Leaves Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern

✨ The Leaves Baby Cardigan – Knitting Pattern (PDF) ✨

Wrap your little one in handmade comfort with The Leaves Baby Cardigan, a timeless design that blends classic craftsmanship with delicate detailing. Worked seamlessly from the bottom up, this cardigan features a soft leaf motif and a beautifully shaped yoke—perfect for everyday wear or as a cherished handmade gift. 💕

The pattern is written clearly in English and provides full instructions for sizes newborn to 24 months, making it ideal for both new and experienced knitters who enjoy creating heirloom-quality baby knits.

Highlights

Charming Leaf Texture: Classic leaf design with gentle shaping for a cozy, natural look.

Seamless Construction: Fronts and back are worked flat from the bottom up; sleeves are joined to complete the yoke in one piece.

Detailed Instructions: Includes stitch count, shaping details, and finishing guidance for each size.

Customizable Fit: Knit it in pure wool for warmth or substitute with soft baby yarn for easy care.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Language: English (UK terminology)

You’ll Need:

Yarn: Fingering / 100% Wool – 50 g skein (1.76 oz) / 214 m (343 yds)
Yarn Quantity: 1 / 2 / 2 / 3 balls depending on size
Needles: 2.5 mm and 3 mm
Notions: Stitch holders, 3 buttons
Gauge: 34 stitches and 42 rows = 10 cm (4 in) in stockinette stitch using 3 mm needles

Digital Download Includes:

• Step-by-step written instructions for all sizes (newborn–24 months)

• Bonus PDF: Knitting Conversion Chart (UK–US–AUS/NZ–Metric equivalents)

• Guide to modern yarn substitutes based on needle size

Please Note:

This is a digital PDF download only — no physical item will be shipped.
Patterns from before the 1970s may not include metric measurements.