Knitting Long Lavender Baby Cardigan: A Perfect Gift for Your Little One

If you're looking for a perfect gift for your little one, a long lavender baby cardigan is the perfect choice. Not only is it stylish and comfortable, but it's also easy to knit. In this blog post, we'll show you how to knit a long lavender baby cardigan step by step.

Materials Needed

Before we start, let's gather the materials we need for this project:

3 balls of lavender baby yarn

Size 6 knitting needles

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Buttons (optional)

Pattern

This pattern is designed for babies aged 6 to 12 months.

Back Panel

Cast on 44 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the panel measures 10 inches.

Left Front Panel

Cast on 22 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the panel measures 6 inches.

Next row (buttonhole row):

Knit 2, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit until the end of the row.

Repeat the last two rows until the panel measures 10 inches.

Right Front Panel

Make the right front panel the same as the left front panel, but reverse the shaping.

Sleeves (make 2)

Cast on 26 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the sleeve measures 6 inches.

Next row (increase row):

Knit 1, make 1 (increase), knit until the last stitch, make 1 (increase), knit 1.

Repeat the last two rows until there are 40 stitches.

Continue knitting without increasing until the sleeve measures 10 inches.

Finishing

Sew the shoulder seams together using the mattress stitch.

Attach the sleeves to the armholes.

Sew the side seams together using the mattress stitch.

Weave in all the ends using the tapestry needle.

Add buttons if desired.

Now you know how to knit a long lavender baby cardigan! It's a perfect gift for your little one or a friend's baby shower. The pattern is easy to follow, and the finished product is both stylish and comfortable. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and happy knitting!