Raglan Cardigan & Hat Knitting Pattern — K515A baby cardigan and matching hat with ribbed edges and a simple stocking-stitch finish.Construction and skill guidanceThe sleeves are knitted flat first and held. The body is worked flat in one piece to the underarms, then joined with the sleeves for the raglan yoke. Front bands are picked up; sleeve seams are sewn. The hat is knitted flat and seamed.Intermediate: joining body and sleeves, raglan decreases, picked-up bands and seaming.Sizes and measurementsChoose by measurements; ages, where provided, are approximate. Size To fit chest (cm) Finished chest (cm) Back length (cm) Sleeve length (cm) Hat circumference (cm) Newborn 36 41 23 13 33 3 months 41 46 25 15 35.5 6–9 months 46 53 27 17 39.5 12–18 months 51 59 29 19 42 Estimated yarn requirementsNew Zealand Merino 4ply, worked single-stranded. Approximately 178 m per 50 g. Approved shop replacement. Size Yarn (m) Newborn 400 3 months 600 6–9 months 600 12–18 months 600 Equivalent-metre estimates based on Lammermoor 4ply quantities at 200 m per 50 g. These are not confirmed designer consumption for the replacement yarn. Knit and wash/block a swatch to match the pattern gauge; allow extra for swatching or changes.Gauge28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles.Needles and notions2.75 mm and 3.25 mm needles; stitch holders, markers and a sewing-up needle. Buttons: 5, 5, 6, 6 by size.Pattern formatChoose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase includes the pattern; yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.Frequently asked questionsIs the cardigan seamless?No. The body is worked in one piece and the yoke joined, but the sleeve seams still need sewing.
