If you're a knitting enthusiast or a newbie looking to dive into the wonderful realm of crafting with needles and yarn, you're in the right place. In this blog post, we're thrilled to present you with a curated collection of the very best easy baby knits - all knitted flat on straight needles with 4-ply yarn.

Whether you're a seasoned knitter searching for quick and satisfying projects or someone who's just discovered the joy of crafting, we've got you covered. We've delved into our archive to bring you a handpicked selection of knitting patterns that are not only beginner-friendly but also designed specifically for the versatile and delicate 4-ply yarn. From cosy hats to adorable baby clothes and cozy blankets, these patterns offer a world of creativity and inspiration, all conveniently packaged as downloadable PDFs.

Join us as we explore these patterns, the versatility of 4-ply yarn, and the sheer pleasure of creating beautiful, handcrafted items. Get your knitting needles and your favorite skein of 4-ply yarn ready, because you're about to embark on a knitting adventure that's both fun and fulfilling. Let's get started!

Party Popper Cardigans

These simple easy-stitch cardigans give two very different looks - you can choose to make the short- or long-sleeved cardigan in one colour or colour-blocked. These cardigans are worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed, using simple St st and Moss st. Options are given to place the buttonholes on the Left or the Right.

Yarn: 4-ply
Needles: 3.25mm straight
Age: 3-24 months

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Spring Flowers Vest & Cardigan

Little ones will love this matching cardigan and tank top, with a fantastic colour pattern created using easy slipped stitches. These delightful garments are worked flat in pieces and seamed. Knit a short-sleeve cardigan and sleeveless tank in a simple slip stitch pattern and St st, working one colour across each row. Slip all sts p-wise, with yarn held loosely on the WS of the work.

Yarn: 4-ply
Needles: 3.25mm straight
Age: 3-24 months

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Polperro Pinny Dress

Worn alone on a summer’s day or layered over long sleeves and leggings in cooler weather, this dress is perfect for all seasons. Fronts and back are worked separately from the bottom up, beginning with a garter hem. Sts are cast off for armholes and neckline and shoulders are worked separately with buttonholes on the back piece. Sts are picked up to work a garter edging around the armholes and neckline. We recommend knitting the front before the back, as in the pattern so, if you run out of any colour, you can change the stripe pattern at the top-back neck where it will be less visible.

Yarn: 4-ply
Needles: 3.25mm straight
Age: Newborn to 4 years

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Sunshine Sundae Baby Jumper

This summery project is certainly simple, but it will make a great gift for a baby. This is the most basic of basic baby jumpers! It is worked all in one piece from lower back hem to lower front hem, with cast-on and cast-off stitches shaping the sleeves and boat neck. There is no shaping, so if you can cast on, knit and cast off you can make one of these.

Yarn: 4-ply
Needles: 3.25mm straight
Age: Newborn-18 months

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Sweet Stripy Hat & Mittens

This is the perfect last-minute make to knit for little ones. The hat and mittens are worked flat and seamed. The bow is worked in one piece, folded in half and seamed.

Yarn: 4-ply
Needles: 3.25mm straight
Age: Newborn-12 months

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Wee Waistcoat

This super cute wasitcoat is the perfect cheery addition to a new baby's outfit. This is a great stash busting project as you can knit this wasitcoat in any colours you wish. Designed by Jacinta Bowie, this is a quick knit that features a stylish trim.

Yarn: 4-ply
Needles: 3.25mm straight
Age: Newborn-6 months

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Simple Baby Cardigan

Little ones will love this cute modern cardigan, which is super quick and easy to knit. This yoke striped cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece and then divided for the armholes. Both the body and the sleeves are worked flat and seamed. You can work the buttonholes on left or right band, following instructions for the version you prefer.

Yarn: 4-ply
Needles: 4mm straight
Age: Prem-6 months

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