Striped Mini Sweater Knitting Pattern

Knit the Sweetest Little Sweater They'll Actually Wear

You already picture it. A tiny polo collar, butter yellow ribbing, those brown and cream stripes on the sleeves. Now you want a pattern that actually gets you there without guessing.

This is a proper made-to-last baby sweater, sized from 3–6 months up to 3–4 years, built to fit and finish beautifully.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Chest 61.5–75 cm / 24.2–29.5 inches (blocked); fits chest 43–56 cm / 16.9–22 inches. Sizes 3–6m through 3–4y.

• Six sizes in one pattern, from 3–6 months to 3–4 years, so you can make it now and make it again as they grow.
• Top-down construction with short-row shoulder shaping means no seaming, a cleaner finish at the shoulders, and a sweater that actually sits right on small bodies.
• The double-knit collar and contrast ribbing are what make this one stand out from every plain baby knit in your pile. They look harder than they are, and the result looks like something you spent real money on.

  "I made this for my granddaughter and it came out even better than the photo. Already casting on a second one."

Materials

• Fingering/sport weight yarn, 45% alpaca / 30% polyamide / 25% wool (3 colors: main, goldenrod, chestnut)
• US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles and DPNs
• US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needles and DPNs
• US 1 (2.25 mm) circular needle
• 2 buttons, 12–15 mm
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers