Fresh Squeezed PDF Top-Down Raglan Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern
Fresh Squeezed PDF Top-Down Raglan Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern
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The Heirloom They’ll Actually Wear
There is nothing quite like the pride of gifting a hand-knit sweater to a new arrival. The Fresh Squeezed Baby Pullover is designed to be as fun to knit as it is for a little one to wear. With simple stripes and a classic silhouette, this project is a cozy, washable treasure for the lucky parents.
This sweater is knit in one piece using Ewe So Sporty washable merino yarn. Choose two cute colors for baby!
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Why You’ll Love Knitting This Pattern:
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Seamless Construction: Say goodbye to finishing frustration! This sweater is worked in one continuous piece, meaning you can spend more time knitting and less time seaming.
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Top-Down Versatility: Because it’s worked from the top, you can easily check the fit and length as you go—perfect for those "in-between" baby sizes.
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Stash-Friendly Design: Specifically designed for our Ewe So Sporty 100% merino yarn, but perfect for any sport-weight yarn in your stash that deserves a "Bloom & Bright" transformation.
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Beginner-Intermediate Friendly: If you’ve been waiting to try your first seamless garment, this is the perfect place to start. The instructions are clear, rhythmic, and designed to soothe away the noise.
Heather’s Design Note: "I wanted this to be the kind of pattern you could pick up on a Monday and have finished by a weekend baby shower. The top-down construction is so satisfying—once you hit the stripes, the rows just fly by! It’s my favorite way to celebrate a new sprout with something handmade and heartfelt."
Pattern Details:
Note: This is a digital PDF download. You will receive a link to download the pattern immediately after purchase.
See yarn and needle requirements below.
Here are the specs:
Ewe Ewe Yarns Pattern #440
Designed by Heather Walpole
Sizes: 6 months (12 months, 18-24 months)
Finished Chest Circumference: 17.5 (20, 22.5)” / 44.5 (51, 57) cm
Yarn: Ewe Ewe Yarns, Ewe So Sporty, 145 yards per 50g skein, 100% merino wool superwash yarn, #2 sport weight
Color A: 1 (2, 2) skein(s) (05 Cotton Candy)
Color B: 1 (1, 2) skein(s) (25 Orange Peel)
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Needles:
US 3 / 3.25 mm set of DPNs and 16” / 40 cm circular needle
US 4 / 3.5 mm set of DPNs and 16” / 40 cm circular needle
Adjust needle sizes as necessary to match gauge.
Supplies: 4 stitch markers (1 unique for BOR), darning needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, row counter (optional)
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round on larger size needle taken after blocking
This sweater is knit in one piece using Ewe So Sporty washable merino yarn. Choose two cute colors for baby!
Get the yarn! Shop Fresh Squeezed Yarn Kits >
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I haven’t used them yet but they look helpful!
We love Ewe So Sporty for baby patterns and light weight sweaters!
I haven’t started this, but directions and hints ars straight forward. I need to select colors which is difficult but your wheel of yarn color selection. I particularly like vanilla, wheat and mocha but not sure if they will be compatible. More examples of colors that work well together pictured would help me make a purchase faster when you have multi color patterns.
I received the heart shaped stitch markers very quickly after my order was placed. They were as described and very cute. Lots of pretty colors. I am very happy with them.
This pattern is so easy to follow. I’m almost done…so cute!
The yarn knits beautifully. I enjoy it very much. I hope to knit many more projects.
The perfect project to start myself knitting again. I love the feel of the yarn and am looking forward to a finished project. Choosing a color took awhile but as I’m knitting, I’m thinking I may need another color(s) and what great gifts these can be.
The yarn has a great feel and works up very well.
This is the easiest and most gratifying one could make for a new baby. Suggest using a blended yarn like cotton and merino wool or a quality yarn that is acrylic. I always slip the first stitch each row to give it a nice selvedge trim. Hint Hint.
I am making a baby sweater for my grandson. I love stripes and this color combination is exactly what I wanted. Can't wait to get started on this sweater!
I’m using Wooly Worsted Merino yarn for a baby sweater and I’m very happy with the color choice and the yarn itself.
thank you so much for the speedy delivery, wonderful service and love the yarn thanks again sherry
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