How to Knit Wide Braid Model Baby Cardigan with Two Skewers

If you're looking for a cozy and stylish cardigan to keep your baby warm during colder days, why not try knitting a wide braid model cardigan? This cardigan features a unique braided design that will make your little one stand out, and with just two skewers, it's easy to make.

Materials You'll Need

Worsted weight yarn in your desired color

Size 8 knitting needles (or size needed to achieve gauge)

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Buttons (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Cast on 70 stitches.

Step 2: Knit 10 rows in garter stitch.

Step 3: Begin the wide braid model stitch. The pattern goes as follows:

Row 1: Knit 2, slip 2 stitches purlwise, knit 2. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, ending with knit 2. Row 2: Purl 2, knit 2, pass slipped stitches over knitted stitches. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, ending with purl 2. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 9 inches from the beginning.

Step 4: Shape the armholes by binding off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows.

Step 5: Decrease for the neck as follows:

Row 1: Knit 16 stitches, bind off 8 stitches, knit to the end of the row.

Row 2: Purl to the last stitch before the bound-off stitches, p2tog, purl to the end of the row.

Row 3: Knit to the last stitch before the bound-off stitches, k2tog, knit to the end of the row. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have 20 stitches left on your needles.

Step 6: Knit 10 more rows in garter stitch.

Step 7: Bind off and weave in ends.

Step 8: Sew on buttons if desired. And that's it! You now have a beautiful wide braid model baby cardigan that will keep your little one warm and stylish.

Happy knitting!

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