Name: Striped Sweater & Hat Knitting Pattern (K440)
SKU: 423816

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.