Holger Baby Set Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Holger Baby Set — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A coordinated sweater and trousers in six colours. Both pieces are worked from the top down; the sweater has picked-up sleeves and a folded neckline, while the trousers have short rows at the back and a drawstring waist.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Size and fit
Compare the finished sweater chest and trouser waist with the child’s measurements.
| Size | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) | Trouser waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 51 | 26 | 41 |
| 3–6 months | 57 | 28 | 44 |
| 6–9 months | 61 | 31 | 46 |
| 9–12 months | 63 | 33 | 47 |
| 1–2 years | 67 | 34 | 50 |
| 2–3 years | 70 | 36 | 53 |
Length measured sweater mid back, excluding the neck edge. Finished dimensions depend on matching gauge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 28 stitches × 42 rows in stocking stitch on 3 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 3 mm and 2.5 mm circulars: 40 or 60 cm; 2.5 mm and 3 mm double-pointed needles.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer-recommended yarn
Choose Sandnes Garn Sunday. Knit with one strand of the chosen yarn.
Metre requirements below are converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Sunday: 235 m per 50 g. Colour allocations are approximate; values are rounded up to whole metres where needed. Allow for swatching, any length changes and whole-ball purchasing.
The stripe and sleeve quantities are for each of two colours. Plan both colours separately; the other columns are for the stated component.
Sandnes Garn Sunday — sweater
| Size | Each body stripe colour (m) | Body hem (m) | Each sleeve colour (m) | Neck edge (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 99 | 29 | 47 | 24 |
| 3–6 months | 113 | 29 | 52 | 24 |
| 6–9 months | 127 | 29 | 62 | 24 |
| 9–12 months | 146 | 33 | 71 | 24 |
| 1–2 years | 170 | 33 | 85 | 24 |
| 2–3 years | 193 | 33 | 99 | 24 |
Sandnes Garn Sunday — trousers
| Size | Drawstring casing (m) | Both legs (m) | Each cuff colour (m) | Drawstring (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 15 | 184 | 10 | 15 |
| 3–6 months | 15 | 207 | 10 | 15 |
| 6–9 months | 19 | 231 | 10 | 15 |
| 9–12 months | 19 | 259 | 10 | 15 |
| 1–2 years | 24 | 282 | 10 | 15 |
| 2–3 years | 24 | 306 | 10 | 15 |
Wash and block your swatch before measuring. Adjust the needle size to achieve the pattern gauge rather than relying on the yarn label alone.
Frequently asked questions
Does this booklet include the trousers too?
Yes. It includes both the striped sweater and top-down trousers, with separate yarn allocations below.
Can I use the sweater total for the whole set?
No. Plan the sweater and trousers separately, then combine quantities for any shared colours. Sleeve and cuff columns are per colour, for two colours in each case.
What shapes the trouser waist?
Short rows raise the back and a narrow casing holds the knitted drawstring. The finished waist measurements refer to the trousers.