The Design
“The perfect first sweater—for baby and for knitter.”
There’s something sweet, even naïve, about an all-garter-stitch baby sweater. It’s a perfect first sweater—for baby and for knitter. And, whether it’s your first sweater or your hundredth, you’ll appreciate not having to add front or neck bands when you’re done. That’s the beauty of garter stitch.
Blue Sky Fibers’ is wonderful for this sweet little sweater. The natural softness of 100% certified organic cotton bounces through this worsted-weight yarn’s loose, 2-ply twist. With a springy-ness that’s reminiscent of wool and a fantastic range of deeply saturated colors, Organic Cotton Worsted will quickly knit up this wee jacket—easy peasy!
The Details
FINISHED SIZES
To fit 6–12 months (12–18 months); details for larger size in ( ).
Chest = 20 (24)"/50 (60)cm. Shoulder to hem = 10 (12)"/25 (30)cm. Sleeve length = 6 (8)"/15 (20)cm.
YARN
2 (3) skeins (150 yds/137m each). Shown in color 80-bone, 6-12 month size.
Or 300 yds/274m (450 yds/411m) of equivalent worsted-weight yarn; 20% less without sleeves.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 8 (5mm) needles, or size to get gauge.
GAUGE
18 sts/36 rows = 4"/10cm in garter stitch.