Knitting Pattern | Fridas Schlüttli with bonnet

FRIDAS Schlüttli is a baby cardigan with buttons following the raglan shoulder line down the side of the cardigan. The advantage of this raglan cardigan in comparison to a baby sweater is that it can be fully opened. So, you do not have to pull the sweater above the newborns head.
The Schlüttli is knitted top down without a seam. After knitting the collar and button tab the body and sleeves are separated. First the body afterwards the sleeves are knitted. To avoid gaps under the arm this pattern includes a step-by-step explanation of increased stitches under the arms.
The pattern includes two yarn proposals. The merino wool is perfect for winter and the cotton alternative for summer days.
The Schlüttli is named after my little daughter. I designed this Schlüttli as a birth gift.

FRIDAS schlüttli is suitable for beginners. To avoid gaps under the arm this pattern includes a step-by-step explanation of increased stitches under the arms. You need the following skills: k, p, m1l, m1r, k2tog, ssk

50/56 and 62/68

Yarn proposal
• Baby Merino by DROPS 50 g = 175 m, 100 % merino wool
• Alternative: Safran by DROPS 50 g = 160 m, 100 % cotton

Material
• Circular needle 3,5 mm, 60 cm
• Double point needles 3,5 mm (as alternative you can use the circular needle, but at least 2 are needed for the strings of the bonnet)
• 7 buttons, 15 mm (+needle and yarn to fix the buttons)
• 5 stitch markers (one in a different colour or shape makes the knitting of the bonnet easier)
• 2 cables, stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle