Inspired by pictures in a bundle of vintage pattern books given to me by a lovely friend, this sweater is mostly stocking stitch but the body is decorated with garter and double moss/seed stitch panels that look clever but are really really easy to do. The vee-neck is not too low so baby’s chest stays warm and depending on your yarn colour it will be suitable for a baby girl or boy.

Like all minimal knits | DESIGNED baby clothes, MK#39 provides plenty of room to grow and the sleeves are designed to be rolled up when baby is at the younger end of the range.

The pictured sweater was made with Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Luxury machine washable wool in the colour Aquarium.

Skill Level Advanced Beginner… even though it might include a technique you haven’t used before, the pattern contains simple, straightforward instructions and notes on where to look for more information.

Sizing 0-3 months (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months

Measurements
Chest: approx. 47 (51, 54.5, 58, 62) cm – 18½ (20, 21½, 23, 24½) inches, including 7 (9, 11, 11, 13) cm – 3 (3½, 4, 4½, 5) inches of positive ease
Length: 26.5 (28.5, 30.5, 32, 35) cm – 10½ (11¼, 12, 12½, 13¾) inches
Sleeves: 15.5 (16.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm – 6 (6½, 7½, 8, 8½) inches from underarm

Materials needed
230 (266, 307, 346, 398) metres – 252 (290, 336, 379, 435) yards of DK/8 ply yarn
4 mm / US 6 needles for the 1st part of the yoke
4 mm / US 6 dpns or circular needles suitable for magic loop for rest of the body and the sleeves
5 stitch markers

Gauge
22 stitches = 10 cm / 4 inches