Baby Bandit Sweater Pattern

Baby Bandit by Jacqueline Cieslak | BABY BANDIT is a whimsical cardigan for the playful thief in all of us. The design was inspired by Beatrix Potter’s timeless illustrations, featuring subtle gathers around the collar and cuffs, and named for Peter Rabbit, the daring childhood hero who knew how to claim a carrot that was rightfully his. With a seamless yoked top-down construction knit mostly in stockinette and unique folded hems for the collar and cuffs, this design is meant to be a comfort project, both in the making and wearing. The pattern includes 9 sizes, from newborn through 12 years, and 7 video tutorials to walk you through the unique finishing details.

Gauge: US 4 (3.5 mm) 32”/80 cm circular, smaller circular or DPNs or sleeves and cuffs if not using magic loop

Finished Measurements: 

• In inches: (18.25, 19.25, 20.25) [22.25, 24, 26.25] {28, 30.25, 32}
• In centimeters: (45.5, 48, 51) [55.25, 60, 65.5] {70, 75.5, 80}

Materials Used: Little Skein in the Big Wool’s Harvest Sport (312 yds / 285 meters / 100 g), a non-superwash domestic Merino & Rambouillet wool blend

Needle Size: 22 sts and 32 rows over 4”/10cm in stockinette after blocking

Pattern Includes: Written Instructions

Skill Level: Intermediate