I think this may have become obsessive. I cast this one on pretty much as soon as I finished the 8ply version. This one is knit in 12 ply bulky with a different sleeve profile inspired by the traditional shape of a Japanese kimono.
The Pattern
Size: approximately 6 - 9 months (size 00)
150g (approximately 170 m) 12 ply (bulky) yarn
4 stitch markers
6mm 80cm circular
6mm DPNs
Waste yarn
Stitch holder
Darning needle
A button
Gauge: 16sts / 10cm
Glossary
pm – place marker
kfb – knit front and back
slm – slip marker
yo – yarn over
m1 – make one stitch
Body
CO 28 stitches using the circular needle.
Row 1: kfb, pm, kfb, k3, kfb, pm, kfb, k14, kfb, pm, kfb, k3, kfb, pm, kfb
You have now created the right front, right sleeve, back, left sleeve and left front between the markers.
Row 2: purl across
Row 3: k1, yo, kfb, slm, kfb, k5, kfb, slm, kfb, k16, kfb, slm, kfb, k5, kfb, slm, kfb, yo, k1
Row 4: purl across
Row 5: k1, yo, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm , kfb, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm, , kfb, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm, , kfb, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm, kfb, knit to last stitch, yo, k1.
Row 6: purl across.
Continue repeating rows 5 and 6 until there are 40 stitches between the2nd and 3rd markers (across the back)
Create the sleeves: k1, yo, k to first marker, place the sleeve stitches onto waste yarn, pm, knit back stitches, place the other sleeve stitches onto waste yarn, pm, knit to last stitch, yo, k1
Next row: purl across
The lower body:
Row 1: k1, yo, knit to second last stitch, yo, k1
Row 2: purl across
Continue repeating rows 1 and 2 until there are 35 stitches on both front panels (the sections outside of the markers).
Next row: knit across
Make side tie:
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Knit to first marker, slm, kfb, slip first stitch on right needle back to the left, place the next stitch on the right needle on a stitch holder placing the holder to the right side of the work, slip the first stitch back onto the right needle, knit to end
Row 3: Knit to stitch before second marker, kfb, slip first stitch on right needle back to the left, place the next stitch on the right needle on a stitch holder placing the holder to the right side of the work, slip the first stitch back onto the right needle, slm, knit to end
Row 4: Knit
BO loosely
Sleeves
Evenly space the sleeve stitches on 3 DPNs.
With the right side facing, locate the centre bottom of the sleeve opening. Pick up one stitch from the left of the opening and continue knitting the round, picking up one additional stitch onto needle 3 (31 stitches total)
Knit 12 rounds
Increase Round: k1, m1, knit to last stitch, m1, k1
Increase every 3rd round a further 3 times (39
sts)
Alternate purl one round, knit the next for next 4 rounds.
BO loosely
Ties
Side tie: Join yarn to the two stitches on the stitch holder.
*Knit 20cm of garter stitch.
Last row: k2tog, thread yarn through remaining stitch.*
Front tie: pick up 2 stitches from the edge of the garter stitch section of the right front section. Repeat from * to *
Finishing
Weave in ends. Sew the button on the inside of the right hand flap to use the bottom eyelet of the left flap as a button hole.
Want one in a lighter yarn? Click here for the 8ply version.
This pattern is provided free for your own personal use. You may knit it for yourself, as a gift, a swap or for charity. This pattern is not intended for commercial use. Any intended commercial use requires permission in writing.
Row 6: purl across.
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Finishing
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18 comments:
That is adorable.. though I don't have children or know anyone expecting, I just might have to knit this up to stick in the gifts box just in case!!! Thank you for taking the time to write up the pattern!
Have to ask what size baby were you knitting this and the 8ply one for. Id love to make them they are gorgeous, But i think id be looking at a 6th month old unless I do it in cotton for now.
Thanks great pattern, well written, cant wait
Shazzy
I must confess to having not done the schematic yet for the final size. It is much the same finished size as the 8ply version (picture right down the bottom). I am of the opinion that it is better to knit a baby garment a smidge on the large (6-9 month) size so that they get a little wear from it.
Such a pretty colour and I love the idea of no seams:D
Hi there - this looks like a fab project to do! Can I ask a cheeky question? (Feel free to say get lost!) Could you tell me how to make it one or two sizes bigger? I love the pattern so much but my baby girl is 10 months old!
No problems Helen, it is really evry simple. Just continue with the increases until the back section is the width that you want it across the back (from underarm to underarm). Piece of cake really. I reckon I could use this technique to make it adult sized. ;) Make the sleeves longer too of course. I would extend the portion prior to the increases.
Thanks! I think this will have to be my next project!
How would I go about making a newborn size, I want to make a tiny one to match some newborn longies I made. Thanks!
Allison just stop increasing before you get to 40 sts between the back markers (just guessing but maybe 30)and then increase the front panels to 25 or so stitches.. Make the sleeves a littl shorter of course.
Hi, this is beatiful but Im having a problem with row 3, I knitted row 1 normally but now I have:
2st, marker, 7st, marker, 18 st, marker, 7 st, marker, 2 st
So I cant do row 3 because I dont have enought sts to knit 6 before 2nd marker, am I right?
Row 3: k1, yo, kfb, slm, kfb, k6, kfb, slm, kfb, k20, kfb, slm, kfb, k6, kfb, slm, kfb, yo, k1
Thanks in advance,
K
You are completely right Karen, row 3 should read knit 5 not knit 6. I have changed it now for the rest of the world. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Doh!
Karen, thanks for pointing that out, and Jack, thanks for correcting it. I've finished the sweater (YAY!) but had to cast on something like 34 sts to get it to work as written. I'll be making this again with the corrected instructions. It's adorable! Thanks for sharing it.
Could you tell me what the gauge is for this pattern? Thanks!
~Laurette
As stated the guage is 16st/10cm.
Thanks for the pattern. You can see my son wearing my completed version by following this link.
This really is an excellently-written pattern. Clear, intuitive and ingenious.
Many thanks!
I just made this sweater and I love it. I used a size smaller needle and I think it will be perfect, it will be donated to a local hospital.
Thanks for the pattern!
Thanks so much for making this pattern available. They are absolutely adorable and working up so fast, which is great because I'm racing to finish two for a pair of twins!
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