A sweet knitted jumper with overlapping buttoned shoulders - so easy to get over baby's head!
Construction
Knit from the bottom up in pieces, shoulder bands (including buttonholes) added at end.
Tension:
28 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over pattern using 3.25mm needles
Suitable Yarns
This pattern is written for Luxury 4 ply. It works well in any of our 4 ply yarns.
Accessories:
1 pair each 2.75mm and 3.25mm knitting needles, or size needles to give correct tension, 2 stitch-holders, 4 buttons.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Diamond texture pattern in knit and purl stitches. Keeping texture pattern correct while shaping. Simple buttonholes. Knitting up stitches for shoulder bands.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
| Age (approx) |
|
Newborn |
3 months |
6 months |
12 months |
18 months |
2 years |
To fit chest
|
cm |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
53 |
55 |
Finished chest size
|
cm |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
58 |
60 |
Body length
|
cm |
19 |
22 |
25 |
28 |
31 |
33 |
Sleeve length
|
cm |
11 |
13 |
16 |
19 |
21 |
23 |
Yarn quantity
|
x Luxury 4 ply 200g |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Shown in Luxury 4 ply Koala