This sweet baby raglan cardigan knitting pattern combines a simple classic shape with heart and diamond motifs across the body. Designed by Kelly Klem, the little cardigan has raglan sleeves, button fastening and textured details that give an otherwise traditional baby sweater a particularly pretty finish.
Quick Pattern Information
- Pattern: Baby Raglan Cardigan
- Designer: Kelly Klem
- Published in: Creative Knitting, September 2009
- Sizes: 12, 18 and 24 months
- Finished Chest: Approx. 24, 26 and 28 inches
- Finished Length: Approx. 13, 14½ and 15 inches
- Yarn Weight: Worsted weight / medium weight
- Original Yarn: Caron International Country
- Needles: Size 12 (2.25mm) and Size 5 (3.75mm), or sizes required to obtain gauge
- Construction: Worked in one piece from the neck down
- Sleeves: Raglan
- Stitch Details: Seed stitch with heart and diamond motifs
- Skill Level: Experienced
- Pattern: Raglan Cardigan
About the Baby Raglan Cardigan
This is a lovely vintage-style baby cardigan for knitters who enjoy a little more detail in their baby knits. The heart and diamond motifs are worked into the fabric rather than added afterwards, creating subtle textured decoration across the fronts and back.
The cardigan is worked from the neck down in one piece, with raglan shaping forming the sleeves. Seed-stitch borders provide a neat contrast to the smoother body of the cardigan, while the round neckline and simple button front keep the overall look traditional.
Knitting Bee Pattern Notes
Best for: Experienced knitters looking for a special baby cardigan with an interesting textured design.
What makes it special: The combination of hearts and diamonds gives the cardigan plenty of detail without relying on colourwork. The motifs are subtle enough to work particularly well in a solid-coloured yarn.
Construction note: Because this cardigan is worked from the top down with raglan shaping, much of the garment is created together rather than knitting separate back and front pieces.