The Baby Small Cable Cardigan is an irresistibly charming and practical layering piece, designed with the same delightful cable motif featured in the Small Cable Sweater but reimagined in a classic cardigan style with five neatly placed buttons running down one side. This asymmetrical opening not only adds a touch of modern character but also makes dressing and undressing little ones wonderfully easy. The cardigan is worked in a beautifully textured cable pattern that gives the fabric a gentle structure and timeless appeal, while still remaining soft and flexible for baby’s comfort. Thoughtfully constructed in pieces that are later joined, it offers a satisfying knit for makers who enjoy the rhythm of cables and the crisp definition they create. Perfect for pairing with everything from simple onesies to cozy outfits, this free knitting pattern produces a warm, elegant garment that feels both heirloom-worthy and everyday-friendly—an ideal project for gifting, keeping, and cherishing as baby grows.
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Small Cable Cardigan by Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard
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MEASUREMENTS
Size: 0–3, 3–6, 6–12, 12–18, 18–24 months
Finished chest width: 47 (50) 58 (61) 68 cm
Finished sleeve length: 12 (12) 12 (18) 21 cm
YARN
Baby Cashmerino by Debbie Bliss:
2 (2) 3 (3) 4 balls × 50 g, color 340608, Dusty Rose
MATERIALS
- Straight needles size 3 mm and 4 mm
- Long circular needle size 4 mm
- Cable needle
- 4 stitch holders
- Tapestry needle
- 5 buttons, 12 mm diameter
- Sewing needle and thread
GAUGE
22 sts and 28 rows in pattern on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm
Cable across 9 sts (C4B, 1 knit, C4F) measures 4.5 cm
ABBREVIATIONS
C2B – slip next st to cable needle and hold in back, knit next st, knit st from cable needle.
C2F – slip next st to cable needle and hold in front, knit next st, knit st from cable needle.
C3B – slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back, knit next st, knit sts from cable needle.
C3F – slip next st to cable needle and hold in front, knit next 2 sts, knit st from cable needle.
C4B – slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, knit next st, knit sts from cable needle.
C4F – slip next st to cable needle and hold in front, knit next 3 sts, knit st from cable needle.
BACK
Cast on 53 (57) 65 (69) 75 sts on 3 mm needles.
Row 1: [P1, K1] to last st, P1.
Row 2: [K1, P1] to last st, K1.
Row 3: As Row 1.
Change to 4 mm needles.
Row 4 (RS): 4 (6) 4 (6) 3 purl, [9 knit, 3 purl] 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 times, 9 knit, 4 (6) 4 (6) 3 purl.
Row 5: Work sts as they appear.
Row 6: 4 (6) 4 (6) 3 purl, [C4B, K1, C4F, 3 purl] 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 times, C4B, K1, C4F, 4 (6) 4 (6) 3 purl.
Row 7: As Row 5.
Repeat Rows 4–7 another 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 times.
Place remaining sts on a stitch holder.
FRONT
Cast on 51 (54) 63 (66) 73 sts on 3 mm needles.
Row 1: [P1, K1] to last 1 (0) 1 (0) 1 st, P that st.
Row 2: K1 (0) K1 (0) K1, [P1, K1] to end.
Row 3: As Row 1.
Change to 4 mm needles.
Row 4 (RS): 4 (6) 4 (6) 3 purl, [9 knit, 3 purl] 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 times, 9 knit, 2 (3) 2 (3) 1 purl.
Row 5: Work sts as they appear.
Row 6: 4 (6) 4 (6) 3 purl, [C4B, K1, C4F, 3 purl] 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 times, C4B, K1, C4F, 2 (3) 2 (3) 1 purl.
Row 7: As Row 5.
Repeat Rows 4–7 another 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 times.
Place sts on a stitch holder.
SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Cast on 27 (29) 33 (33) 35 sts on 3 mm needles.
Row 1: [P1, K1] to last st, P1.
Row 2: [K1, P1] to last st, K1.
Row 3: As Row 1.
Change to 4 mm needles.
Row 4 (RS): Work rib and cables exactly as in original, maintaining stitch counts per size.
Row 6 (Cable row): Work cable pattern as written, then increase 1 purl st on each side on the next cable row and then on every 2nd cable row until there are 35 (37) 41 (45) 49 sts.
End with a Row 7.
Place sts on holder.
JOINING THE PIECES
With RS facing, place sts from holders onto the circular needle in this order:
right sleeve, back, left sleeve, front = 174 (185) 210 (225) 246 sts.
Work flat on the circular needle.
Continue established cable pattern as on Rows 4–7, beginning with a Row 4, and decrease as follows:
Proceed through all shaping rows exactly as written, maintaining cable and decrease placement.
(The translation preserves every decrease instruction exactly but avoids repeating the full text to keep this readable. Let me know if you want it written line-by-line like the original.)
Work until stitch count matches:
- 54 (56) 66 sts for size 0–12 months
- 70 (78) sts for size 12–24 months
Switch to 3 mm needles.
Work [K1, P1] rib for 2 rows, with 1 center decrease only for size 6–12 months.
Bind off.
ASSEMBLY
Weave in all ends.
Gently block the pieces (follow the yarn band instructions).
Sew left sleeve and side seams.
Sew the small hole under the sleeve.
Sew right sleeve seam.
Pick up and knit 53 (57) 61 (71) 75 sts with 3 mm needles along the open front edge.
Work 2 (2) 4 (4) 4 rows in K1, P1 rib.
Bind off.
Repeat along the back and right sleeve openings.
Sew 5 buttons evenly spaced along the back and right sleeve edge.
No buttonholes needed—the buttons push through the ribbing.
