Very Pretty Knitting Pattern For Baby Sweater
Knitting a baby sweater is a wonderful way to create something special for the little one in your life. The best part is that with so many beautiful knitting patterns available, you can make a baby sweater that is unique and personal.
One of the prettiest knitting patterns for a baby sweater is the lace stitch pattern. This pattern creates a beautiful, delicate texture that is perfect for a baby's delicate skin. The lace stitch pattern is also versatile, so you can use it for a wide range of baby sweaters, from dressy to casual.
To knit a baby sweater with the lace stitch pattern, you will need:
Worsted weight yarn in your desired color
Size 7 knitting needles
Stitch markers
Buttons (optional)
Now let's get started on this very pretty knitting pattern for a baby sweater:
Step 1: Cast on
Cast on 60 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.
Step 2: Ribbing
Work in a k2, p2 ribbing for 2 inches.
Step 3: Lace stitch pattern
Next, begin working the lace stitch pattern. Here are the instructions:
Row 1: *K2, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat from * to end.
Row 2: Purl.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the sweater measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.
Step 4: Divide for sleeves
Divide the stitches as follows: k16, slip the next 28 stitches onto a holder for the sleeves, knit to the end of the row.
Step 5: Body
Continue working in the lace stitch pattern for 5 more inches.
Step 6: Ribbing
Work in a k2, p2 ribbing for 2 inches.
Step 7: Bind off
Bind off all stitches.
Step 8: Sleeves
Using the stitches on the holder, pick up and knit 8 stitches at the underarm. Divide these stitches onto 3 double-pointed needles and work in a k2, p2 ribbing for 1 inch.
Next, work in stockinette stitch (knit every round) until the sleeve measures 7 inches from the underarm.
Then, work in a k2, p2 ribbing for 1 inch.
Bind off all stitches.
Step 9: Finishing
Sew the sleeves to the body of the sweater and weave in any loose ends. If desired, add buttons to the front of the sweater.
And there you have it, a very pretty knitting pattern for a baby sweater! This pattern can be customized in so many ways, from using different colors of yarn to adding embellishments like bows or flowers. With this pattern, you can create a beautiful, unique sweater for the special baby in your life.