Knitted Toddler Sweater

The knitted toddler sweater is an adorable and cozy piece that will keep your little one warm and stylish all season long. With its cute patterns and soft fabric, it's a perfect addition to any child's wardrobe. Not only does it provide warmth, but it also adds a touch of charm to their outfit. Whether they're playing in the park or visiting relatives, this sweater will have them looking irresistibly cute. So, why not treat your child to a knitted toddler sweater and watch them snuggle up in comfort and style!

SIZE

6 months[1, 2, 4] years (shown in size 2 years)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Chest: 20[24, 26, 28] inches
• Length: 10[12, 13, 14] inches

MATERIALS

• Rowan All Seasons [60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 98 yds/90 m per 50 g skein]
• [MC] #182 Bleached (White); 4[4, 5, 5] skeins
• [CC1] #205 Cheery (Pale orange; 1 skein
• [CC2] #217 Lime Leaf (Pale green); 1 skein
• [CC3] #183 Jaunty (Dark pink); 1 skein
• NOTE: Shade #183 Jaunty has been discontinued, though it's still available in some yarn stores. If you can't find this shade, #203 Giddy makes a softer, sweeter alternative, or try a yarn like Katia Mississippi or Phildar Aviso.
• 1 set US #5/3.75mm needles
• 1 set US #7/4.5mm needles
• Stitch holders
• Stitch markers
• Safety pins
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

18 sts/25 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

PATTERN NOTES

The ice cream cone motif is knit using the intarsia method. This color work method involves using a separate length of yarn for each area of color. When switching from one color to the next, drop the color you have been working with, and bring up the yarn for the next color, twisting the strands to avoid creating holes. It is helpful to work with lengths of yarn wound on bobbins to avoid tangling. More information on intarsia knitting can be found here and here. (Scroll down to "How to knit with 2 colors at a time".)

The pattern instructions make a somewhat cropped sweater. If you desire a longer sweater, work additional rows before beginning ice cream one motif. Remember to buy additional yarn if making a longer sweater.

2x2 Rib (Worked over a multiple of 4 sts + 2):

Row 1 [WS]: P2, [k2, p2] to end.

Row 2 [RS]: K2, [p2, k2] to end.

Repeat these 2 rows for 2x2 Rib.

Stripe Pattern:

[Work 2 rows CC2, work 2 rows MC] twice.

[Work 2 rows CC3, work 2 rows MC] twice.

[Work 2 rows CC2, work 2 rows MC] until work is desired length.

DIRECTIONS

Front

Using smaller needles and MC, CO 45[55, 61, 65] sts. Work in stockinette st until work measures 1.25 inches, ending with a WS row.

Using larger needles, continue in stockinette st until work measures 2[3, 4, 5] inches, ending with a WS row.

Next Row [RS]: K14[19, 22, 24], place marker, work Row 1 of chart over next 17 sts, place marker, k to end.

Cont in stockinette st, working sts between markers according to chart, until all rows of chart are completed.

Remove markers and cont in stockinette st until work measures 7.5[9.5, 10.5, 11.5] inches, ending with a WS row.

Shape Neckline

Next Row [RS]: K18[22, 24, 25], place rem sts on stitch holder.

Next Row [WS]: P1, p2tog tbl, p to end.

Next Row [RS]: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.

Repeat these 2 rows twice more. 12[16, 18, 19] sts rem.

Cont in stockinette until work measures 10[12, 13, 14] inches, ending with a WS row.

BO rem sts.

Replace 18[22, 24, 25] held sts of right shoulder on needle with RS facing, leaving 9[11, 13, 15] center sts on stitch holder.

K 1 row.

Next Row [WS]: P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1.

Next Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, k to end.

Repeat these 2 rows twice more. 12[16, 18, 19] sts rem.

Cont in stockinette until work measures 10[12, 13, 14] inches, ending with a WS row.

BO rem sts.

Back

Using smaller needles and MC, CO 45[55, 61, 65] sts. Work in stockinette st until work measures 1.25 inches, ending with a WS row.

Using larger needles, continue in stockinette st until work measures same as front to shoulder, ending with a WS row.

Next Row [RS]: BO 12[16, 18, 19] sts, k20[22, 24, 26] (there will be 21[23, 25, 27] on right needle), BO rem 12[16, 18, 19] sts. Place rem sts on stitch holder.

Neckband

Sew back to front at right shoulder seam.

Using smaller needles and MC, with RS facing and beg at left front edge of neckline shaping, pick up and k 12 sts (approx. 4 sts for every 5 rows) along left front neckline, k9[11, 13, 15] held sts from front neckline, pick up and k 12 sts along right front neckline, k21[23, 25, 27] held sts from back neckline. 54[58, 62, 66] sts.

Work 6 rows in 2x2 rib.

Work 6 rows in stockinette st.

BO all sts LOOSELY, using larger needle.

Sew back to front at left shoulder seam.

Sleeves

Beginning at shoulder seam and measuring along side edge, measure 5[6, 6.5, 7] down front and back of each side; mark these points with safety pins.

Using larger needles and MC, with RS facing, pick up and k 45[53, 61, 65] sts (approx. 3 sts for every 4 rows) between pins on left side.

P 1 row.

Begin working Stripe Pattern, and AT THE SAME TIME work shaping as follows:

Decrease Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.

Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch, working Stripe Pattern as set.

Work Decrease Row.

P 1 row in Stripe Pattern as set.]

Repeat these 6 rows 4[5, 6, 7] times more. 25[29, 33, 33] sts rem.

Cont in Stripe Pattern until sleeve measures 5.25[6.25, 7.25, 8.75] inches, ending with a WS row.

Using smaller needle, work 1.25 inches in Stripe Pattern, ending with a WS row. Work measures 6.50[7.5, 8.5, 10] inches. BO all sts loosely.

Work right sleeve in the same way.

FINISHING

Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends.
Block as desired.