About the Knitting Pattern

The Two Little Rudolphs Cardigan is a festive knit designed to fit little ones from birth to 2 years old. Worked in double knitting wool, it features two Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer motifs on the front, each with bright red noses for a joyful seasonal touch. With its round neckline, ribbed edgings and button‑fastened front, this cardigan has a timeless, easy‑to‑wear shape that’s perfect for winter days.

Design Details

The body is knitted in one piece up to the armholes, creating a smooth, seamless finish. The sleeves are knitted separately and sewn in, and stitches are picked up to work the neckband and buttonbands. A chart is included to guide you through the Rudolph motif.

Sizes

Instructions include four sizes:

• 0–3 months

• 3–6 months

• 6–12 months

• 12–24 months

Skills Level

Intermediate — written instructions are provided, but some experience working from a chart is recommended for the motif.

Yarn

Designed for double knitting (DK) wool. Overseas equivalents: USA Light Worsted / Australian 8 ply.

The cardigan shown is knitted in:

• Robin Bonny Babe DK — Cream (1366)

• Robin DK — Mink (143), Latte (142), Red (042), Black (044)

Needles

• 3.25 mm (USA 3) and 4.0 mm (USA 6) straight needles

Other Requirements

• 6 buttons

• Stitch markers

• Stitch holders

Important Information

This knitting pattern is written in English using British terminology. It is supplied as a digital download PDF.

Copyright

Copyright © Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell, share, reproduce or distribute the pattern or any part of it. 

About the Knitting Pattern

The Festive Penguins Jacket is a joyful Christmas knit designed to fit children from 2 to 11 years old. Worked in double knitting (DK) wool, this cardigan features a cabled yoke and four cheerful penguins—two on the front and two on the back—each wrapped up in colourful scarves and topped with festive pompom hats. The jacket fastens with three buttons at the yoke, allowing the lower body to drape comfortably for a relaxed, child‑friendly fit. Ribbed edges at the neckline, cuffs, and hem give a tidy, stretchy finish that holds its shape beautifully.

Design Details

The back, left front, right front, and sleeves are each worked flat up to the yoke. All pieces are then joined onto the same needle to complete the decorative cable design across the yoke. Once the yoke is finished, the sleeve and side seams are sewn together. Stitches are picked up along the front edges to knit the button and buttonhole bands. A full chart is provided for the penguin motif.

Sizes

Instructions include 5 sizes:

·       2–3 years

·       4–5 years

·       6–7 years

·       8–9 years

·       10–11 years

Skills Level

Intermediate. Written instructions are provided, and you will also need experience of:

• Working from a chart for the motif

• Using a cable needle for the yoke

Yarn

This pattern uses double knitting (DK) wool. Suitable alternatives include USA Light Worsted or Australian 8 ply.

The jacket shown is knitted in Stylecraft Special DK shades:

• Empire (1247)

• Lipstick (1246)

• White (1001)

• Green (1116)

• Yellow (1823)

• Black (1002)

Needles

• 3.25 mm (USA 3) and 4.0 mm (USA 6) straight needles

Other Requirements

• 1 cable needle (4 mm)

• Stitch holders

• 3 buttons

Important Information

The pattern is written in English using British terminology. This is a digital download PDF.

Copyright

© Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, share, reproduce, or distribute the pattern or any part of it. 

About the Knitting Pattern

The Sleigh Ride Teddies Cardigans are a festive pair of children’s knits featuring two teddy bears dressed in their Christmas jackets and hats. Each teddy sits proudly on a sleigh, gliding across a snowy landscape — a joyful motif that little ones will adore. The pattern includes two styles: a classic Round Neck Cardigan and a smart V‑Neck Cardigan, both designed to fit children from 6 months to 7 years and knitted in double knitting (DK) wool. The pattern is written in English and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Design Details

Each cardigan features a Christmas teddy motif on both fronts, worked from the included chart. The front, back and sleeves are knitted separately and then sewn together. Ribbed buttonhole bands are added by picking up stitches; for the V‑Neck version, you may prefer to use a 3.25 mm circular needle to make picking up stitches easier.

Sizes

Instructions are provided for five sizes:

• 6–12 months

• 1–2 years

• 2–3 years

• 4–5 years

• 6–7 years

Skills Level

Intermediate — written instructions are provided, but experience working from a chart is recommended for the motif.

