Children’s Sleeve Cardigan [FREE Knitting Pattern]

This cute Children’s Sleeve Cardigan is perfect for keeping your little princess warm and comfortable. This cardigan features a lovely design that is perfect for any occasion.

You can download the pattern for this comfy cardigan from the LoveCrafts website

Children’s Sleeve Cardigan – A Comfy And Stylish Cardigan

Another wonderful creation by the very talented Lovecrafts’ team this cardigan is perfect for beginner knitters to work on.

The pattern is available in three sizes. Once finished, they measure 28, 30, 32 -10 12, 12 That’s about 71 76, 81.5 – 25.5 30.5, 30.5 cm if you prefer to use the metric system.

The original piece was created using the discontinued Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Colorspun. However, you can easily substitute with other Worsted Yarns.

If you want to learn more about yarn substitutions, we have an excellent article that covers this topic. Check it out here: 8 Tips to Follow When You Want to Substitute Yarn.

Furthermore, you will need US 6 knitting needles. That’s 5 mm needles if you prefer to use the metric system

Techniques

You will be using the k2tog knitting decrease when you make this project. The k2tog or knit two together is a basic right slanting decrease that is quite common throughout knitting patterns.

If you’re not familiar with the k2tog decrease, we have an illustrated, step-by-step tutorial for it that you’ll surely find helpful. You can find this tutorial here: Learn How to Make a Basic Right-Slanting Decrease (K2tog).

Additionally, as you come to finish the pattern, you will have to bind it off, which gives your fabric a smooth, attractive edge.

If you like to learn how to do a basic bind-off, you can check out our step-by-step tutorial for the Standard Bind-Off. It is the most common way to finish off your project. You can find the tutorial here: Learn How To Do A Basic Bind-Off.

Download Pattern

You can download the FREE knitting pattern for this piece here: Children’s Sleeve Cardigan Pattern

In addition, you can purchase the recommended yarn through this link here: Worsted Yarns.