Flowerpot Cardigan, Simple Baby Cardigan with Flowers in Pocket - Knitting Pattern

Handcrafted Sweetness for Your Little Sprout

Introducing the “Flowerpot Cardigan”—a delightful blend of comfort, cuteness, and botanical charm. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this tiny garment is perfect for your precious bundle.

Knit in 4ply (fingering) weight yarn, using the bottom up, set in sleeve construction. The soft 4-Ply yarn is gentle on delicate skin, ensuring cosy warmth without bulk.

The Flowerpot Pocket is knit separately and sewn on to form the Pocket and the flowers are attached to bring this little cardigan to life.

Details:

Size: Newborn to 5 years

Yarn: King Cole, Merino Blend 4ply

Every baby is a tiny bud waiting to bloom. This cardigan celebrates growth, love, and the joy of new beginnings.

Perfect for:

Baby Showers: Gift it to expecting parents—they’ll cherish this handmade treasure.

Everyday Adventures: Whether strolling in the park or snuggling at home, your little one will look utterly adorable.

Yarn Used:

King Cole, Merino Blend 4ply. 100% Superwash Wool 50g/180m

Yarn A 3295 Blossom 1 (2: 2: 3: 3: 3) balls

Yarn B Dune (3296) 1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 1) ball

Yarn C Sage (853) 1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 1) ball

Yarn D Rum (3294) 1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 1) ball

Tension:

28 sts x 36 rows = 10cm measured over st st on 3.25mm needles

Needles:

Straight 2.75mm & 3.25mm

2.75mm DPN’s

Also required:

Darning needle

Stitch holder x 3

5 (5: 6: 6: 6: 7) buttons approx. 1.5 cm diameter.

2 small buttons for centre of flowers

Sizing:

0-6m (6-12m: 12-18m: 18-24m: 2-3y: 4-5y)

See table for full sizing information and yarn requirements.