Round n Round the Garden

Round n Round the Garden Cardigan by Babushka

Garment Overview

Round n Round the Garden is a beginner-friendly knitted bolero cardigan designed for infants and young children, available in five size options ranging from 3-6 months through 3-4 years. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Babushka features a charming garden-inspired design worked in 4-ply yarn, making it an accessible project for knitters new to garment construction.

What Is Being Made

The pattern creates a fitted bolero-style cardigan with the following finished measurements:

• 3-6 months: 52cm (20.5") chest circumference, 11cm (4.5") length to underarm, 17cm (6.75") sleeve seam
• 6-12 months: 56cm (22") chest circumference, 12cm (4.75") length to underarm, 20cm (8") sleeve seam
• 1-2 years: 62cm (24.5") chest circumference, 15cm (6") length to underarm, 24cm (9.5") sleeve seam
• 2-3 years: 64cm (25.25") chest circumference, 16cm (6.25") length to underarm, 26.5cm (10.5") sleeve seam
• 3-4 years: 66cm (26") chest circumference, 17cm (6.75") length to underarm, 29cm (11.5") sleeve seam

Techniques and Construction

This knitting pattern employs self-patterning yarn techniques combined with contrasting plain yarn to create visual interest. The bolero design showcases the interplay between patterned and solid colorways, allowing the self-patterning yarn to create its own design without complex stitch manipulation. The garment includes a border detail and is constructed to fit snugly at the chest with proportionate sleeve lengths appropriate for each age group.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for 4-ply weight yarn, with each size requiring a total of two 100g balls:

• One ball of Schoppel Wolle Sock Yarn in a self-patterning colorway
• One ball of Schoppel Wolle Sock Yarn in a plain colorway, or alternatively Opal Uni in a plain colorway

The 4-ply weight ensures a lightweight, breathable fabric ideal for children's garments, while the sock yarn construction provides durability and elasticity for active wear.

Skill Level

Designated as a beginner pattern, Round n Round the Garden is suitable for knitters developing fundamental garment-making skills. The straightforward construction and use of self-patterning yarn eliminate the need for complex colorwork or intricate stitch patterns, making it an excellent introduction to knitting fitted children's clothing.