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baby hooded sweater
Wrap your little one in cozy handmade warmth with this Baby Sweater with Hood Knitting Pattern. Designed for newborns (0–1 month), this adorable cardigan features a hood, garter-stitch edges, and button closures. The pattern is knit flat in simple knit and purl stitches, then seamed for a classic look—perfect for confident beginners and intermediate knitters.
Details:
Size: 0–1 month (newborn).
Skills: Knit, purl, YO (for buttonholes), seaming.
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Brush (or similar). Approx. 180–200 yards.
Tools: U.S. Size 6 (4.0 mm) needles, 2 buttons (¾”), yarn needle.
Construction: Back, fronts, sleeves, and hood are knitted separately and sewn together.
Bonus: Includes instructions for a decorative tassel.
This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern (digital download), not the finished sweater.
Why you’ll love it:
Beginner-friendly, with simple stitches and step-by-step instructions.
Perfect baby shower gift or newborn photo prop.
Can be customized with different yarns or button styles.
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- First published: September 2016
- Page created: January 30, 2017
- Last updated: July 26, 2025 …
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