Eay Knit Boys Plain Waistcoat & Cardigan Knitting Pattern PDF DK Age 0 - 7 yrs

Create two classic children’s layering garments with this easy DK knitting pattern for a V-neck cardigan and matching sleeveless waistcoat.

Both designs feature a simple stocking-stitch body with neat 2×2 ribbed borders and a buttoned front. The long-sleeved cardigan has ribbed cuffs and hem, while the waistcoat is finished with matching ribbed armhole bands. Their timeless, unisex styling makes them easy to coordinate with everyday outfits.

The garments are worked flat on straight knitting needles in separate pieces and seamed. Six sizes are included, covering babies through to children aged approximately seven years.

Pattern Details

• Includes instructions for a cardigan and waistcoat

• Sizes: birth to 7 years

• Age ranges: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2, 2–3, 4–5 and 6–7 years

• To fit chest: 16–26 in / 41–66 cm

• Finished chest: approximately 17¾–28 in / 45–71 cm

• Yarn: DK, 8 ply or light worsted weight 3

• Cardigan yarn requirement: approximately 2–5 × 50g balls

• Waistcoat yarn requirement: approximately 1–3 × 50g balls

• Needles: 3.25 mm and 4 mm straight knitting needles

• Buttons: 4 or 5, depending on size

• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch

• Worked flat in separate pieces

• V-neck button fastening

• Written in English

This listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern only. Yarn, needles, buttons and finished garments are not included.