The Oak Sweater is a knitting pattern for babies and children, designed with little ones in mind. It features a practical neckline opening and a beautiful textured stitch that gradually emerges as you knit, adding character to this simple and timeless design.

The sweater is worked in separate pieces. Once the pieces are completed, one shoulder is seamed and the neck stitches are picked up and knitted. The second shoulder is then seamed, followed by picking up stitches around the armholes to knit the sleeves from the shoulder down to the cuffs. Finally, the side seams are sewn to complete the sweater.

PATTERN DETAILS

Sizes: Newborn, 3–6 months, 6–9 months, 12–18 months, 2 years, 4 years, 6 years.

Measurements:
Total length: 24 (27) 30 (33) 36 (38) 40.5 cm 9½ (10¾) 12 (13) 14¼ (15) 16 inches.
Sleeve seam length: 16 (17.5) 19 (21.5) 23 (24) 26 cm 6¼ (6⅞) 7½ (8½) 9 (9½) 10¼ inches.
To fit chest: 48 (50) 52 (54) 58 (62) 64 cm 19 (19¾) 20½ (21¼) 22¾ (24½) 25¼ inches.

Yarn: DK – Light Worsted. Suggested yarn: DROPS Merino Extra Fine. Alternative yarns: Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, LB Collection Superwash Merino, Rosários4 Merino 4 US (50 g = 125 m).

Approximate Yarn Requirements: 130 g (270 m), 150 g (320 m), 185 g (390 m), 210 g (430 m), 240 g (500 m), 260 g (540 m), 285 g (600 m).

Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3; UK 10) and 4 mm (US 6; UK 8), straight or circular needles.

Gauge: 23 stitches × 33 rows = 10 × 10 cm in 2×2 garter rib stitch using 4 mm needles.

Materials: Tapestry needle, sewing scissors and 2 buttons.

Languages: English and Spanish — both PDF files are included with your purchase.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (★★). See the classification of difficulty.

Contact: For any questions about the pattern, please email hello@kottoge.com.