String Emmi Baby Set Cardigan Knitting Pattern

String Emmi Baby Set: Knitted Cardigan and Hat for Infants

What Is Being Made

The String Emmi Baby Set is a coordinated knitting project consisting of a raglan cardigan and matching hat designed for infants ranging from 3 to 18 months old. The set features a classic button-front cardigan with optional buttonholes for boys and a complementary hat, both crafted from the same luxurious yarn for a cohesive baby collection.

Cardigan Overview

The cardigan is designed with a timeless raglan construction, featuring a fitted silhouette with chest measurements ranging from 20 to 24 inches across the four size options (3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and 12-18 months). The garment includes set-in sleeves, a button-front closure, and optional decorative buttonholes for styling versatility.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Bottom-Up Construction: The cardigan is knitted from the bottom edge upward, allowing for easy adjustments and a natural progression through the pattern.
• Worked Flat: All pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, making this an accessible project for knitters who prefer traditional flat knitting methods.
• Seamed Assembly: Individual pieces (back, fronts, and sleeves) are knitted separately and then seamed together using a tapestry needle, creating clean, professional-looking seams.
• Raglan Shaping: The cardigan features raglan armhole and cap shaping, created through strategic decreases (SSK and K2tog) worked every other row to form the characteristic diagonal lines from underarm to neckline.
• Garter Stitch Edging: Ribbed edges are created using garter stitch for 6 rows at the cuffs, hem, and front bands, providing elasticity and a finished appearance.
• Buttonhole Placement: For the boys' version, buttonholes are incorporated into the left front band using yarn-over (YO) and knit-two-together (K2tog) techniques, spaced evenly throughout the garment.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St St): The primary stitch used throughout the body of the cardigan, creating a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance.
• Garter Stitch: Used for all edgings and bands to provide structure and prevent curling.
• Knit Stitches: Standard knit (K) stitches form the foundation of the pattern.
• Purl Stitches: Purl (P) stitches are used on wrong-side rows in stockinette sections and selectively in band work.
• Decreases: Slip, slip, knit (SSK) and knit two together (K2tog) are used for raglan shaping and armhole decreases.
• Increases: Make one (M1) increases are used on the sleeves to create gradual sleeve cap expansion.
• Yarn-Over (YO): Used in conjunction with K2tog to create decorative buttonholes.
• Purl Two Together (P2tog): Used for final decreases at the back neckline.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The String Emmi Baby Set is designed to be knitted with KOIGU EMMI yarn, a premium blend consisting of 30% cashmere and 70% merino wool. This luxurious fiber combination provides softness, breathability, and temperature regulation ideal for delicate baby skin. The yarn has a yardage of 130 yards per 50-gram skein.

Yarn quantities vary by size: the 3-6 month size requires 3 skeins, the 6-9 month size requires 3 skeins, the 9-12 month size requires 4 skeins, and the 12-18 month size requires 5 skeins. Knitters may select any color available in the KOIGU EMMI line to customize their project.

Needles and Tools

• Size US 6 (4.00 mm) Needles: Straight needles in this size are required to achieve the specified gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch