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.

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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.

DK-WEIGHT VERSION
4 (5) skeins Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (127 yds/116m each).
4 (6) skeins Berroco Pure Pima (115 yds/105m each).
Or 460 yds/420m (635 yds/580m) of an equivalent dk-weight yarn; 20% less without sleeves.
US 6 (4mm) needles, or size to get gauge.
22 sts / 44 rows = 4"/10cm in garter st.

WORSTED-WEIGHT VERSION
2 (3) skeins Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton (150 yds/137m each).
4 (6) skeins Mission Falls 1824 Wool (85 yds/78m each).
Or 300 yds/274m (450 yds/411m) of 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 st.

Errata & Clarification