Adorable Stripey Baby Bunting Cardigan | littleredwindow.com
When I first moved to Chicago, one of the first people to welcome us was Amanda from Simplified Mom. We quickly discovered a mutual love of knitting though and at her urging started our own weekly knitting group. It became a lovely group of ladies that I adore and never would have met otherwise. Did we do a lot of actual knitting at our meetings? No, of course not! But that’s not really the point, is it? One of those lovely people, who I probably would not have crossed paths with otherwise, is Rebecca from Homemaker’s Habitat, amazing chef, blogger, and soon to be neighbor! She recently gave birth to an adorable son (her #2) and I wanted to make a little something to welcome him. And because she is a knitting friend, it had to be knitted of course!
Anyway, after some searching I came across the Baby Bunting Sweater Pattern by Linden Down. She’s offering it free on Ravelry and it’s a great pattern! Really, go check it out!
Are you back? Ok, so I knit this little sweater in the 3-6 month size. I modified it to be striped just by switching colors every 4 rows, and I left out the little pockets. My favorite part about the pattern is the way she has you pick up stitches to knit the button bands, that made it super easy to do them in a contrasting color.
I’m sure serious hardcore knitters would not agree but I like to knit baby items with acrylic or blend yarns because it’s so much easier to wash and isn’t expensive. And babies spit up. And have blowouts. And drool. You know what I mean. I know there are washable wools, but in my sensitive skin family even those are too itchy. So I go with super soft acrylic and hope it’s extra durable.
Anyway, it was a fun knit and I fully recommend the pattern. I’m hoping it keeps baby M cozy this fall!
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L🐝 says
I do not see any link to the instructions.
Cassie May says
1st sentence of 2nd paragraph: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-bunting-sweater
arlene herman says
cannot get the printed paytern for the baby stripped cardigan
Cassie May says
The link to the pattern is right there in the post. 🙂
Cheshma Patel says
Hi I am not a professional knitter. I want to knit a sweater for my son with size 3-6 months. Could you send me a video of how to knit this sweater if you have one because I don’t know how to read and knit I can watch and do it myself.
Thank You
Jean K says
I just found the pattern on Ravelry.
Leslie says
Is there a way to make this adorable cardigan on straight needles? It looks similar to one I have made in the past using straight needles. Thanks
Linda Downey says
Can you provide the exact knitting instructions for the Stripey Baby Cardigan shown as blue, grey and white in color? Thanks in advance.
Cassie May says
Hi Linda! Well that’s actually someone else’s copyrighted pattern so i can’t repost it, but if you follow the link I include above it is available for free! I followed it as written except I switched yarn colors between white and gray every 4 rows. And then did the button bands in blue. It’s a cute pattern, good luck!
Ula says
SO cute!
Ren says
Adorable. So sweet and I love the contrast button band and colors. Thanks for linking up to Inspire Us Thursdays!
Jennifer Dawn says
This is adorable! I love the colors you chose!
carolyns | homework says
It’s just so darn cute!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful project on The Inspiration Board at homework. You were featured in the spotlight!
Have a wonderful weekend.
carolyn ~ homework
Rachel Kathyg says
This is just so beautiful! My sister crochets, I used to knit but never anything this advanced. Love it. Pinned. found at showstopper sat. Have a great weekend.
mindfulshopper says
This cardigan is so cute!! Love it! You did a wonderful job!
Megan Walker says
Oh so beautiful! I would love a sweater like that for my baby. I’m with you, I would rather go with a washable version! I doubt the baby would wear it otherwise…
Brittany says
Cassie, your baby sweater is adorable!! I love the color combo you chose! 🙂
Lauren says
The colors you used in your sweater are amazing. I love gray and teal. I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
Cassandra May says
Just did! Thanks for stopping by Lauren!
Julie says
Beautiful, I love the colours and the little details.
Gloria Phillips says
Cassie, this is the cutest and most adorable cardigan EVER! The colors are just the best!
Cassandra May says
Aww, thanks Gloria!!
Zakkiya Hamza says
That is just gorgeous. looks so professional. I would love to have this for my little one 🙂
Cassandra May says
Thank you so much Zakkiya!
Janet. Cutler says
Hello
I would love a copy of this baby striped cardigan I left it too late to download the cardigan please can you send me a copy
Many Thank
janet
Cassie May says
Hi, it is not my pattern but you can download a free copy here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-bunting-sweater
happy knitting!
Janet. Cutler says
Thankyou very much. ?
Janet. Cutler says
Thankyou very much. ?
Emily says
You are SO talented! I love it.