This tiny newborn name sweater is a quick yet thoughtful keepsake project for your little one (or a loved one’s new arrival). Personalize it with your family name, nickname, or other announcement info.

This pullover is knitted top down with raglan increases for the sleeves. The neckline and shoulders are worked back and forth, then the work is joined in the round for the body. The sleeves are picked up and knit in the round afterwards. The button bands are also picked up separately. Lettering is added with duplicate stitch (you can find tutorials online or on my instagram @readstreetknitting). For lettering, you can use the chart provided or use another that you find online.

One size: newborn, approximately 16” chest circumference
Yarn: Any light dk weight yarn that meets gauge. Appx 250 yards.
Gauge: 26 stitches by 32 rows = 4” x 4”

Notions:
Size 3 12” circular needles
Size 3 double pointed needles
3 5/8” buttons
2 stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn
Needle for sewing in ends

You’ll also need a small amount of contrast or scrap yarn to use for the duplicate stitch lettering.

Abbreviations:
M1: Make 1
Pm: Place marker
Dpn: Double pointed needles
Yo: Yarn over
K2tog: Knit 2 together
P2tog: Purl 2 together