Yarn

Designed for double knitting (DK) wool. (Overseas equivalents: USA Light Worsted / Australian 8‑ply.)

Cardigans shown in the main image use Stylecraft Special DK in the following shades: French Navy (1854), White (1001), Lipstick (1246), Camel (1420), Mustard (1823), Mocha (1064) and Black (1002).

Needles

• 3.25 mm and 4.0 mm straight needles (USA sizes 3 and 6)

• Optional: 3.25 mm circular needle for picking up stitches on the V‑Neck Cardigan

Other Requirements

• Round Neck Cardigan: 6 (6, 6, 6, 7) buttons

• V‑Neck Cardigan: 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) buttons

• Stitch markers

Important Information

This knitting pattern is written in English using British terminology. It is supplied as an instant digital download PDF.

Copyright

Copyright © Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, share, reproduce or distribute the pattern or any part of it. 

About the Knitting Pattern

A festive baby and toddler jacket featuring cheerful Santa Claus motifs on both the front and back. Knitted in double knitting (DK) wool, this design includes a beautifully textured cabled yoke and fastens neatly with three buttons at the yoke. The pattern is written in English and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Design Details

The back, left front, right front, and sleeves are worked flat separately up to the yoke. All pieces are then joined onto a single needle to complete the cable design across the yoke. After finishing, the sleeve and side seams are sewn together, and stitches are picked up along the front edges to knit the button and buttonhole bands.  A chart is provided for the Santa motifs.

Sizes

The pattern includes two sizes:

• 6–12 months

• 18–24 months

Skills Level

Intermediate. Written instructions are provided, but you’ll need experience working from a chart for the motifs and using a cable needle for the yoke.

Yarn

Knitted in double knitting (DK) wool. Overseas equivalents: USA Light Worsted / Australian 8‑ply. The jumper shown uses:

• Sirdar Snuggly DK — Pastel Blue (0321), White (0251), Flamenco (0242), Black (0312)

• Rico Baby Classic DK — Light Pink (Powder 038)

Needles

• 3.25 mm and 4.0 mm straight needles (USA 3 and 6)

Other Requirements

• 1 cable needle (size 4 mm)

• Stitch holders

• 3 buttons

Important Information

The pattern is written in English using British terminology and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Copyright

© Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, share, reproduce, or distribute the pattern or any part of it. 

About the Knitting Pattern

The Christmas Penguins Cardigans are festive knits available in both V‑neck and Round Neck styles. Designed to fit children from 6 months to 7 years, each cardigan features two delightful penguins wearing Santa hats. The pattern is written in English and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Design Details

The front, back and sleeves are knitted separately and then sewn together. Ribbed button bands are picked up and knitted; for the V‑neck version, you may prefer using a 3.25 mm circular needle to make picking up stitches easier. A chart is provided for the penguin motif.

Sizes

Instructions include five sizes:

• 6–12 months

• 1–2 years

• 2–3 years

• 4–5 years

• 6–7 years

Skills Level

Intermediate. The pattern includes written instructions, but you will need experience working from a chart for the motif.

Yarn

Knitted using double knitting (DK) wool. Overseas equivalents: USA Light Worsted or Australian 8‑ply.

Cardigans shown use:

• Sirdar Snuggly DK — Pastel Blue (0321), White (0251), Black (0312), Red Flamenco (0242)

• Olympus DK — Yellow (853)

Needles

• 3.25 mm and 4.0 mm straight needles (USA sizes 3 and 6)

• (Optional) Small crochet hook for to help make small pompoms

• (Optional) 3.25 mm circular needle for picking up stitches on the V‑neck cardigan

Other Requirements

• Buttons for Round Neck: 6 (6, 6, 6, 7)

• Buttons for V‑Neck: 3 (3, 4, 5, 5)

• Stitch markers

Important Information

This knitting pattern is written in English using British terminology and is a digital download PDF.

Copyright

Copyright © Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell, share, reproduce, or distribute the pattern or any part of it.

