Cozy Baby Sweater

This simple yet adorable baby sweater is designed for beginners and features a relaxed fit, making it perfect for layering during colder months. Follow this detailed pattern to create a lovely piece that’s both functional and stylish!

Materials

• Yarn: 1.5 skeins of soft, worsted weight cotton yarn in a cream color with speckles.
• Needles: Size 5 mm (US 8) circular needles or straight needles.
• Gauge: 14 stitches x 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
• Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St: Stitch
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• BO: Bind Off

Instructions

Body

1. CO 54 stitches.
2. Row 1: K across all stitches.
3. Row 2: P across all stitches.
4. Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 12 inches from CO edge.
5. Begin to shape the armholes:
• Row 1: K 20, BO 14 stitches, K to end.
• Row 2: P across.
• Row 3: K across.
• Row 4: P across.
6. Continue working until the piece measures 16 inches from the CO edge.

Back Yoke

1. Turn your work and begin on the RS.
2. Continue K on the first 20 stitches, then CO 14 stitches over the BO stitches. K to end.
3. Work in stockinette stitch (one row K, one row P) for 3 inches, ending with a P row.
4. Now start the neck shaping:
• Row 1: K 10, BO 14 stitches, K 10.
• Row 2: P 10, CO 14 stitches, P 10.
5. Continue working until the total length from the beginning measures 20 inches.

Sleeves

1. With the sweater still on the needle, pick up and knit 12 stitches on each side of the armhole (28 stitches total).
2. Work in stockinette stitch until sleeve measures 10 inches from where stitches were picked up.

Finishing

1. BO all stitches loosely.
2. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
3. Block the sweater gently to shape.
4. Your cozy baby sweater is complete! Enjoy dressing your little one in this beautiful handmade garment.