How to Knit a Baby Boy Half Sweater with Popcorn Pattern

Knitting baby clothes is a special joy for many knitters. There's nothing like seeing a little one dressed in something you've made with love. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to knit a baby boy half sweater with a fun popcorn stitch pattern.

Materials You'll Need

2 skeins of baby yarn in your desired color

Size 6 knitting needles

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Instructions

Step 1: Cast On

Cast on 50 stitches using the long-tail cast on method.

Step 2: Knit the Ribbing

Knit 2, purl 2 for 10 rows to create the ribbing at the bottom of the sweater.

Step 3: Start the Popcorn Stitch Pattern

Row 1: Knit 2, *make a popcorn stitch by knitting 5 stitches into the next stitch, then remove the left needle and insert it into the first of the 5 stitches you just made. Slip this stitch over the other four and onto the right needle. Knit 1.* Repeat from * to * until the last 2 stitches, knit 2.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you reach your desired length for the sweater body. For a baby boy half sweater, we recommend knitting until the piece measures approximately 8 inches from the cast on edge.

Step 4: Shape the Neck

Row 1: Knit 2, knit 2 together, knit to the last 4 stitches, knit 2 together, knit 2.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have 18 stitches remaining on your needles.

Step 5: Knit the Collar

Knit 2, purl 2 for 10 rows to create the collar. Bind off all stitches.

Finishing Touches

Using your tapestry needle, weave in any loose ends. Sew on any buttons or embellishments as desired.

Knitting a baby boy half sweater with popcorn pattern is a fun and rewarding project. The texture of the popcorn stitches creates a playful and interesting design, perfect for a little one. We hope this tutorial has been helpful and inspiring.

Happy knitting!