Freya Baby Cardigan Jacket

Freya Baby Cardigan Jacket

This sweet little baby cardigan was knitted by Leslie Dick.

She combined two of my existing patterns, and wrote these instructions.

I love what she created - and I am sure you will too.  

Freya Baby Cardigan Jacket                      3 - 6 months baby              

Requirements:

80 - 85g DK yarn

4mm needles

3 small buttons

Measurements:

Width:                               20”  (51cm)

Length:                             10½“  (26.5cm)

Sleeve length:                    5½” (14cm)

JACKET

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Cast on 29sts

Knit 7 rows

8^thRow:        S1, purl to last st, k1

9^thRow:        S1, k1, * yrn, k2, pass the yrn over the k2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, yrn, k2, pass the yrn over the k2, k1

10^thRow:      S1, purl to last st, k1

11^thRow:      S1, k1, * k2, yrn, k2, pass yrn over repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

12^thRow:      S1, purl to last st, k1

The 9^th– 12^th rows form the pattern

Repeat the 9^th– 12^th rows 6 times more

37^thRow:   Kfb, knit to the end                                                       (30sts)

38^thRow:   S1, purl to last st, k1

The sleeve should now measure about 5½”

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, knit to last 3sts, cast off 3sts                     (24sts)

·                  TOP TIP   ~    To cast off 3sts at the end of a row ~

You work across the row until you have 3sts on your left hand needle. Knit the first stitch, knit the second stitch, and pass the first over the second. Knit the last stitch and pass the second stitch over it. You will now have a loop - cut the yarn and pull it through the loop. Easy ! 　

Leave these 24 stitches on a spare needle, or stitch holder

Work the Main Part

Cast on 116sts

Knit 7 rows

8^thRow:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9^thRow:        S1, k4, *yrn, k2, pass yrn over k2, k2, repeat from* to last 3sts, k3

10^thRow:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11^thRow:      S1, k4, * k2, yrn, k2, pass yrn over, repeat from * to last 7sts, k7

12^thRow:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

The 9^th– 12^th rows form the pattern

Repeat 9^th– 12^th rows 7 times more

41^stRow:      S1, knit to the end

42^ndRow:      S1, purl to last st, k1

43^rdRow:      S1, k26, cast off 6sts, k23, k2tog, k24, cast off 6sts, k26sts    

Joining Row:  S1, k4, p22, put the 24 stitches from one sleeve back on to the left-hand needle and purl across them, purl next 49sts from the back, put the 24sts from the second sleeve back on to the left-hand needle and purl across them, purl next 22sts from left front, k5                       (151sts)

Gently pull the sleeves through the 6 cast off space to the front of the cardigan

Work the Yoke

1^st Row:        S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end   

2^nd Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3^rd Row:        S1, k23, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k22, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k43, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k22, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k24                    (143sts)

4^th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

5^th Row:        S1, k22, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k20, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k41, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k20, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k23                    (135sts)

6^th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

7^th Row:        S1, k21, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k18, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k39, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k18, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k22                    (127sts)

8^th Row:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9^th Row:        S1, k20, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k16, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k37, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k16, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k21                    (119sts)

10^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11^th Row:      S1, k19, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k14, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k35, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k14, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k20                    (111sts)

12^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13^th Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k14, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k12, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k33, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k12, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k19               (103sts)

14^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15^th Row:      S1, k17, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k10, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k31, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k10, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k18                    (95sts)

16^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

17^th Row:      S1, k16, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k8, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k29, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k8, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k17            (87sts)

18^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

19^th Row:      S1, k15, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k6, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k27, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k6, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k16            (79sts)

20^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

21^st Row:      S1, k14, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k4, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k25, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k4, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k15            (71sts)

22^nd Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

23^rd Row:      S1, k13, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k2, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k23, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k2, s1,k1, psso, k2tog, k14            (63sts)

24^th Row:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

25^th Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 4 rows

Cast off knitwise

Sew up the sleeve seams.  Darn away ends.

Add 3 little buttons

Freya Baby Cardigan Jacket & Hat

I will add more sizes for the hat soon :) 

And there are matching mittens ! 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2022/03/freya-baby-mittens.html

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