About the Knitting Pattern

The Santa & Rudolph Peekaboo Cardigans are designed to fit children from 6 months to 7 years old. Each cardigan features a Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red‑Nosed Reindeer motif, with both characters peeking playfully over the rib edging. Knitted in double knitting (DK) wool, the pattern includes options for a classic Round Neck or a smart V‑Neck style.

This pattern is written in English and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Design Details

The front, back, and sleeves are knitted separately and sewn together. Ribbed buttonhole bands are added by picking up stitches along the edges — a 3.25 mm circular needle may be used to make this easier for the V‑Neck version. A chart is provided for the motif.

Sizes

Instructions are included for five sizes:

• 6–12 months

• 1–2 years

• 2–3 years

• 4–5 years

• 6–7 years

Skills Level

Intermediate. Written instructions are provided, but some experience is needed to work from a chart for the motif.

Yarn

The pattern uses double knitting wool (equivalent to USA light worsted or Australian 8 ply). The pictured cardigans were knitted using Rico Baby Classic DK in the following shades:

• Green (Ivy 062)

• Red (009)

• White (001)

• Beige (Greige 017)

• Brown (Clay 037)

• Black (099)

• Light Pink (Powder 038)

Needles

• 3.25 mm and 4.0 mm straight needles (USA 3 and 6)

• (Optional) small crochet hook for making pompoms

• (Optional) 3.25 mm circular needle for picking up stitches on the V‑Neck cardigan

Other Requirements

• Buttons: 6 (6, 6, 6, 7) for Round Neck / 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) for V‑Neck

• Stitch markers

Important Information

The pattern is written in British terminology and supplied as a digital download PDF. No physical item will be posted.

Copyright

© Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, share, reproduce, or distribute the pattern or any part of it. 

About the Knitting Pattern

A festive jacket for babies and toddlers aged 6–12 months and 18–24 months, featuring an adorable Christmas robin motif on both the front and the back. Knitted in double knitting (DK) wool, the cardigan includes a beautifully textured cabled yoke and fastens neatly with three buttons at the top. The pattern is written in English and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Design Details

The back, left front, right front, and sleeves are each worked flat up to the yoke. All pieces are then joined onto the same needle to complete the decorative cable design across the yoke. Once the yoke is finished, the sleeve and side seams are sewn together. Stitches are then picked up along the front edges to knit the button and buttonhole bands. A chart is provided for the robin motifs.

Sizes

The pattern includes two sizes:

• 6–12 months

• 18–24 months

Skills Level

Intermediate. The pattern includes written instructions, but you will also need experience of:

• Working from a chart for the robin motif

• Using a cable needle to complete the yoke design

Yarn

This pattern uses double knitting (DK) wool. Suitable alternatives include USA Light Worsted or Australian 8‑ply.

The jacket shown is knitted in:

• Rico Baby Classic DK — Green (027), Red (009), White (001)

• Stylecraft DK — Black (1002), Brown Walnut (1054), Yellow Sunshine (1114)

Needles

• 3.25 mm (USA 3) and 4.0 mm (USA 6) straight needles

Other Requirements

• 1 cable needle (4 mm)

• Stitch holders

• 3 buttons

• Small crochet hook (optional) for helping pull through yarn when making pompoms

Important Information

The pattern is written in English using British terminology and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Copyright

© Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, share, reproduce, or distribute the pattern or any part of it. 

About the Knitting Pattern

The Little Christmas Penguins Jacket is a festive children’s cardigan designed to fit ages 6–12 months and 18–24 months, featuring cheerful penguins on both the front and back, each wearing a pompom Santa hat. The jacket is knitted in double knitting (DK) wool and finished with a textured cabled yoke and ribbed edges to help the garment keep its shape. The pattern is written in English and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Design Details

The back, left front, right front, and sleeves are each worked flat up to the yoke. All pieces are then joined onto a single needle to complete the decorative cable design across the yoke. After the yoke is finished, the sleeve and side seams are sewn together. Stitches are picked up along the front edges to knit the button and buttonhole bands. A chart is provided for the penguin motif.

Sizes

The pattern includes 2 sizes:

• 6–12 months

• 18–24 months

Skills Level

Intermediate. The pattern includes written instructions, but you will also need experience of:

• Working from a chart for the motif

• Using a cable needle to complete the yoke design

Yarn

Designed for double knitting (DK) wool. Overseas equivalents: USA Light Worsted or Australian 8 ply.

