Classic Baby Sweater
An essential in every baby's first wardrobe is a Classic Baby Sweater. Knitted sweaters like this one will get baby off to a good start in life - cozy, comfortable, and cute as ever. This sweater is basic and handsome, with a simplicity you don't often seen in knitting patterns. Free baby knitting patterns are often cutesy and over-the-top, but this is just the thing for you parents with more classic tastes. The best part is that it fits any occasion, so try knitting a few of different colors for the newest member of your family.
Knitting Needle Size6 or 4 mm, 7 or 4.5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Bernat® Satin (3.5 oz/100 g; 200 yds/182 m) Silk
- Size 3 mos - 2 balls
- Size 6 mos - 2 balls
- Size 12 mos - 2 balls
- Size 18 mos - 3 balls
- Sizes U.S. 6 (4 mm) and U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
- 3 st holders.
Measurements:
To fit chest measurement
3 mos: 16" [ 40.5 cm ]
6 mos: 17" [ 43 cm ]
12 mos: 18" [ 45.5 cm ]
18 mos: 19" [ 48 cm ]
Finished chest
3 mos: 19" [ 48 cm ]
6 mos: 20" [ 51 cm ]
12 mos: 21" [ 53.5 cm ]
18 mos: 22" [ 56 cm ]
Abbreviations:
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.
Instructions
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
BACK
**With smaller needles, cast on 45 (47-50-52) sts.
Knit 3 rows, noting 1st row is WS and inc 2 (3-3-3) sts evenly across last row. 47 (50-53-55) sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 5½ (6½-7-7¾)" [14 (16.5-18-19.5) cm], ending with a WS row.
Shape raglans:
Cast off 3 sts beg next 2 rows. 41 (44-47-49) sts.**
Next row: (RS). K1. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Work 3 rows even.
Rep last 4 rows 1 (1-3-5) time(s) more. 37 (40-39-37) sts.
Next row: (RS). K1. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 9 (10-8-6) times more. 17(18-21-23) sts. Leave rem sts on a st holder.
FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Divide for front opening: Next row: (RS). K20 (22-23-24). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: K1. ssk. Knit to end of row.
Work 3 rows even.
Rep last 4 rows 1 (1-3-5) time(s) more. 18 (20-19-18) sts.
Sizes 3, 6 and 12 mos only: Next row: (RS). K1. ssk. Knit to end of row.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 2 (3-1) time(s) more. 15 (16-17) sts.
All sizes: Shape neck edge: 1st row: (RS). K1. ssk. Knit to last 2 (3-4-5) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a safety pin.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog.
4th row: P2tog. Purl to end of row.
5th row: As 3rd row.
6th row: Purl.
Rep 5th and 6th rows once more. 5 sts.
Dec 1 st at raglan edge only on next and every following alt row to 2 sts.
Next row: (WS). P2.
Next row: K2tog. Fasten off.
Sizes 3, 12 and 18 mos only: With RS of work facing, join yarn to rem sts on a spare needle: K2tog. Knit to end of row.
Size 6 mos only: With RS of work facing, join yarn to rem sts on spare needle and knit to end of row.
All sizes: Next row: (RS). Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Work 3 rows even.
Rep last 4 rows 1 (1-3-5) time(s) more. 18 (20-19-18) sts.
Sizes 3, 6 and 12 mos only: Next row: (RS). Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 2 (3-1) time(s) more. 15 (16-17) sts.
All sizes: Shape neck edge: 1st row: (RS). Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
2nd row: Purl to last 2 (3-4-5) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a safety pin.
3rd row: ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
4th row: Purl to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
5th row: As 3rd row.
6th row: Purl.
Rep 5th and 6th rows once more. 5 sts.
Dec 1 st at raglan edge only on next and every following alt row to 2 sts.
Next row: (WS). P2.
Next row: ssk Fasten off.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 28 (28-30-34) sts.
Knit 3 rows, noting 1st row is WS and inc 2 sts evenly across last row. 30 (30-32-36) sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed instocking st, inc 1 st each end of needle on next and every following 6th (8th-10th-10th) rows to 40 (40-42-44) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 5½ (6-7½-8)" [14 (15-19-20.5) cm], ending with a WS row.
Shape raglans: Cast off 3 sts beg next 2 rows. 34 (34-36-38) sts.
Work 2 rows even.
Next row: (RS). K1. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Work 3 rows even.
Rep last 4 rows 0 (0-0-2) times more. 32 (32-34-32) sts.
Next row: (RS). K1. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 7 (9-12-10) times. 16(12-8-10) sts.
Next row: (RS). K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Next row: P1. P2tog. Purl to last 3 sts. P2togtbl. P1.
Rep last 2 rows 2 (1-0-0) time(s) more. 4 (4-4-6) sts. Leave rem sts on a st holder.
FINISHING
Neckband: Sew raglan seams. With RS of work facing and smaller needles, K 2 (3-4-5) from right front safety pin. Pick up and knit 10 sts up Right Front neck edge. K4 (4-4-6) from right sleeve st holder. K17 (18-21-23) from back neck st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across. K4 (4-4-6) from left sleeve st holder. Pick up and knit 10 sts down Left Front neck edge. K2 (3-4-5) from left front safety pin. 47 (50-55-63) sts.
Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitwise (WS).
Front opening edging: With RS of work facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 13 (14-17-20) sts down left front opening edge. Pick up and knit 13 (14-17-20) sts up right front opening edge. Cast off.
Sew side and sleeve seams.
Key:
Red: 3 mos
Yellow: 6 mos
Green: 12 mos
Blue: 18 mos
Notes:
Love this sweater, but looking for the adult version? Check out this Mom's Classic Sweater!