Kiddies Cable Cardigan – Free Knitting Pattern
The Kiddies Cable Cardigan is a classic raglan-sleeved cardigan featuring cable details and double moss stitch. It’s designed for children and sized for older kids. The pattern includes instructions for both a girl’s and boy’s version (button placement differs).
Pattern Details
Sizes: 5-6 years (7-8 years, 9-10 years)
- Actual Chest Measurements: 72cm (78cm, 82cm) / approximately 28.3″ (30.7″, 32.3″)
- Length to Shoulder: 42cm (48cm, 52cm) / approximately 16.5″ (18.9″, 20.5″)
- Sleeve Seam: 32cm (34cm, 35cm) / approximately 12.6″ (13.4″, 13.8″)
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Harmony (weight not specified, but based on gauge, it’s likely a DK or Worsted weight)
- 10 (10, 12) balls in color 2281 (for girl) or 2209 (for boy)
- Needles:
- 3.75mm (US 5) knitting needles
- 4mm (US 6) knitting needles
- 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles
- Notions:
- 1 cable needle
- 6 buttons
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
- 22 stitches and 28 rows = 10cm (4 inches) in Double Moss stitch using 4.5mm needles.
Skill Level:
This pattern is likely rated Intermediate, due to the cables, raglan shaping, and buttonholes.
Skills Required:
- ✔ Basic Stitches: Knit, purl
- ✔ Ribbing: Single rib (k1, p1)
- ✔ Cabling: C4B (cable 4 back), C4F (cable 4 front)
- ✔ Shaping: Increases (m1), decreases (SKPO, k2tog, p2tog)
- ✔ Raglan Shaping: Decreasing at raglan seams.
- ✔ Seaming: Sewing sleeves to body, side seams, and sleeve seams.
- ✔ Picking Up Stitches: For neckband and button bands.
- ✔ Buttonholes: Creating buttonholes.
- ✔Double Moss Stitch
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
- Classic Design: A timeless cable cardigan style.
- Detailed Instructions: Includes row-by-row instructions for each piece.
- Customizable: Choose your own yarn color.
- Boy/Girl Options: Instructions are provided for both button placements.
- This pattern is free
Get the Pattern: here
