If you love beautifully textured baby knits, the Glasgow Baby Cardigan and Hat is a charming project to add to your knitting list. Designed by Donna Anderson, this coordinated set combines a classic baby cardigan with a matching hat and a distinctive linked cable detail that gives the finished pieces plenty of character.
The design is worked in Aran-weight yarn, making it a lovely choice for creating a warm and cozy outfit for babies and young children. The pattern includes five sizes and instructions for both the cardigan and matching hat.
Glasgow Baby Cardigan and Hat Knitting Pattern
One of the most eye-catching features of Glasgow is the unusual cable motif running across the cardigan and hat. The raised interlocking shapes create a bold textured effect while the ribbed borders and buttoned front give the cardigan a neat, traditional finish.
The same textured motif is carried onto the matching hat, finished with a pompom for an especially cute coordinated look.
Pattern Details
- Pattern: Glasgow
- Designer: Donna Anderson – Designed by Donna
- Projects included: Cardigan and matching hat
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Sizes: 5 sizes
- Pattern sizing: 16–24 inches
- Finished sizes: approximately 17–27 inches
- Approximate age range: Birth to 4 years
- Needles: 4 mm and 5 mm
- Cable needles: 2 required
- Other supplies: Buttons and optional pompom
Yarn Requirements
The original sample uses Stylecraft Special Aran. According to the designer, the cardigan requires approximately 2 (2:2:3:3) 100g balls, depending on the size you choose. The matching hat requires approximately one 100g ball.
Donna also recommends Paintbox Aran as another suitable yarn option for this design. As always, checking your gauge before beginning is a good idea, particularly when knitting garments where the finished measurements matter.
A Beautiful Linked Cable Design
The feature that really makes Glasgow stand out is its linked cable texture. Instead of a simple traditional cable running vertically through the garment, the design creates large interlocking shapes that become an important part of the overall look.
Two cable needles are used to create the distinctive motif. That may sound challenging if you have only worked basic cables before, but the designer describes the technique as straightforward when the pattern instructions are followed carefully. It is a great opportunity for knitters who want to try something a little different from standard baby cardigan textures.
Five Sizes for Babies and Toddlers
The Glasgow pattern provides five sizes from 16 to 24 inches, with finished measurements ranging from approximately 17 to 27 inches. The designer gives an approximate age range from birth to four years.
Because children can vary considerably in size, it is best to choose the pattern size according to the child's measurements rather than age alone.
Why We Love This Knitting Pattern
Glasgow has a wonderful balance between traditional baby knitting and a more unusual contemporary texture. The cardigan has a practical button-front construction, while the deep ribbed borders provide a polished finish.
The coordinating hat makes the project particularly appealing if you are knitting a complete handmade outfit or looking for a special baby gift. Knit the two pieces in the same shade for a classic matching set, or experiment with different colors to create your own version.
Get the Glasgow Knitting Pattern
The Glasgow pattern is an original design by Donna Anderson of Designed by Donna. It is a paid knitting pattern and is available directly from the designer.
Get the Glasgow Knitting Pattern
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Pattern credit: Glasgow was designed by Donna Anderson of Designed by Donna. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the pattern instructions. This page is an independent pattern guide intended to help knitters discover the design and find the original pattern from its designer.