Sweater starts with hood, sts are then picked up at neck edge and garment is knit from top to bottom.

Measurements:
Newborn: 5-10 pounds, chest to 18 inches;
6 months: 11-18 pounds, chest to 20 inches;
12 months: 19-24 pounds, chest to 22 inches;
18 months: 24 pounds and over, chest to 22 inches.

4-ounce skeins of any worsted weight knitting yarn: 2 (2, 2, 3)

Size 5 & 8 knitting needles
Size G crochet hook

Gauge: 9 sts = 2 inches; 6 rows = 1 inch

matching color nylon neckline-type zipper 15 (16, 17, 17) inches long; matching sewing thread.