Jacket shown in the main image uses:

• Patons Smoothie DK: Lime (1010), White (1020)

• Stylecraft DK: Black (1002), Mustard (1823), Lipstick (1246)

Needles

• 3.25 mm (USA 3) and 4 mm (USA 6) straight needles

Other Requirements

• 1 cable needle (4 mm)

• Stitch holders

• 3 buttons

• Small crochet hook (optional) for helping pull yarn through when making pompoms

Important Information

The pattern is written in English using British terminology. This is a digital download PDF knitting pattern.

Copyright

© Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, share, reproduce, or distribute the pattern or any part of it.

About the Knitting Pattern

The Red‑Nose Reindeer Jacket is a children’s Christmas cardigan designed to fit ages 2 to 11 years. Featuring two adorable Rudolph motifs on the back and one on each front side, every reindeer is finished with a bright red pompom nose for festive cheer. Knitted in double knitting (DK) wool, the jacket is shaped with a beautifully textured cabled yoke, a three‑button fastening, and ribbed edges. The pattern is written in English and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Design Details

The jacket is constructed with a decorative cabled yoke that forms the main feature of the design. The back, left front, right front, and sleeves are each worked flat up to the yoke. All pieces are then joined onto the same needle to complete the cable pattern across the top. Once the yoke is finished, the sleeve and side seams are sewn together. Stitches are picked up along the front edges to knit the button and buttonhole bands. A chart is provided for the Rudolph motif.

Sizes

Instruction includes 5 sizes:

• 2–3 years

• 4–5 years

• 6–7 years

• 8–9 years

• 10–11 years

Skills Level

Intermediate. You will need experience of:

• Working from a chart for the motif

• Using a cable needle to complete the yoke design

Yarn

This pattern uses double knitting (DK) wool. (Overseas equivalents: USA Light Worsted or Australian 8‑ply.)

The cardigan shown is knitted in Stylecraft Special DK in the following shades:

• Lipstick (1246)

• White (1001)

• Walnut (1054)

• Dark Brown (1004)

• Black (1002)

Needles

• 3.25 mm (USA 3) and 4.0 mm (USA 6) straight needles

Other Requirements

• 1 cable needle (4 mm)

• Stitch holders

• 3 buttons

• Small crochet hook (recommended for pulling yarn through when making the pompom noses)

Important Information

The pattern is written in English using British terminology. This is a digital download PDF.

Copyright

© Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, share, reproduce, or distribute the pattern or any part of it. 

About the Knitting Pattern

The Rudolph Yuletide Parade Jacket is a festive children’s cardigan designed to fit ages 4 to 11 years. Rows of Rudolph the Red‑Nosed Reindeer parade proudly around both the front and back, creating a joyful Christmas knit that feels traditional, charming, and full of character. The pattern is written in English and supplied as a digital download PDF.

Design Details

This jacket features three rows of Rudolph motifs across the front and back, each worked from a provided chart. The body and sleeves are knitted flat up to the yoke, where all pieces are joined onto the same needle to complete the textured cable design across the top. Once the yoke is finished, the sleeve and side seams are sewn together. Stitches are then picked up along the front edges to work the button and buttonhole bands. Ribbed cuffs, hem, and neckline give a neat, comfortable finish.

Sizes

Instructions include 4 sizes:

·       4–5 years

·       6–7 years

·       8–9 years

·       10–11 years

Skills Level

Intermediate. You will need experience of:

• Working from a chart for the motif

• Using a cable needle to complete the yoke design

Yarn

Knitted using double knitting (DK) wool. Overseas equivalents: USA Light Worsted / Australian 8 ply. The sample is shown in Stylecraft Special DK shades: Lipstick (1246), Camel (1420), and Dark Brown (1004).

Needles

• 3.25 mm and 4 mm (USA 3 and 6) straight needles

• 4 mm circular needle (optional for yoke)

Other Requirements

• 1 cable needle (4 mm)

• Stitch holders

• 8 (8, 9, 9) buttons

Important Information

Please note the pattern is written in English using British terminology and is supplied as a digital download PDF.

Copyright

© Elizabeth Primrose Patterns. All rights reserved. This knitting pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, share, reproduce, or distribute the pattern or any part of it.