Baby Hooded Cardigan Knitting Pattern – Pixie Hood PDF Pattern
Create a timeless baby hooded cardigan with a pointed pixie hood, classic cable panels and beautiful textured stitching.
This cozy cardigan combines a charming button-front design with long sleeves, ribbed edges and a distinctive hood, making it a lovely handmade piece for babies and young children. The body features textured stitchwork with decorative cables running down either side of the front opening.
The pattern includes 5 sizes, ranging from 1–3 months up to 3–4 years, so you can create the same classic cardigan for newborns, infants and toddlers.
✨ Pattern Features
- Pointed Pixie Hood
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Decorative Cable Knit Front Panels
- Classic button-front closure
- Textured stitch construction
- Long sleeves
- Ribbed cuffs and lower edge
- Multiple baby & toddler sizes
- Digital PDF knitting pattern
📏 5 Sizes Included
- 1–3 Months
- 6–9 Months
- 12–18 Months
- 2 Years
- 3–4 Years
The number of buttons varies by size, with 4 buttons for the two smallest sizes and 5 buttons for the larger sizes.
🧶 Materials & Tools
The original pattern uses:
- DROPS Merino Extra Fine
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Approx. 300–400 g yarn, depending on size
- 4 mm circular knitting needle
- Wooden buttons
- Yarn needle for assembly and finishing
📐 Gauge
21 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch.
🤎 Perfect For
- Baby shower gifts
- Newborn & infant wardrobes
- Coming-home outfits
- Autumn & winter layering
- Family photos
- Holiday outfits
- Handmade keepsakes
- Thoughtful baby gifts
📥 Instant Digital Download
This listing is for a digital knitting pattern only.