Garter Stitch Baby Wrap Sweater Knitting Pattern
Garter Stitch Baby Wrap Sweater Knitting Pattern- Wrap your little one in cozy charm with this garter stitch baby sweater—simple, sweet, and perfect for tiny adventures!
Looking for an adorable and easy baby sweater knitting pattern? This Garter Stitch Baby Wrap Sweater is the perfect project! Made with soft yarn and simple stitches, this cozy wrap sweater is ideal for keeping little ones warm while allowing for easy movement. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, you’ll love how quickly this project comes together.
Why You’ll Love This Baby Sweater Pattern
- Beginner-Friendly: Uses only garter stitch (knit every row)
- Seamless Construction: Minimal finishing required
- Adjustable Fit: The wrap design allows for flexibility as the baby grows
- Perfect Baby Shower Gift: Handmade and heartfelt!
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Garter Stitch Baby Wrap Sweater Knitting Pattern
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Yarn: Bernat Softee Cotton Yarn in Golden (2 skeins)
Needles: Size US 5 straight knitting needles
Gauge: 22 sts and 42 rows = 4 inches in Garter stitch
Sizes: 6, 12, 18, 24 months
Finished chest measurement: 21, 22, 23, 25 inches
Pattern instructions:
Right and Left Front (make the same)
Cast on 52 (55, 58, 63) sts. Work in garter st for 2 inches.
Shape the Front:
Dec 1 st at beg of row on next and every following alternate row to 35 (38, 47, 50) sts, then every following 4th row from previous dec to 31 (33, 36, 39) sts, ending at armhole edge.
Shape the Armhole:
Cast off 7 (8, 9, 10) sts at the beginning of the next row. 24 (25, 27, 29) sts.
Dec 1 st at front edge on every following 4th row from previous dec to 12 (12, 14, 15) sts. Cont even until armhole measures 4 1/2 (5, 5, 5 1/2) inches. Bind off.
Back:
Cast on 58 (61, 64, 69) sts. Work in garter st until total length measures same as Front before armhole shaping.
Shape the Armholes:
Cast off 7 (8, 9, 10) sts beg next 2 rows. 44 (45, 46, 49) sts. Cont even until the Back measures same length as Fronts before shoulder. Bind off.
Place markers 2 1/4 (2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 1/2, 2 3/4) in from sides for shoulders.
Sleeves:
Cast on 33 (35, 39, 39) sts. Work in garter st, inc 1 st each end of needle on 5th and every following 8th row to 51 (55, 55, 61) sts.
Cont even until the Sleeve from the beginning measures 8 (9, 9 1/2, 10) inches, ending on a right side row. Bind off.
Place markers along sides 1 1/4 (1 1/2, 1 1/2, 1 3/4) inches down from bind off edge.
Finishing:
Sew shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves, placing rows above markers along cast off sts of Fronts and Back to form square armholes.
For the Ties: (make 4).
Cast on 30 sts. Cast off.
Sew 2 ties at beg of front shaping on each front and 2 ties at side seams 2 inches up from cast on edge of body to match to front ties.
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