NATURALLY K479 CROSSOVER CARDIGAN & HAT KNITTING PATTERNA soft crossover baby cardigan with raglan shaping and a coordinating hat, sized from newborn to 12–18 months.Pattern overview: The back, crossover fronts and sleeves are knitted flat with raglan shaping, then seamed. Garter-stitch front bands are worked as part of the fronts and joined across the back neck. The hat is knitted flat with shaped earflap sections, a decreased crown and optional ties. An intermediate project for knitters comfortable with raglan shaping, buttonholes and seaming.Sizes and finished measurements Size Newborn 3 months 6–9 months 12–18 months To fit chest (cm) 36 41 46 51 Finished chest (cm) 41 46 51 56 Back-neck length (cm) 20 22 25 28 Sleeve length to underarm (cm) 10 13 15 18 Approx. hat circumference (cm) 33 35.5 39.5 42 Yarn requirementsAllowances are approximate and have been converted from the authorised pattern using the stated yarn metreage. Item Newborn 3 months 6–9 months 12–18 months Cardigan & hat – metres 356 534 534 712 Recommended yarn: Sesia Bimbo Printed Cotton 4ply (178m per 50g).Pattern details Yarn weight: 4ply Strand count: one strand throughout Needles: 2.75mm and 3.25mm straight needles Notions: stitch holders, markers and 2 buttons; optional cords for the hat Gauge: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.25mm needles Self-patterning yarn note: Work every ball from the same end for the most consistent print sequence.This listing is for the knitting pattern only, not a finished garment.