G 6 hook
Bernat Baby softee yarn
Size: newborn
Chain 36
Row 1:
dc in 4th ch from hook and next 3 chs,
3 dc in next ch,
dc in next 5 chs,
3 dc in next ch,
dc in next 10 chs,
3 dc in next ch,
3 dc in next ch,
dc in next 5 chs,
3 dc in next ch,
dc in last 5 chs.
ch 2, turn.
rows 2-5: dc in each dc across putting 3dc in center dc of 3dc group below. Ch 2, turn.
row 6: dc across to center of first 3dc group, ch 4, skip across to next 3dc, dc in center st and each st across to center st of 3rd dc group, ch4, skip to last 3dc put dc in center of 3dc group and across to end. ch 2, turn. *Armhole construction tutorial*
row 7: dc in each dc and chain across. ch 2, turn.
rows 8-15: dc in each dc across. Ch 2, turn.
At end of row 15, ch 1, work 2 sc in each end stitch up front side of sweater placing buttonholes where you like. (buttonhole- sc, ch 3, sc in next st)
Work 3 sc in last stitch, sc around neckline, put 3 sc in last st of neck, work 2 sc in each end stitch down side of sweater, work 3 sc in last stitch and sc across bottom of sweater, put 2 sc in last st and join to first sc. finish off.
2008 Bella Bambina Knits
If you make one of these for a gift please consider making one for charity.
You can sell items made from my patterns at local craft fairs and for charity. Please DO NOT sell them online. Thank you.
24 comments:
this is adorable.
Kelly,
How would I make this fit 1 and 2 year old boys? Increase the chains and stitches? Your patterns are very easy for me to make unlike a lot of kid sweaters!
You could try going up one or 2 hook sizes and heavier yarn. Or you could follow the instructions for the top of the pullover(just don't join it) also using a larger hook and thicker yarn.
Ohohoh! I have a new niece coming, and this is exactly what I will be making THANK YOU!!!! Your site is adorable!
I've been searching for sweater patterns for toddler boys.These are darling and easy to understand. do you have a book of patterns out? I also will have play a litte bit to figure out bigger sizes. Oh well hopefully I'll figure it out.
Thanks for sharing with all of us!
Such a darling sweater! I need to link to this from my baby sweater page.
Bev
Not sure if the one I made looks as good as yours :) but it was fun making it. It only took me three hours to do from start to finish!
I'm sure its great! I tried to design them easy enough so they would be quick to make. Glad you liked it.
Kelly
I worked the pattern with a bigger hook and my sweater looks smaller and different. I don't know where I went wrong however I still like what I got. The pattern was very easy and fast. Thx for posting.
I ended up making this cardigan with a slightly tight stitch, so it was too small for my 7lb 13 oz baby when he was born.
Here's the link.
How do I join the yarn to the center stitch to start the sleeves? and is there something I need to do at the end of the row to work the eight rows of dc around? I am new to this and not to good yet! I love your pattern and was doing good till this point
how would i work this entire sweater in a single crochet stitch. i love the pattern but would like there to be a tighter look to it. the DC stitch leaves open space so the cold get's in.
i want to make similar sweter for my daughter who going to be 2 years old .what changes shall I make ?
I did this pattern in one short session making it perfect for charity. However, as posted, it comes out preemie size for me. It seemed to have come out small sized for a few people. While that did not work well for my grandaughter, who was preemie but 6 lbs and so many ounces ( really big preemie,lol) It will be perfect for my local newborns in need. Thank you for the pattern. I am going to attempt single crochet, with increasing every other row, to see how that works. Or should it be half double crochet?
Kelly,
This was a JOY to make! I am always frustrated with sweater patterns, but this turned out so great and took me no time at all to make. I've tried it with heavier yarn, too, and it worked out well. Thanks so much for posting this, especially the armhole tutorial - priceless.
I made this, here's the corrected link. It came out too small for my newborn.
http://www.bloggymommer.com/2008/10/17/how-i-kept-busy-all-summer-long/
It was the only "going home" outfit i packed for my son, so I put it on him to go home anyway. I'm to embarrased to show you that picture...
But I did finish "Kelly's Sweater" the kimono pattern for him, and it was EASY and BEAUTIFUL.
Hi Kelly,
I attempted to make this cardigan last night and had to pull it out :(. It looked liked it would fit one of my daughters tiny dolls. How can I increase the pattern to fit a 0-3 month baby?
This pattern is for a newborn. Maybe you could try using a bigger hook and thicker yarn.
I love your sweater I'll have to check out the others. It came out a little big so I used an F hook keep up the good work. Cheryl j
Kelly, what do you mean by" work 2 sc in each end stitch up front side of sweater"? or "stitch down side..."? Do I have to work 2 sc in each stitch on both vertical sides, first going up, and then going down? . I am working on the cardigan and I don´t want to make any silly mistakes and ruin the work. Thanks for the cute pattern.
Yes, that is what it means.
Kelly
Kelly, thanks for this cute cardigan for my newborn. I hope that he/she can use this sweater. I just added 3 rows in the final part of sleeves.
Hi there,
Just wanted to send you a note saying Hi and letting you know that I love your sweater patterns. I made the cardigan for my friend's son, and it was my first attempt at baby clothes. It turned out very nicely! Thanks for providing.
Anika in MD
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