Description
This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.
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.