MillaMia Jennifer Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By MillaMia
Specifications
| Brand: | MillaMia |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | MillaMia |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 60cm to 76cm (23¾" to 30") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Buttonhole, Buttons, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 3.00mm (US 2.5) & 3.25mm (US 3) Single Point Needles and 3.00mm (US 2.5) & 3.25mm (US 3) Circular Needles |
| Featured Products: | MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport |
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MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Forget me Not (120)
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Product Description
Cute and cozy with a ruffle at the collar, the Jennifer Cardigan from MillaMia is a perfect sweater for a child who loves a little bit of extra flair. A classic crew neck, set-in sleeve construction gets a stylish update with an allover texture pattern, slightly puffed sleeves, and a face-framing ruffle. Easily destined to become their favorite sweater for everything from school to special occasions, the Jennifer Cardigan will make sure they are warm and cozy knit in Naturally Soft Merino. Aptly named, this machine-washable yarn is incredibly soft to the touch and it also has a crisp stitch definition that makes patterning pop. Choose a go-with-everything neutral or lean into their favorite color—Naturally Soft Merino has a wide color range to choose from! This cardigan is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed with the collar ruffle seamlessly joined to the collar after being knit separately. Texture pattern is written out only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: to fit 1–2 (3–4, 5–6, 7–8) years
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 23¾ (25¾, 27½, 30)”
Length to shoulder – 12¼ (13½, 14½, 15¾)”
Sleeve length – 8¼ (9¾, 11½, 13)”
Yarn Requirements: 5 (6, 6, 7) balls MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino (100% Extra Fine Merino Wool; 50g/136yds), shown in #120 Forget Me Not
Needles:
US 2½ (3.00mm) single point and circular
US 3 (3.25mm) single point and circular
Gauge: 28 sts and 36 rows = 4” in pattern with US 3 (3.25mm) needles
MillaMia Jennifer Cardigan: Intermediate Knitted Children's Cardigan
What is Being Made
The MillaMia Jennifer Cardigan is a knitted cardigan designed for children aged 1–8 years, available in four size options to fit chest measurements from 60cm to 76cm (23¾ to 30 inches). This garment features a distinctive frill collar as its signature design element, making it a standout piece for a child's wardrobe. The cardigan is worked in a classic construction with button closure and is suitable for intermediate-level knitters.
Techniques and Construction Methods
The Jennifer Cardigan is constructed using several key knitting techniques that define its intermediate difficulty level:
- Worked Flat: The main body and sleeves are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and seaming.
- Seamed Construction: Pieces are sewn together using seaming techniques, which requires careful finishing work for a professional appearance.
- Buttonholes: Seven buttonholes are integrated into the cardigan's button band, requiring precision in placement and execution.
- Button Closure: Seven buttons provide the fastening system for this cardigan style.
- Frill Collar Feature: The standout frill collar is knitted separately and shaped by decreasing stitches before being attached to the neckline. This technique creates visual interest without requiring advanced skills.
Stitches Used
The Jennifer Cardigan employs fundamental knitting stitches suitable for intermediate crafters:
- Stocking Stitch (Stockinette Stitch): The primary stitch pattern used throughout the garment, creating a smooth, classic fabric.
- Knit and Purl Stitches: Basic stitches that form the foundation of the stocking stitch pattern.
- Knit Two Together (k2tog): Used for decreasing stitches, particularly in shaping the frill collar.
- Slip, Knit, Pass Slipped Stitch Over (skpo): An alternative decrease technique employed in the pattern.
- Yarn Forward and Yarn Over (yf/yfwd/yo): Creates the eyelet holes necessary for buttonholes.
Materials and Specifications
The Jennifer Cardigan is designed to be knitted with specific materials and tools:
- Yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in 50g/1¾oz balls. The pattern calls for 5 to 7 balls depending on the child's size (1–2 years requires 5 balls; 7–8 years requires 7 balls). The featured colorway is Forget Me Not (shade 120), with alternative colorways available including Petal, Plum, Rain, and Snow.
- Needles: Two pairs of straight needles in sizes 3mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3), plus circular needles in both sizes for working the neckline and collar.
- Notions: Seven buttons for closure.
- Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm/4 inches over pattern using 3.25mm (US 3) needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for proper fit across all size options.
Sizing and Finished Measurements
The pattern provides four size options to accommodate children from ages 1 to 8 years:
- Age 1–2 years: Chest 60cm (23¾ inches), length to shoulder 31cm (12¼ inches), sleeve length 21cm (8¼ inches)
- Age 3–4 years: Chest 65cm (25¾ inches), length to shoulder 34cm (13½ inches), sleeve length 25cm (9¾ inches)
- Age 5–6 years: Chest 70cm (27½ inches), length to shoulder 37cm (14½ inches), sleeve length 29cm (11½ inches)
- Age 7–8 years: Chest 76cm (30 inches), length to shoulder 40cm (15¾ inches), sleeve length 33cm (13 inches)
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