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Balina Top Down Cardigan- P133 no 2

I made this for My friends expected new baby granddaughter

Created by: Jean F

  • Project Details

    About

    Made this little jacket very recently for my work colleague. Having just found out that my friends new granddaughter is expected very soon. Needed something quick and easy to make. So turned to this pattern. Very easy knits up quickly. Used a different yarn this time, but again took less that two balls. I even have enough yarn left for bootees. Used John Lewis Baby Knit 50 % wool 50 % Nylon, Machine washable wool cycle. Used a smaller needle (3.75mm) to get a neater finish with my garter stitch.

    Yarns

    • material-yarn
      Baby Knit - John Lewis. - Pink ✕ 2.0 balls

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 3.25mm (US 3)
    • Double Point 3.75mm (US 5) 15cm
    • Single Point 3.75mm (US 5)

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    • Tapestry Needle
    • Buttons
    Other : Bootees pattern used Quinn T Bar style baby shoes by Julie Taylor. Available on the LoveKnitting site. PDF

    Measurements

    1-3 months

    Tags

    • Cardigans
    • Babies

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Apr 2, 2019 Finished on: Apr 2, 2019

  • Comments

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    11 Comments

    • Jean F

      Hi Michelle, Pleased you like the cardies'. It is a good pattern to start if new to knitting all in one. Its as easy pattern that looks effective. Very easy once you get past the top shaping.
      I did my sleeves on 4 needles, however i have recently found out that you can get short circulars so that's another option. or can work them flat and sew up.
      Let me know how you get on, look forward to seeing your finished cardie.
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      Hi Jean,I love the way you have made this cardi in the cream and pink.I am going to use the smaller size needles like you suggested. With the band is that picked up and knitted or knitted with the front piece, sorry not very good with baby knitting.lol😊😊
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      • Jean F

        Hi Michelle, Really pleased you like the cardie's, It is a good pattern to use if new to knitting all in one method. Its an easy pattern that I think looks effective. Very easy once you are past the top shaping. I did my sleeves on DPN's, however I have recently found out that you can get quite short circular needles so that's another option, or can work flat and sew up. Let me know how you get on look forward to seeing your finished cardie.
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      • Jean F

        Michelle , Ive Just seen some of the beautiful toys you have made, and so detailed, they are lovely. I've only attempted a couple of simple ones my self. Your baby cardie will be a piece of cake !!
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    • Jean S

      Hello Jean, that’s a beautiful cardigan. I’m thinking of buying the pattern and making it in WYS Bo Peep. Do you think it works out quite small? The baby is due in August so I’m wondering if I should make the 3-6 months size.
      Jean S
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      • Jean F

        Hi Jean. Thank you 😊. It’s hard to tell with the sizing, but comparing to other patterns I have made I think it is probably average for a first size cardigan, didn’t seem excessively small, however I haven’t seen it on. Hope you enjoy making it , it’s a really easy pattern that knits up quickly.
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    • Jean F

      Yes raglan sleeves always sit well. (and even easier with the all in one method) Set in sleeves can be so difficult to get just right. Hardly ever completely satisfied wth the end result.
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    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      Sorry said that last time but it's true!
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    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      Lovely Jean, can't beat an OGE pattern and so happy raglans coming back
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      • Jean F

        Yes raglan sleeves always sit well(and even easier with the all in one method) Set in sleeves can be so difficult to get just right, hardly ever completely satisfied with the end results.
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Jean F: same as that!
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