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Enchanted Woodland Baby Cardigan Free Pattern
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July 18, 2026
Enchanted Woodland Baby Cardigan Free Pattern
Introduction
Wrap your little one in the cozy embrace of the Enchanted Woodland Baby Cardigan, a delightful knit featuring intricate leaf motifs and a snug hood. This charming piece is perfect for adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your baby's wardrobe. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, this pattern will guide you through each step to create a beautiful and functional cardigan that your baby will love.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: DK weight, 100% merino wool in forest green and earthy brown
- Needles: US 6 (4mm) knitting needles
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Back Panel
- Cast on 60 stitches using the forest green yarn.
- Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 1 inch.
- Switch to stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl the next) and continue until the piece measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.
- To shape the armholes, bind off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
- Continue knitting until the armhole measures 4 inches from the bind-off edge.
- Bind off all stitches.
2. Front Panels
- Cast on 30 stitches for each front panel using the forest green yarn.
- Work in garter stitch for 1 inch.
- Switch to stockinette stitch, incorporating a leaf motif pattern every 10 stitches (you can find leaf motif charts online or create your own).
- Continue until the piece measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Shape the armholes as you did for the back panel by binding off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
- Continue until the armhole measures 4 inches from the bind-off edge.
- Bind off all stitches.
3. Sleeves
- Cast on 36 stitches using the earthy brown yarn.
- Work in garter stitch for 1 inch.
- Switch to stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at each end every 6th row until you have 50 stitches.
- Continue knitting until the sleeve measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Bind off all stitches.
4. Hood
- Pick up 60 stitches along the neckline using the forest green yarn.
- Work in stockinette stitch for 6 inches.
- Bind off all stitches.
5. Finishing
- Sew the shoulder seams together.
- Attach the sleeves to the armholes.
- Sew the side seams and sleeve seams together.
- Fold the hood in half and sew the top seam to create the hood shape.
- Weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle.
Congratulations! You have successfully knitted the Enchanted Woodland Baby Cardigan. This cozy cardigan is perfect for keeping your little one warm during outdoor adventures, and the intricate leaf motifs add a charming touch of nature. Enjoy your knitting journey!
