Baby Classic Cardigan – Top Down Raglan Knitting Pattern

Baby Classic Cardigan – Top Down Raglan Knitting Pattern

Create a beautifully timeless handmade piece for a little one with the Baby Classic Cardigan, a soft and practical baby cardigan knitting pattern designed for everyday wear.

This sweet baby cardigan features top-down raglan construction, a comfortable round neckline, integrated garter button bands, and a clean, classic silhouette that layers easily over bodysuits, rompers or lightweight tops. It is the kind of baby knit that feels simple, elegant and endlessly useful.

A Timeless Baby Essential

The Baby Classic Cardigan is designed to be soft, wearable and practical.

Its clean shape makes it suitable for everyday use, special gifting, and keepsake knitting alike. The style is classic enough for baby boys or girls, and the simple finish makes it easy to personalize with different yarn shades or button choices.

Who This Pattern Is For

This pattern is ideal for:

• knitters making a baby gift
• parents or grandparents creating a handmade baby wardrobe staple
• confident beginners who want to knit a baby garment
• anyone looking for a classic baby cardigan that is simple and timeless

What You Will Receive

Your purchase includes a digital PDF knitting pattern with the instructions needed to make the Baby Classic Cardigan.

The pattern includes:

• sizes 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, 12–18 months, and 18–24 months
• finished measurements
• yarn requirements by size
• materials and tools list
• gauge information
• US knitting abbreviations
• top-down raglan construction guidance
• buttonhole placement
• body and sleeve instructions
• finishing notes
• baby garment safety reminder

Sizes

The pattern includes the following baby sizes:

• 0–3 months
• 3–6 months
• 6–12 months
• 12–18 months
• 18–24 months

Finished chest measurements:

• 0–3 m: 44 cm / 17¼ in
• 3–6 m: 46 cm / 18 in
• 6–12 m: 50 cm / 19¾ in
• 12–18 m: 54 cm / 21¼ in
• 18–24 m: 56 cm / 22 in

Approximate finished lengths:

• 0–3 m: 24 cm / 9½ in
• 3–6 m: 26 cm / 10¼ in
• 6–12 m: 28 cm / 11 in
• 12–18 m: 30 cm / 11¾ in
• 18–24 m: 32 cm / 12½ in

The cardigan includes gentle positive ease so it can be layered comfortably over baby clothes.

Yarn & Materials

This pattern is designed for DK / light worsted weight yarn.

Soft, washable, baby-friendly fibres are recommended, such as:

• superwash merino
• baby acrylic
• cotton-merino blend
• soft machine-washable wool

Sample colour:

• warm oatmeal / light beige

Approximate yarn requirements:

• 0–3 m: 150 m / 165 yd
• 3–6 m: 170 m / 185 yd
• 6–12 m: 200 m / 220 yd
• 12–18 m: 225 m / 245 yd
• 18–24 m: 250 m / 275 yd

You will also need:

• 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle
• optional DPNs or magic loop for sleeves
• 4 buttons, approx. 12–15 mm
• stitch markers
• tapestry needle
• scissors
• measuring tape
• waste yarn

Skill Level

Easy / Confident Beginner

This pattern uses:

• knit and purl stitches
• working flat and in the round
• raglan increases
• simple shaping
• buttonholes
• ribbing
• basic finishing

It is a lovely beginner-friendly garment project for knitters ready to move beyond scarves and simple accessories.

Gauge

22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in
in stockinette stitch after blocking, using 3.5 mm needles.

Construction

The Baby Classic Cardigan is worked from the top down.

It begins at the neckline and is worked flat back and forth. Raglan increases shape the yoke, sleeve stitches are placed on hold while the body is completed, and the sleeves are then finished separately.

Design features include:

• top-down raglan shaping
• integrated 5-stitch garter button bands
• simple stockinette body
• ribbed cuffs and hem
• four front buttons
• a clean, classic baby cardigan silhouette

Why Customers Will Love It

Knitters will love this pattern because it offers:

• a timeless baby cardigan shape
• an easy-to-wear fit
• soft and practical styling
• clear top-down construction
• beginner-friendly techniques
• a giftable handmade result
• multiple baby sizes in one PDF

Customization Ideas

You can personalize this cardigan in many ways, including:

• knitting it in a classic cream, soft blue, blush or sage
• using contrast cuffs and hem
• adding simple stripes
• choosing wooden, shell-look or colourful buttons
• replacing buttons with secure snaps for a different finish

Important Baby Safety Note

Because this is a baby garment, buttons must always be sewn on very securely and checked regularly. Never leave a baby unattended with a garment that has loose buttons, yarn tails or detachable decorations.

Important Digital Download Notice

This listing is for a DIGITAL PDF KNITTING PATTERN only.

You will not receive:

• a finished cardigan
• yarn
• needles
• buttons
• printed instructions
• any physical item by mail

If you are looking for a soft, practical and timeless project for a little one, the Baby Classic Cardigan is a beautiful pattern to add to your collection.

Download the Baby Classic Cardigan PDF knitting pattern today and knit a classic handmade layer for baby.