Striped Raglan Cardigan Knitting Pattern – Premature Baby to 8 Years – DK PDF

Create a colourful striped cardigan for babies, toddlers and children with this versatile DK knitting pattern.

The pattern includes instructions for two classic raglan cardigan styles: a V-neck cardigan and a round-neck cardigan. Both designs feature broad horizontal stripes, stocking stitch fabric and coordinating ribbed borders, cuffs and button bands.

With eight sizes covering premature babies through to approximately 8 years, this is a useful pattern that can be knitted repeatedly as a child grows. Choose soft pastel shades, traditional colours or brighter combinations to create a completely different look each time.

PATTERN DETAILS

• Two cardigan designs included  
• V-neck or round-neck option  
• Traditional raglan sleeves  
• Broad striped colour-block design  
• Stocking stitch with ribbed borders  
• Button-front fastening  
• Knitted flat and seamed  
• Eight sizes included  
• Written in English using UK knitting terms  

SIZES

To fit chest:

14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 inches  
36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66 and 71cm

Approximate age range: premature baby to 8 years.

YARN AND EQUIPMENT

• DK yarn – 8 ply/light worsted weight  
• Three contrasting colours required  
• 3.25mm and 4mm knitting needles  
• Stitch holders  
• Buttons  

The photographed cardigans were designed using Stylecraft Special DK. Other suitable DK yarns may be used, provided the correct tension is achieved.

SKILLS REQUIRED

You will need to be comfortable working knit and purl stitches, ribbing, stocking stitch, simple increases and decreases, raglan shaping, picking up stitches and sewing garment seams.

This listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern only. No finished cardigan, yarn or knitting supplies are included.