How to Knit a Baby Cardigan with Sleeves Wrapped with Two Needles

Knitting a baby cardigan with sleeves wrapped with two needles may seem daunting at first, but with a bit of patience and practice, it can become a relaxing and rewarding pastime. Not only will you end up with a beautiful garment for your little one, but you'll also gain the satisfaction of creating something with your own two hands. Here's how to get started:

Materials Needed

Worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice

A pair of size 6 knitting needles

A tapestry needle for weaving in ends

A pair of scissors

Instructions

Step 1: Cast on 32 stitches onto your knitting needle. This will form the bottom edge of your baby cardigan.

Step 2: Knit in garter stitch for 2 rows. To do this, knit every stitch in every row.

Step 3: Switch to stockinette stitch and knit for 14 rows. To do this, knit one row and then purl the next row.

Step 4: Begin the raglan increases. To do this, knit 2 stitches, make a yarn over, knit 1 stitch, make a yarn over, and then knit to the end of the row. Repeat this pattern on every right-side row until you have 66 stitches on your needle.

Step 5: Knit in stockinette stitch for the next 18 rows.

Step 6: Divide your stitches for the sleeves. To do this, knit 17 stitches, place the next 32 stitches on a stitch holder, cast on 6 stitches using the backward loop method, knit 34 stitches, place the next 32 stitches on a stitch holder, cast on 6 stitches using the backward loop method, and then knit the last 17 stitches.

Step 7: Knit in stockinette stitch for the next 24 rows on the back and front of the cardigan. Don't knit on the sleeves for now.

Step 8: Begin the sleeve increases. To do this, knit 1 stitch, make a yarn over, knit to the next marker, make a yarn over, and then knit to the end of the row. Repeat this pattern on every right-side row until you have 38 stitches on your sleeve needle.

Step 9: Knit in stockinette stitch for the next 4 rows.

Step 10: Switch to garter stitch and knit for 4 rows on the sleeves only.

Step 11: Bind off all stitches and weave in any remaining ends with your tapestry needle. Your baby cardigan with sleeves wrapped with two needles is now complete!

Knitting can be a great way to unwind and create something beautiful. With these instructions, you can make a cozy and stylish baby cardigan that's sure to become a family favorite.

Happy knitting!