Traditionally, a baby was welcomed into a family with lovely knits from grandma, aunt and older sisters. This lovely layette is a beginner level with simple shaping and basic stitches.
LOOM: All-n-One Loom
YARN: Approx 360 yds of worsted weight yarn. Knit Picks, The Mighty Stitch (2 skeins) in Mint was used in sample.
Pants: Approx 150 yds
Sweater: Approx 155 yds
Hat: Approx 55 yds.
NOTIONS: Knitting tool, tapestry needle.
OTHER: Small accent button for sweater
GAUGE: 8sts x 14 rows = 2 inches.
SIZE: Newborn
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx=approximately, BBO=Basic Bind off, CO=Cast on, k=knit stitch, k2tog=knit two stitches together, p=purl stitch, rnd(s)=Round(s), st(s)=stitch(es), w&t=wrap and turn
HAT
CO 60 sts, prepare to work in the round.
Rnd 1, 3, 5, 7: K to end
Rnd 2, 4, 6, 8: P to end
Rnd 9-40: K to end
Cut a piece of yarn that is 16 inches long. Thread tapestry needle with yarn. Remove the loops from the even numbered pegs. Cut another piece of yarn, 16 inches long, thread through tapestry needle. Remove all the loops from the odd numbered pegs. Gently, cinch the stitches from the even numbered pegs. Tighten with a square knot. Gently, cinch the stitches from the odd numbered pegs. Tighten with a square knot.
Weave ends in.
BABY PANTS
CO 76 sts, prepare to work in the round.
Rnd 1-7: k to end of rnd
Rnd 8: p to end of rnd
Rnd 9-15: k to end of rnd
Rnd 16: p to end of rnd
Rnd 17: k to end of rnd
Rnd 18: p to end of rnd
Rnd 19: k to end of rnd
Rnd 20: p to end of rnd.
Rnd 21-27: k to end of rnd.
Work in short rows for back of pants as follows (similar to a heel):
Short row 1: k37, w&t peg 38
Short row 2: k from peg 37 to peg 2, w&t peg 1
Short row 3: k from peg 2 to peg 36, w&t peg 37
Short row 4: k from peg 36 to peg 3, w&t peg 2
Short row 5: k from peg 3 to peg 35, w&t peg 36
Short row 6: k from peg 35 to peg 4, w&t peg 3
Short row 7: k from peg 4 to peg 34, w&t peg 35
Short row 8: k from peg 34 to peg 5, w&t peg 4
Short row 9: k from peg 5 to peg 33, w&t peg 34
Short row 10: k from peg 33 to peg 6, w&t peg 5
Short row 11: k from peg 6 to peg 32, w&t peg 33
Short row 12: k from peg 32 to peg 7, w&t peg 6
Short row 13: k from peg 7 to peg 31, w&t peg 32
Short row 14: k from peg 31 to peg 8, w&t peg 7
Short row 15: k from peg 8 to peg 30, w&t peg 31
Short row 16: k from peg 30 to peg 9, w&t peg 8
Short row 17: k from peg 9 to peg 29, w&t peg 30
Short row 18: k from peg 29 to peg 10, w&t peg 9
Short row 19: k from peg 10 to peg 28, w&t peg 29
Short row 20: k from peg 28 to peg 11, w&t peg 10
Short row 21: k from peg 11 to peg 27, w&t peg 28
Short row 22: k from peg 27 to peg 12, w&t peg 11
Short row 23: k from peg 12 to peg 26, w&t peg 27
Short row 24: k from peg 26 to peg 13, w&t peg 12
Next rnd: starting with peg 13, k to end of rnd
Next 20 rnds: k to end of rnd
Next rnd: k17, bo4, k17, k17, bo4, k17
From this point forward, you will be working the legs as flat panels as follows: One leg over the first 34 sts, second leg over the second set of 34 sts.
Leg 1
Next 28 rows: k to end of row
Next row: p to end of row
Next row: k to end of row
Next row: p to end of row
Next row: k to end of row
Next row: p to end of row.
BBO.
Repeat with Leg 2.
BABY SWEATER
CO 68 sts, prepare to work a flat panel
Row 1, 3, 5, 7: k to end
Row 2, 4, 6, 8: p to end
Row 9: k to end
Row 10: p4, k to last 4 sts, p4.
Repeat Row 9 and Row 10: until row 30 is reached (ends on a Row 10).
Divide sweater into three parts, two front panels and back panel as follows: Right side panel: first 17 pegs, back panel: middle 34 pegs, left side panel: remaining 17 pegs.
Working yarn is at peg 1, attach another skein of yarn to peg 18 and peg 52.
*Next row: with yarn coming from peg 1: k17, pu yarn at peg 18: k34, pu yarn at peg 52: k17
Next row: with yarn coming from peg 1: p17, pu yarn at peg 18: p34 , pu yarn at peg 52: p17*
Rep from * to *: 10 more times (20 more rows).
Next row: with yarn coming from peg 1: k17, pu yarn at peg 18: k34, pu yarn at peg 52: k17
Next row: with yarn coming from peg 1: BO 5, p12, pu yarn at peg 18: p34, pu yarn at peg 52: p12, BO 5, cut yarn leaving a 5 inch tail, attach at peg 6*
Next row: k12, k34, k12 (picking up the skein from that specific section)
Next row: p12, k34, p12 (picking up the skein from that specific section)
BBO all three sections.
SLEEVES
(make 2)
CO 34 sts, prepare to work a flat panel.
Row 1: k to end.
Row 2: p to end.
Rep Row 1 and Row 2: 4 more times.
Next 4 rows: k to end.
*Next row: k2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Next 3 rows: k to end*.
Rep from * to * until 28 sts rem.
Next 8 rows: k to end.
Next row: p to end.
Next row: k to end.
Rep last two rows: 2 more times.
BBO.
ASSEMBLY
Block all pieces. Mattress stitch seam the shoulders first: approx 1.5 inches, leaving the rest open for the neck opening. Mattress stitch
Mattress stitch seam the shoulders first: approx 1.5 inches, leaving the rest open for the neck opening. Mattress stitch seam the sleeves to armholes. Mattress stitch seam the sleeve.
Secure a small button on the right side corner of the front panel.
Button loop: Using a crochet hook and yarn, crochet a chain (approx 6 chains) to the top corner of the right side front panel.
Weave ends in.
Would the finished size be considered for a newborn? Or what size? I’d like to make for a friend’s baby, who is 6 months already but not sure if this would fit as followed or I’d have to make adjustments? Thank you!
This is sized for a newborn, approximately 6-7lbs baby.
Hi, I’m following the sweater pattern and I’m have some difficulty beginning with this section:
“Working yarn is at peg 1, attach another skein of yarn to peg 18 and peg 52.”
PU doesn’t seem to be defined, and I’m not sure what “attach another skein” means. Do I need one skein for each panel? I only have one skein of the colour I’m working in, is it possible to do with just one?
It means Pick Up. You can use the 1 skein, simply separate the yarn into two balls.