SIZE: Newborn, 3-6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos Finished Chest 21 (23, 25, 27) in. (53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5) cm)
Finished Length 10 (10 3/4, 11 3/4, 12 1/2) in. (25.5 (27.5, 30, 32) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Additional Materials 4 buttons, 3/4 in. (2cm) diameter
Easy On Baby Sweater
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
16 dc + 8 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH (multiple 4 + 1 sts)
Puff Stitch
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, (sc, 3 dc) in first sc, *sk next 3 sc, (sc, 3 dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 4 sc, sk next 3 sc, sc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, (sc, 3 dc) in first sc, *sk next 3 dc, (sc, 3 dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 4 sts, sk next 3 dc, sc in last sc.
Rep Row 3 for Puff st.
NOTES:
To change color, work last st of old color until 2 loops remain on hook, yarn over with new color, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook to complete stitch.
STRIPE SEQUENCE
*Work 2 rows with A, 1 row with B, 1 row with C, 2 rows with A, 1 row with C, 1 row with B; rep from * for Stripe Sequence.
SWEATER
BACK With A, ch 50 (54, 58, 62).
Beg with Row 1, work in Puff st and Stripe Sequence until piece measures 5 1/4 (5 3/4, 6 1/4, 6 3/4) in. (13.5 (14.5, 16, 17) cm) from beg – 49 (53, 57, 61) sts.
Shape Armhole Continue Puff st and Stripe Sequence as established.
Next 2 Rows: Turn, sl st in first 4 sts, *(sc, 3 dc) in next sc, sk next 3 dc; rep from * across to last st, sc in last st – 41 (45, 49, 53) sts.
Continue as established until armholes measure 4 3/4 (5, 5 1/2, 5 3/4) in. (12 (12.5, 14, 14.5) cm).
Next Row: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next 12 (13, 15, 16) sts for button band on left shoulder; leave remaining sts unworked. Fasten off.
FRONT Work as for Back until armholes measure 2 3/4 (3, 3 1/2, 3 3/4) in. (7 (7.5, 9, 9.5) cm).
Shape Neck Continue Puff st and Stripe Sequence as established.
Next Row: Work first 17 (18, 19, 21) sts; leave remaining sts unworked.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 (5, 6, 4) sts, work in Puff st across.
Next Row: Work first 13 (13, 13, 17) sts in Puff st, sc in next 0 (1, 3, 0) sts; leave remaining sts unworked – 13 (14, 16, 17) sts.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 0 (1, 3, 0) sts, work in Puff st across.
Next 2 Rows: Rep last 2 rows. Fasten off.
Next Row: Sl st across center 7 (9, 9, 11) sts, join yarn in next st and ch 1, sc in next 3 (2, 3, 3) sts, work in Puff st and Stripe Sequence across.
Next Row: Work first 13 (13, 13, 17) sts as established, sc in next 0 (1, 3, 0) sts; leave remaining sts unworked – 13 (14, 16, 17) sts.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 0 (1, 3, 0) sts, work as established across.
Next Row: Work first 13 (13, 13, 17) sts as established, sc in next 0 (1, 3, 0) sts.
Next 2 Rows: Rep last 2 rows. Fasten off.
SLEEVE (make 2) With A, ch 21 (23, 25, 27).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 20 (22, 24, 26) sc.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in first st, dc across to last st, 2 dc in last st – 22 (24, 26, 28) dc.
Change to B for left Sleeve and C for right Sleeve, and continue with this color only.
Row 4: Rep Row 3 – 24 (26, 28, 30) dc.
Row 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across.
Working in one color, rep Rows 3-5 until 13 (14, 16, 17) rows total have been worked – 36 (38, 44, 46) dc.
Shape Cap Next 4 Rows: Turn, sl st in first 3 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across. Fasten off.
FINISHING Sew right shoulder seam. Lap left front shoulder over back and sew at armhole edge. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Sew on buttons. Use spaces between sts as buttonholes.
Neckband From RS, join A with sl st at neck edge of Front left shoulder.
Row 1: Ch 3, work 1 round dc evenly spaced around neck edge. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Don't Waste Your Time!! Reviewed by Elana Dower on 2013-03-17
This pattern is not suitable for a toddler. The other reviewers are right, it is too bulky and frankly and ugly pattern. I crocheted the front piece up to the middle of the arm shaping section and stopped.
Lion Brand: Please put up more nice crochet sweater patterns for toddlers!
There are so many to knit that are far nicer!
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SWEATER
SLEEVE (make 2)
