Baby Bright Sweater and Hat
This pattern comes from the website, www.lionbrand.com . This website provides
free knitting patterns to members & the number of this particular pattern is 1187AD.
The member who sourced this pattern from the website is Ann Coltham.
SIZE
3-6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 24 months (2 yrs)
Finished Chest 23 (243/4, 26, 27) inches Length 101/2 (111/2, 121/2, 14)inches Hat
6-12 (18-24) months. Circumference Approximately 13 (14)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in brackets.
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.
YARN
Colour – number of balls (alternative quantity)
Cherry Red – 2 balls (2,2,3)
Mango – 1 ball (1,2,2)
Yellow – 1 ball (1,2,2)
NEEDLES
Size 5 (3.75mm)
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
One pair each sizes 4 (3.5mm); 5 5/8” buttons (Orange & Yellow)
GAUGE:
23 sts + 29 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st with larger needles. 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. The needle or
hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not
unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and
rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches
and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
BODY STRIPE PATTERN
2 (2, 2, 3) rows A, 2 (2, 3, 3) rows B, 4 (5, 6, 6) rows C, 2 (2, 3, 4) rows B, 3 (3, 4,
5) rows C, 1 (1, 1, 2) row(s) A, 1 (1, 1, 2) row(s) B, 1 (1, 1, 2) row(s) C, 3 (3, 3, 4)
rows A, 4 (4, 5, 5) rows C, 4 (5, 6, 6) rows B, 1 (1, 2, 2) row(s) A, 2 (3, 4, 4) rows B,
2 rows C, 7 rows A, 1 row C, 1 row A, 1 row C, 3 rows B, 2 (3, 3, 4) rows A, 5 (6, 6,
7) rows C, 1 row A, 2 rows C, 2 rows B, 1 row C, 1 row A, 1 row B, 2 rows A, 5 (7, 6,
7) rows B, 2 (3, 4, 4) rows A.
SLEEVE STRIPE PATTERN
0 (0, 0, 2) rows C, 0 (0, 0, 1) row A, 0 (0, 0, 2) rows C, 0 (0, 0, 2) rows B, 0 (0, 0, 1)
row C, 0 (0, 0, 1) row A, 0 (0, 0, 1) row B, 0 (0, 0, 2) rows A, 0 (0, 0, 8) rows B, 0
(0, 0, 4) rows A. 2 (0, 3, 0) rows B, 2 (2, 2, 3) rows A, 2 (2, 3, 3) rows B, 4 (5, 6, 6)
rows C, 2 (2, 3, 4) rows B, 3 (3, 4, 5) rows C, 1 (1, 1, 2) row(s) A, 1 (1, 1, 2) row(s)
B, 1 (1, 1, 2) row(s) C, 3 (3, 3, 4) rows A, 4 (4, 5, 5) rows C, 4 (5, 6, 6) rows B, 1 (1,
2, 2) row(s) A, 2 (3, 4, 4) rows B, 2 rows C, 3 (5, 3, 3) rows A.
HAT STRIPE PATTERN
2 rows A, 2 rows B, 5 rows C, 2 rows B, 3 rows C, 1 row A, 1 row B, 1 row C, 3 (4)
rows A, 4 (5) rows C, 5 rows B, 1 row A, 3 rows B, 2 rows C, 3 (5) rows A.
NOTE
Yarn amounts include both sweater and hat. Circle all numbers that pertain to your
size.
BACK
With smaller needles and A, cast on 62 (66, 71, 73) sts and work 6 rows in k1, p1
rib. Changing to larger needles and St st (k on RS, p on WS), work 69 (77, 85, 95)
rows of Body Stripe Pat – piece measures approximately 10 1/2 (11 1/2, 121/2, 14)”
from beg. Bind off all sts.
LEFT FRONT
With smaller needles and A, cast on 31 (34, 36, 37) sts and work 6 rows in k1, p1
rib. Changing to larger needles and St st, work in Body Stripe Pat until 51 (59, 67,
77) rows have been worked and piece measures approx 8 (9, 10, 11 1/2)” from beg,
end with a RS row.
Neck Shaping Next row (WS): Cont to work in Body Stripe Pat, bind off 4 (5, 5, 5)
sts at beg of row and cont to bind off and dec from neck edge every other row 3 sts
once, 2 sts once, 1 st 2 (3, 3, 3) times – 20 (21, 23, 24) shoulder sts. When piece
measures same length as back, bind off all sts.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for Left Front, reversing all shaping.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles and A, cast on 42 (43, 44, 45) sts and work 6 rows in k1, p1
rib. Changing to larger needles and St st beg Sleeve Stripe Pat and inc 1 st each side
every 4th row 4 (4, 4, 0) times, then every 6th row 2 (3, 4, 10) times– 54 (57, 60,
65) sts. Cont to work even in Sleeve Stripe Pat until all 37 (40, 49, 77) rows have
been worked – piece measures approx 6 (6 1/2, 7 3/4, 111/2)” from beg. Bind off all
sts.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Front Band: With smaller needles, RS facing and A, starting at bottom Right
Front pick up 47 (51, 55, 60) sts evenly along Right Front, 23 (24, 24, 24) sts
around Right Front neck, 24 (26, 27, 27) sts along Back neck, 23 (24, 24, 24)
sts around Left Front neck, 47 (51, 55, 60) sts along Left Front – 164 (176,
185, 195) sts total. Work first (WS) row in k1, p1 rib.
Next (buttonhole) row (RS): Rib 119 (127, 132, 138), yo, k2tog, * rib 8 (9,
10, 11) yo, k2tog, rep from * 3 times more, rib to end. Resume k1, p1 rib on
next row, then work 2 more rows even. Bind off all sts loosely in rib. Place
markers on front and back 4 3/4 (5, 51/4, 53/4)” down from shoulders and
sew sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew buttons on
band opposite buttonholes.
HAT
With smaller needles and A, cast on 74 (80) sts and work 6 rows in k1, p1 rib.
Changing to larger needles and St st, work in Hat Stripe Pat until 24 (26) rows have
been worked. Cont in stripe,
Shape top as foll: Dec Row 1 (RS): K 2(0), *k2tog, k 7 (8); rep from * to end.
Work 1 row even.
Dec Row 2: K 2 (0),*k2tog, k 6 (7); rep from * to end. Work 1 row even.
Dec Row 3: K 2 (0),*k2tog, k 5 (6); rep from * to end. Work 1 row even.
Dec Row 4: K 2 (0),*k2tog, k 4 (5); rep from * to end. Work 1 row even.
Dec Row 5: K 2 (0),*k2tog, k 3 (4); rep from * to end. Work 1 row even.
Dec Row 6: K 2 (0), *k2tog, k 2 (3); rep from * to end. Work 1 row even.
Dec Row 7: K 2 (0), *k2tog, k 1 (2); rep from * to end.
2nd SIZE ONLY: Work 1 row even.
Dec Row 8 (RS): *K2tog, k 1; rep from * to end.
BOTH SIZES: Dec Row 9 (WS): *P2tog, rep from * to end – 9 (8) sts. Break off
yarn, thread end through rem sts, pull up and secure. Join seam.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
approx = approximately beg = begin(s)(ning)
cont = continu(e)(s)(ing) dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
foll = follow(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 together
pat = pattern
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
yo = yarn over
WS = wrong side