Hack It Sweater Baby
With the Hack it Sweater Baby you can design your very own sweater by making simple changes to the basic instruction. Different “hacks” described in the instruction help you to create exactly the expression you want in your sweater. The variations range from different yarn compositions to altered structures, edges or you can change to sweater to a dress, body or onesie. Only your imagination sets the limits here.
The basic instruction of the Hack It Sweater Baby is a very classic raglan jumper, which has a slightly wider fit at the body. It is worked top down in double thread Extra Fine Merino Friends by Hobbii. First, the ribbing is worked at the neckline. Then short rows are worked on the front piece, including raglan increases for the sleeves. Body and sleeves are worked with decreases, before all pieces end with ribbed cuffs/hem.
Yarn: Double thread Extra Fine Merino Friends by Hobbii.
Amount of yarn: 3 (4) 4 (5) 6 (6) skeins. Keep in mind that the use of different “hacks” might change the total amount of yarn. The quantity given here refers only to the basic instruction. .
Sizes: 3 (6) 9 (12) 18 (24) months. The sweater has an oversized cut and is designed to fit before and after the stated age. The pictured sweater is worked in size 12 months. The baby is 10 months old as 75 cm long.
Measurements: Chest circumference 58 (62) 65 (69) 72 (76) cm. Sleeve width 22 (25) 26 (28) 29 (32) cm. Inner sleeve length 13 (15) 17 (19) 21 (23) cm. Total length, centre front below the ribbing at neckline approx. 21 (24) 27 (30) 33 (36) cm. Keep in mind that changes regarding the measurements may result in a different total amount of yarn.
Cut: Oversize.
Recommended needles: Circular needle 3,5 mm, 40/60, 30 & 23 cm. Circular needle 4 mm, 40 & 23 cm. If you work the sleeves with dpns, you can skip the 23 cm circular needles. If you prefer to work the entire sweater with the Magic Loop method, you need 3,5 and 4 mm (80 cm) circular needles. The needle size is just a recommendation. Please knit a gauge swatch first!
Gauge: 20 stitches x 30 rows in stockinette stitch on needle 4 mm = 10 x 10 cm.
Video tutorials for this pattern:
- Hack It Sweater Baby - Raglan increases and short rows
- Hack It Sweater Baby - Double folded rib
- Hack It Sweater Baby - Sewing together the garter ridge edges
- Hack It Sweater Baby - I-cord edge at body and sleeves
- Hack It Sweater Baby - I-cord edge at neckline
- Hack It Sweater Baby - Crochet Edge
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