I came across this baby sweater knitting pattern in easy garter stitch while looking for new project ideas to make for one of my nieces who is expecting her first daughter. I was attracted to this one as it looks so appealing and yet it’s done with the simple knit stitch.
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Where to Get the Pattern?
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This baby sweater knitting pattern is perfect for new knitters looking for a first project to do, as it only requires basic knitting skills to complete. If you have not knitted in a while and are looking to get back into the hobby, then this is a good pattern to use.
The garment is made from two simple squares knitted using garter stitch only. The sleeves are shaped using simple increasing techniques that beginners can do. The instructions and measurements are given for newborns to a 7-year-old.
Yarn?
This easy baby knitting pattern uses double knitting yarn – 2 by 100g. Something like this 100% cotton soft yarn will be ideal. Cotton yarn makes a good choice for babies as it is less likely to cause allergies like wool or acrylic yarns. The King Cole Cottonsoft DK range comes in 36 shades, many of which are pastel colours.
Needles?
4 mm wooden knitting needles are recommended for beginners and when using the double knit weight of yarn.
Need to Know Knitting Skills?
The best feature of this design is that it is geared towards beginners. You’ll only need to know how
- to cast on and off,
- to do a yarn over
- how to do the knit stitch and
- how to increase by knitting into the front and back of a stitch
If you need to remind yourself of how to knit into the front and back of a stitch to make the increase – read this post
So there you have it, a very easy baby knitwear pattern that beginners can use.
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