Baby Lydia Cardigan

The Baby Lydia Cardigan is a sweet, classic baby sweater with just enough lace detail to keep the knitting interesting. This fingering-weight cardigan features delicate lace panels along both fronts and a coordinating lace panel centered on the back, while the rest of the sweater is worked in simple stockinette stitch. The cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up with a traditional drop-sleeve construction and crew neckline. Ribbed edges give it a neat finish, and the lightweight fabric makes it easy to layer over dresses, onesies, and everyday outfits. I knit my sample using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch Fingering, an 80% acrylic and 20% superwash wool blend that gives the cardigan softness, warmth, and easy-care practicality. **Sizes:** 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months **Finished Chest:** 16, 17.25 (18.5, 19.75) 20.5, 21.25 in 41, 44 (47, 50) 52, 54 cm **Yarn:** Fingering weight yarn Approximately 320, 375 (444, 517) 579, 636 yards **Needles:** US 1 (2.5 mm) and US 2 (3 mm) **Gauge:** 28 sts and 40 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch using US 2 (3 mm) needles This pattern includes written and charted instructions for the lace panels and six baby sizes, making it a lovely little cardigan for everyday wear, baby gifts, or special occasions. The complete Baby Lydia Cardigan knitting pattern is available free on my blog.