in colder months. The matching headband is a great way to try out a small Fair Isle motif if the technique is new to you – all the charts are included in your downloadable pack.

Sizing

Chest: 54-58cm
Length: 33cm
Sleeve length: 20cm

Headband: 5.5cm x 56cm

What you need

Yarn: Cygnet Cottony DK, (A) shade 549 Coral, one 50g ball, (B) shade 225 Cream, five 50g balls, (C) shade 266 Pistachio, (D) shade 198 Powder Blue, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 3.75mm, 4mm
Buttons, six
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Val Pierce is a renowned knitting designer and author known for her charming toy, babywear, and accessory patterns. With a passion for creating accessible designs for all skill levels, her timeless creations have inspired knitters around the world for over two decades. If you enjoyed making Val's cardigan, make these baby bootees next.

How to access this pattern

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