Striped Sweater & Hat in Baby Haven 4ply & Classic DK/8ply

Description

The Striped Sweater & Hat is an intermediate-level knitting project designed using Baby Haven 4ply and Classic DK/8ply yarns. This charming set is perfect for babies and toddlers, featuring a cozy sweater and a matching hat that are both stylish and comfortable. The project is suitable for children aged newborn to 4 years.

Tension

• 4ply: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles.
• DK/8ply: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 4.00mm needles.

Size

Materials and Measurements

Note: Quantities are approximate as they vary between knitters.

Needle Sizes

• 4ply: 3mm & 3.25mm (US 2-3) knitting needles.
• DK/8ply: 3.75mm & 4.00mm (US 5-6) knitting needles.
• Stitch holders, markers, and 1 button.

Instructions Overview

4ply Sweater

• Back & Front: Worked flat in pieces, featuring a combination of ribbing, garter stitch, and stocking stitch with regular color changes to create stripes.
• Sleeves: The sleeves are knit separately, alternating between colors to match the sweater.
• Neckband: The neckband is picked up and knitted after assembling the shoulders, incorporating ribbing for a snug fit.
• Buttonband: Includes a small buttonhole on the right front for easy fastening.

4ply Hat

• Body: The hat is worked flat in stocking stitch with stripes matching the sweater.
• Shaping: Decreases are used to shape the crown, and the hat is seamed at the back.

DK/8ply Version

• The DK/8ply version follows the same structure as the 4ply version but uses larger needles and fewer stitches.

Stitch Patterns

• Stocking Stitch (St st):
  • Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side.
• Garter Stitch:
  • Knit every row.

Finishing

• Seams: Use mattress stitch to join the shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hat seams. Sew the button to the front of the sweater.
• Blocking: Block the pieces to the specified measurements before assembly.

Designer

Naturally

Yarn Size

4ply and DK/8ply

Recommended Yarn

Baby Haven 4ply and Classic DK/8ply

Notions

Stitch holders, markers, 1 button