Babbling Brook Sweater

When my middle son, Jonah, was in preschool, I knit him a tiny sweater just like this one. His bright eyes and blond hair sparkled against the dark grey sweater as he bounced around wearing it. He outgrew it much too quickly (which might explain why it held up so well over the years), but it’s a timeless style that I hope to pass along to a grandchild someday.

For the grown-up version, see Brookings here.
For the matching hat, see the Babbling Brook Beanie here.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

SIZES: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs) referred to as sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) throughout pattern

YARN: DK weight | Berroco Ultra Wool | 100% superwash wool | 292 yards/267 meters in 100 g | 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) meters

Note: Yardage is an estimate and may vary based on your gauge (especially row gauge) and yarn choice. If in doubt, please round up.

NEEDLES

• US Size 4/3.5mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – body
• US Size 4/3.5mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeves
• US Size 3/3.25mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – neckline and bottom ribbing
• US Size 3/3.25mm DPNs – sleeve cuffs

Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.

GAUGE: 22 st and 26 rows in 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch with largest needle, blocked

NOTIONS: 

• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Blocking pins, blocking mat

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Chest circumference: 18.2 (19.6, 21.1, 22.6, 24, 26.2, 27.6) in/ 46.5 (50, 53.8, 57.5, 61, 66.5, 70) cm
• Length of lower body from underarm: 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 12, 14) in/ 15 (16.5, 18, 21.5, 25.5, 30.5, 35.5) cm
• Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 11, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in/ 16.5 (19, 21.5, 28, 31.2, 34.5, 37) cm
• Sleeve circumference: 7.3 (8, 8.4, 8.7, 9.1, 9.5, 10.5) in/ 18.2 (20, 21, 21.75, 22.75, 23.75, 26.25) cm

Pattern errata for Babbling Brook Sweater can be found here.