[cathedralmouse]

I'm planning on knitting a baby cardigan for my latest granddaughter. I've knitted many, many cardigans but always with a separate buttonband that needs to be sewn on. Not my favourite job, so I'd like to learn the best way of knitting a band along with the front, all in one piece. Rib, garter stitch, width? It would save me some time as baby is due soon, so I wondered if anyone has any suggestions. I would be grateful for any ideas! Thank you.

 

[Magna84]

About 6 stitches, depending on weight of yarn, 1x1 ribbing works just fine.

 

[vlsg56]

Many different options-I just finished one that had an extra 4 stitches on each front edge and was knitted in garter stitch ( place markers so that you don't forget to change the edge stitches). One side must be the buttonhole row-knit to last 4 stitches, k2t, yo, k2. Depending on size, space this row at even intervals.

Vickie

 

[GrumpyGramma]

Once you've decided on the stitch pattern and count, if you're using garter or seed stitch you'll want to be aware of row gauge differences. A short row thrown in every so many rows makes a huge difference.

Short Rows in Garter or Seed St Border

eta I've never actually swatched to figure out how often to add a short row, I just eyeball it.

 

[abc123retired]

Once you've decided on the stitch pattern and count, if you're using garter or seed stitch you'll want to be aware of row gauge differences. A short row thrown in every so many rows makes a huge difference.

Short Rows in Garter or Seed St Border

eta I've never actually swatched to figure out how often to add a short row, I just eyeball it.

Seed Stitch is very stable and doesn't need short rows. I use it all the time and the bands do not pull up like garter stitch bands I see all the time.

 

[tortie]

I’ve just done a cardigan using seed stitch for the “knitted along with” button bands and it hasn’t pulled up. ????

 

[cathedralmouse]

Thank you all very much for the suggestions, and for the very clear video link which was very helpful, so I've saved it. I also found another video with another idea that some of you might find interesting. Same idea, just with an 'edge'. It might look nice on a child's cardigan.

As ever, thank you for your prompt help, now I can start knitting.

 

[SKRUGER]

My suggestion - don’t put button holes in the band. When knitting is finished, sew snaps and on sides and add a nice button on top for decoration. Snaps are easier for the mom and the knitting part is easier for you. If you need more help with this, PM me. Sue

 

[Nanamel14]

I like to do top down and seamless jumpers/cardigans, I like that the button bands are knit as you go ....the last time I made a cardigan and had to pic up stitches for my button band I wasn't happy with how it looked and flogged and done again I think it took longer than the rest lol
So I now only use patterns that have it included

 

[fancythatfancythis]

Good tip here, thanks for the link.

Once you've decided on the stitch pattern and count, if you're using garter or seed stitch you'll want to be aware of row gauge differences. A short row thrown in every so many rows makes a huge difference.

Short Rows in Garter or Seed St Border

eta I've never actually swatched to figure out how often to add a short row, I just eyeball it.