Cotton Knit Baby Set - Argyle Cardigan and Trousers, 3 to 24 Months

An argyle knit set that buttons at the front

A two-piece knitted baby set: a button-front cardigan worked in a diamond argyle pattern, and matching long trousers. The diamonds are knitted into the fabric rather than printed on top, so the pattern sits flush with the surface and will not crack, peel or lift in the wash.

Knitted at nine gauge, an open needle setting that gives a soft, substantial fabric with visible stitch texture. This is the warmer end of the range - an autumn and winter piece worn over a bodysuit or under a coat. The cardigan buttons at the front, so nothing is pulled over the head.

What you get

One set contains two pieces in the same colour:

• One long-sleeve button-front argyle cardigan
• One pair of matching knitted long trousers

Both are supplied together as one set and are not sold separately.

Product details

• Long-sleeve knitted cardigan and matching full-length trousers
• 89.3% cotton, 10.7% nylon, knitted at nine gauge
• Argyle diamond pattern knitted into the fabric
• Single row of buttons down the front - no zip or poppers
• Ribbed cuffs and hem; knitted elasticated waistband on the trousers
• No hood
• Suitable for boys and girls
• Colours: Light Blue, Lotus Pink, Light Yellow
• Sizes 66, 73, 80 and 90
• Suitable for autumn, winter and early spring

Fabric and safety

The yarn is 89.3% cotton for softness and breathability, with 10.7% nylon. The nylon does the structural work: it holds the argyle pattern square rather than letting the diamonds skew, and keeps the ribbing springy through repeated washes.

The set is graded safety class A - the strictest of the three textile safety grades and the one required for clothing worn by infants under three. It sets tighter limits on formaldehyde, pH and colour fastness than the grades applied to older children's and adult clothing.

Size guide

Measurements are flat, in centimetres, and may vary by 1-2cm. Chest is a half-measurement, so the full circumference is double the figure shown.

Flat measurements for size 66 have not been published by the maker. Contact us before ordering that size and we will confirm them.

Fit notes

The size number is the child's height in centimetres, so size 80 is cut for a child of around 80cm rather than a set age. Height is the more reliable guide here.

The set is cut close to the body. If your child is between two sizes, take the larger size - worth doing on a winter piece, since it will usually be worn over something. The waistband stretches over a nappy and the cuffs turn up on smaller sizes.

Styling

The cardigan works over a plain long-sleeve bodysuit, and the pattern is busy enough that everything else should stay solid. Add plain booties and a solid cotton hat. Once outgrown as a set, the cardigan carries on over jeans or cord trousers.

Care

• Hand wash below 30°C, light and dark colours separately
• Fasten the buttons before washing to stop the placket stretching
• Dry flat and reshape while damp - do not wring or twist
• Dry away from direct sunlight; do not soak for long periods
• A little colour may lift in the first two washes
• Loose cotton fibres on a new garment rinse away in the first wash
• Light pilling is normal on knitted cotton - lift pills with a fabric shaver

What is not included

The set is the cardigan and trousers only. Hats, booties, socks, bodysuits, blankets and toys in the photographs are styling props and are not supplied.