Intermediate Knitting Projects chapter 15
Simple Baby Sweater.
This is a very easy sweater. Knit in a
simple stripe pattern, it has minimal
shaping. Before you knit an adult size
sweater, it’s a good idea to try a baby
sweater first. That way, you can learn
how to construct an entire garment on
a smaller scale, in much less time. Plus,
a hand-knit sweater is one of the nicest
gifts you can give to welcome a new
baby into the world. The instructions
here include sizes ranging from
6 months to 6 years, in case you don’t
have a baby to knit for.
SpecificationsCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
SIZES(See pattern schematic on next page.)
6 mos. (1–2 yrs., 3–4 yrs., 5–6 yrs.)
Back length: 11 (12^1 ⁄ 2 , 14, 15^1 ⁄ 2 ) inches
Finished chest circumference: 22 (26, 29, 32) inches
Sleeve length: 6^1 ⁄ 2 (8, 10, 12) inches
MATERIALS
2 (2, 2, 3) balls elann.com’s Peruvian Collection Highland Wool(100% highland wool, 109 yards/50g ball) in orange #1004
(A), 1 (1, 1, 2) ball(s) in peridot #1477 (B), and 1 ball each in purple #1778 (C), yellow #7725 (D), and blue #2699 (E)
Size 6 (4mm) needles
Size 7 (4.5mm) needles
Size 6 (4mm) circular needle, at least 20 inches long, for working trim
Three stitch holders
Set of three size 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles for grafting shoulder seams
Row counter, if desired, to keep track of shaping rows on sleeves
Tapestry needle
Five^1 ⁄ 2 - to^5 ⁄ 8 -inchbuttons
GAUGE
18 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches over stockinette stitch on size 7 (4.5mm) needles