{"id":84351,"date":"2026-07-14T20:20:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T18:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colourspun.com\/shop\/?p=84351"},"modified":"2026-07-14T20:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T18:26:46","slug":"garter-stitch-baby-cardigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colourspun.com\/shop\/garter-stitch-baby-cardigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"84351\" class=\"elementor elementor-84351\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a8c2cf5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a8c2cf5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c75bf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55c75bf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan Pattern<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"gp-gutenbergpro-c152e\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan is a free baby knitting pattern from ColourSpun with an interesting side to side construction that makes it a satisfying project to knit. Worked entirely in garter stitch, this little cardigan is deceptively simple and knits up quickly, whether you choose to keep it plain or add stripes for extra colour interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The pattern is written in two sizes, 0 to 3 months and 3 to 6 months, with the smaller size knitted in ColourSpun Pure Merino Sock\/4ply on 3.5mm needles and the larger size in ColourSpun Pure Merino DK on 4.5mm needles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">With over 500 hand dyed natural colours to choose from at ColourSpun, this cardigan is a wonderful way to use two complementary shades together. The stripe detail in the sample shows just how effective a simple colour combination can be, and because you are working in garter stitch throughout, the pattern is accessible enough for a beginner who is comfortable with basic knitting techniques.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This free pattern is part of our Free Crafting Resources library at ColourSpun, where you will find more free knitting and crochet patterns using our hand dyed natural yarns. The Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan makes a beautiful handmade gift for a new baby or baby shower, and is practical enough to knit in multiples for charity donations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colourspun.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Garter-Stitch-Baby-Cardigan_pdf.pdf\"><em>A free downloadable PDF of the Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan Pattern is available below for you to save and print.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Language<\/h4>\n<p>Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan Pattern is available in English only.<\/p>\n<h4>Skill level:<\/h4>\n<p>Confidant Beginner<\/p>\n<h4>Size:<\/h4>\n<p>0 to 3 and 3 &#8211; 6 months<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"className\":\"gp-gutenbergpro-205c1\"} --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading gp-gutenbergpro-205c1\">You will need<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"gp-gutenbergpro-70656\"} --><\/p>\n<p><em>0 &#8211; 3 months<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>2\u00a0 x 50g\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/colourspun.com\/shop\/product\/pure-merino-wool-sock-4ply\/\">ColourSpun Pure Merino Sock\/4ply<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>1 pair <a href=\"https:\/\/colourspun.com\/shop\/product\/knitpro-basix-fixed-circular-knitting-needles\/\">3.5mm needles<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>3 &#8211; 6 months<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>3\u00a0 x 50g\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/colourspun.com\/shop\/product\/pure-merino-dk\/\">ColourSpun Pure Merino DK<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>1 pair <a href=\"https:\/\/colourspun.com\/shop\/product\/knitpro-basix-fixed-circular-knitting-needles\/\">4.5mm needles<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Abbreviations<\/h4>\n<p>The Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan Pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">K\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">knit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">P\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">purl<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">K2tog\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">knit next 2 stitches together to decrease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Inc\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">increase by knitting into the front and back of the next stitch<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">YO<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0yarn over<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">C\/on\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">cast on<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">C\/off\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">cast