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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