Frankie Sweater Baby Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Frankie Sweater Baby Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A baby raglan sweater with narrow stripes and a shaped back neckline. Knit from the top down, with short rows at the neck and the body and sleeves continuing in the round.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 3/5 on PetiteKnit’s scale. Sizes: 0–1, 1–2, 2–4, 4–6, 6–9, 9–12 months.
Size and fit
Designed with around 10–12 cm of positive ease. Choose using the baby’s chest measurement; the month labels are a guide.
| Size (months) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) | Sleeve (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | 49 | 23 | 10 |
| 1–2 | 51 | 24 | 11 |
| 2–4 | 53 | 26 | 13 |
| 4–6 | 57 | 27 | 15 |
| 6–9 | 60 | 29 | 17 |
| 9–12 | 62 | 31 | 18 |
Gauge and needles
Gauge: 23 stitches × 36 rows in stocking stitch on 3.5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before measuring; adjust needle size to match stitches and rows.
Needles: 3.5 mm circular needles (40 and 60 cm); 3.5 mm double-pointed needles, or a circular needle using Magic Loop for the sleeves.
Recommended yarn stocked at Wild & Woolly
Sandnes Garn Duo, worked single-stranded, is a stocked designer recommendation. Choose a main colour and one contrast colour, or several colours for the stripes.
Yarn requirements in metres
| Size (months) | Main colour (m) | All stripe colours combined (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | 230 | 48.3 |
| 1–2 | 230 | 55.2 |
| 2–4 | 230 | 62.1 |
| 4–6 | 345 | 78.2 |
| 6–9 | 345 | 92 |
| 9–12 | 345 | 101.2 |
Converted from the designer’s Duo quantities at 115 metres per 50 g. Stripe amounts are approximate totals for all contrast colours combined, not the amount of every colour. Round each colour or yarn up to whole sale units and allow extra for swatching or added length.
Frequently asked questions
Which size does the designer suggest for a 48 cm baby chest?
Size 6–9 months has a 60 cm finished chest, giving 12 cm of positive ease in that example.
Can Frankie Sweater Baby have several stripe colours?
Yes. Use one contrast colour or multiple colours. The stripe column is the combined allowance for all those colours.
Can I knit the baby sleeves with Magic Loop?
Yes. The designer gives double-pointed needles or a circular needle using Magic Loop for the sleeves.