off<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>St\/s\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>stitch\/es<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan Pattern Instructions<\/h2>\n<p id=\"h-related-products\" class=\"wp-block-heading gp-gutenbergpro-74cbe\"><em>Work in garter stitch throughout \u2013 knit every stitch<\/em><br \/><em>For rows beginning and ending on bottom and neck edge \u2013 K the first st<\/em><br \/><em>through the back of the loop and slip the last st purlwise<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>Left Sleeve<\/h5>\n<p>Cast on 30 sts and work 10 rows<br \/><em>Next row<\/em>: K1; inc; K to last 2 sts; inc; K1<br \/>**Work 9 rows <br \/><em>Next row<\/em>: K1; inc; K to last 2 sts; inc; K1**<br \/>Repeat from ** to ** twice (38 sts)<\/p>\n<h5>Left Body Back and Front<\/h5>\n<p><em>Next 2 rows<\/em>: cast on 10sts, knit to end<br \/>Work 34 rows<\/p>\n<h5>Left front<\/h5>\n<p><em>Next row<\/em>: K22; turn<br \/>Work 18 rows (on these 22 sts)<\/p>\n<h5>Buttonhole Tabs<\/h5>\n<p><em>Next row<\/em>: c\/off 3 sts; K7; turn<br \/>*Work 6 rows (on these 7 sts)<br \/><em>Next row<\/em>: K3; YO; K2tog; K2<br \/><em>Next row<\/em>: Knit<br \/><em>Next row<\/em>: K1, K2tog; K1; K2tog; K1<br \/>C\/off*<br \/>Re-join yarn to sts on needle; c\/off 5 sts; K6<br \/>Repeat from * to *<\/p>\n<h5>Back<\/h5>\n<p>Re-join yarn to remaining sts at neck edge, c\/off 8 sts; K to end<br \/>Work 28 rows( on these 28 sts) <br \/>Leave sts on needle<\/p>\n<h5>Right Front<\/h5>\n<p>C\/on 22sts and work 14 rows; c\/on 8 sts. Leave sts on needle<\/p>\n<h5>Right Body Back and Front<\/h5>\n<p>Re-join yarn to back sts and work a row across all back and right front sts (58 sts)<br \/>Work 33 rows<br \/><em>Next 2 rows<\/em>: C\/off 10 sts; K to end (38sts)<\/p>\n<h5>Right Sleeve<\/h5>\n<p>***<em>Next row<\/em>: K1; K2tog; K to last 3 sts; K2tog; K1<br \/>Work 9 rows***<br \/>Repeat from *** to *** 3 times<br \/>C\/off<br \/>Stitch underarm and side seams.<\/p>\n<h5>Bottom Edge<\/h5>\n<p>Pick up and knit stitches evenly around bottom edge<br \/>Work 3 rows<br \/>C\/off<\/p>\n<h5>Neck Edge<\/h5>\n<p>Pick up and knit stitches evenly around neck edge<br \/>Work 1 row<br \/><em>Next row<\/em>: Knit &#8211; dec 1 st each side of 4 corner sts<br \/>C\/off.<\/p>\n<p>Weave in any threads.<br \/>Stitch on buttons<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-related-products\" class=\"wp-block-heading gp-gutenbergpro-74cbe\">Related Products<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"gp-gutenbergpro-dae88\"} --><!-- 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The side to side construction is unusual but the instructions are straightforward, and working entirely in garter stitch means there is no purling involved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>What yarn do I need for this pattern?<\/strong><br \/>The pattern uses two different ColourSpun yarns depending on the size you are knitting. The 0 to 3 month size uses ColourSpun Pure Merino Sock\/4ply on 3.5mm needles, and the 3 to 6 month size uses ColourSpun Pure Merino DK on 4.5mm needles. You will need 2 x 50g skeins for the smaller size and 3 x 50g skeins for the larger size.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>What sizes does this pattern come in?<\/strong><br \/>The Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan is written in two sizes, 0 to 3 months and 3 to 6 months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Can I knit this in stripes?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, the pattern is designed to be knitted plain or with stripes. Because it is worked entirely in garter stitch, adding stripes is straightforward and a great way to use two ColourSpun colours together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Does this cardigan make a good gift?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, it makes a lovely handmade gift for a new baby or baby shower. The classic garter stitch texture and simple stripe detail give it a timeless look that suits a baby of either gender.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Is this pattern suitable for charity knitting?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, the simple garter stitch construction and quick knit make it an excellent choice for charity knitting projects. For donated garments that will be washed frequently, ColourSpun Pure Merino Sock\/4ply or ColourSpun Pure Merino DK are both good choices as both are Superwash merino, making them naturally soft, durable and easy care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>What other free patterns are available?<\/strong><br \/>You can find more free knitting and crochet patterns in our Free Crafting Resources section on the ColourSpun blog.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Copyright Notice<\/strong><br \/>This pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared, copied or distributed by any means whatsoever without written permission from the author. 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