Lolly Raglan Top Down Cardigan Knitting Pattern A sweet and versatile top-down cardigan designed for babies and children, featuring seamless raglan shaping and soft New Zealand Merino Prints DK/8ply yarn. This cosy everyday cardigan is knitted from the top down, making it easy to customise sleeve and body length while creating a comfortable fit for growing children. The simple stocking stitch design allows the beautiful self-patterning merino yarn to shine, creating a colourful and playful finished garment perfect for layering year-round. Features Top-down raglan construction Soft self-patterning merino yarn Seamless body construction Comfortable everyday fit Ribbed cuffs, hem, and button bands Customisable length while knitting Classic unisex styling Skill Level Intermediate Sizes Size Chest Measurement Finished Garment Size 2 Years 55 cm 60 cm 3–4 Years 60 cm 65 cm 5–6 Years 65 cm 70 cm 7–8 Years 70 cm 70 cm 9–10 Years 75 cm 75 cm 11–12 Years 80 cm 80 cm Yarn Naturally New Zealand Merino Prints DK/8ply Approx. 138 metres per 50g ball. Yarn Requirements Size Quantity Approx Metres 2 Years 4 x 50g balls 552 m 3–4 Years 4 x 50g balls 552 m 5–6 Years 5 x 50g balls 690 m 7–8 Years 5 x 50g balls 690 m 9–10 Years 6 x 50g balls 828 m 11–12 Years 7 x 50g balls 966 m Needles & Notions 3.25mm circular needles 4.00mm circular needles 5 buttons 4 stitch markers 2 stitch holders or waste yarn Tapestry needle Tension 22 stitches and 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4.00mm needles. Techniques Used Top-down raglan construction Stocking stitch Ribbing Buttonholes Increasing and decreasing Sleeve shaping Picking up and finishing Why You’ll Love This Pattern The Lolly Raglan Cardigan is an easy-to-wear layering piece designed with comfort and practicality in mind. The top-down construction allows for easy fitting adjustments, while the colourful merino print yarn creates a vibrant finished garment with minimal effort. Soft, warm, and lightweight, this cardigan is ideal for everyday wear, gifting, and seasonal layering for babies and children alike.
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