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Imagining a little cherub in your creation makes knitting for babies even sweeter!
From simple all-in-one designs to traditional construction, use our Dynamic patterns as a canvas for your creativity.
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- Any machine
- Any gauge
- Any Stitch Pattern
Kids Heads are Big!
Easy on and off kids sweaters
When knitting pullover sweaters for babies and kids, it's important to make sure the neck opening will fit over the head.Looking at sizing charts, 3 month heads are 15". Neck openings are 4.5". Yes, knitting stretches, but leaving one shoulder open is the answer for a sweater that won't be a struggle for mom and baby.
1 Plan Ahead
Before you start knitting the sweater, plan for the open shoulder- Knit the front and back pieces as instructed, removing the left shoulders (as worn) on waste yarn.
- Join the right shoulder
- Re-hang the left back shoulder stitches and knit in ribbing, flat rib or garter/seed stitch (by hand or machine)
- re-hang the left front shoulder stitches and work the same style of band, adding buttonholes
- Pick up the neck band, including the edge of the shoulder bands and work as directed in your pattern.
Let's say you knit 1/2" bands at the left shoulder. Overlap the front over the back and you will be adding 1/2" to the armhole opening. Depending on the size sweater you are knitting and the gauge of your yarn, you may be able to just work this into the sleeve cap seam.
If not, you may want to adjust the sleeve cap slightly or knit fewer rows on the garment pieces at the left shoulder.
2 Afterthought Method
You've knit the sweater pieces, added the band and realized that an open shoulder would be useful.- Knit the front and back pieces as instructed
- Join the right shoulder
- Knit and attach the neck band per the pattern
- On the left back shoulder pick up stitches and knit in ribbing, flat rib or garter/seed stitch (by hand or machine)
- On the left front shoulder work the same style of band, adding buttonholes
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Basic Sweater Patterns
Choose your style, enter YOUR gauge and get knitting!
Basic DROP SHOULDER cardigan sweater with your choice of round or V-neck, plus straight or shaped shoulders.
Basic DROP SHOULDER pullover sweater with your choice of round or V-neck, plus straight or shaped shoulders.
Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE cardigan sweater with your choice of round or V-neck, plus straight or shaped shoulders.
Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE pullover sweater with your choice of round or V-neck, plus straight or shaped shoulders.
Baby Sleeping Bag
The body is knit in one piece - no side seams! We suggest using a tuck stitch for a wider fabric. Use the included tuck stitch pattern, (easy to hand manipulate) or substitute your favorite.
Baby Sleeping Bag
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Tuck Baby Pattern
Tuck Baby Trio
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Quickie Baby Blanket
- Swatching is not optional
- Never Run out of yarn
- Stitch Types and yarn usage
- Taming the curl
- Something different: Blanket Binding
- Finishing on the machine
- Crochet Trims eBook
Hats
Consider knitting hats for those in need in your community.
Newborn Visor Cap
Written for the standard gauge machine (no ribber) with construction photos and detailed instructions, this hat will keep the little ones warm! This traditional style pattern is offered for FREE, with your promise to make at least one for charity.
2 Hour Baby Cardigan
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Squirrel & Chipmunk EASY Knitting
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Baby Pinafore
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Tuck Baby Trio Course
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Design-it-Yourself Blanket
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As machine knitters, blankets allow us to try new techniques, play with yarn and stitch patterns. They offer an opportunity for us to gain confidence in our knitting.
Although blankets are "just rectangles", a little planning can go a long way!
- Have you ever started a project unsure if you have enough yarn?
- Why guess at how many stitches to cast on?
- Want to create something that you will be proud of... good enough to enter in the fair?
Books: Knitting for Baby
Knit Club LIVE Show
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Links mentioned in the Show
Link to BABY TOPICS at Knit it NowSubscriber Knit Club Forum
2-Hour Baby Cardi Course and Workshop
Sally Melville All Ages Vest - Are you interested?
Great source for zippers - Zipper Stop
Faux Fur Pompoms
00:02:31 - Baby Topics
00:03:54 - Squirrel and Chipmunk patterns and course
00:05:48 - 2 Hour Baby Cardigan - Course and pattern
00:10:41 - Books about knitting for babies
00:13:49 - Baby Pinafore
00:15:25 - Baby Sleeping bag (bunting)
00:17:07 - NEW! Subscriber Knit Club Forum
00:23:44 - Share your successes!
00:27:36 - Tuck Baby - 3 piece course and pattern
00:28:31 - Hats
00:31:55 - Blankets
00:34:19 - 2 Hour Baby Cardigan Workshop - free with course purchase
00:40:28 - Are you interested? Sally Melville "All Ages Vest"
Machine Knit-Ables
Knit it Now Machine Knit-Ables are a curated collection of hand knitting patterns that are appropriate for machine knitters.
Speed Check Cardigan
Snow,Skate, Surf, Sofa
Inspired by the iconic checks of slip-on skate shoes, Kids will love the bright knitted gradient pattern. This is a fair isle pattern your granny wouldn’t recognize but the little racers, rebels and cool kids in your life will love! Cast-on and contrast the
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Ruffled Strawberry
Make it special! Turn a classic square armhole shape into something special.
Although the sample includes hand knitting, this project could be done entirely on the machine.
Add a collar with a picot bind off, add a sweet ruffle at the hem for a feminine touch.
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Blueberry Buckle
This oversized sweater features a relaxed fit, squishy Moss Stitch sleeves and the perfect pocket that will quickly be filled with tiny treasures.
The rolled collar adds a modern, casual finish.
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Kids Summer Striped Hoodie
Bring on the bright colors for summer! This classic, unisex zip-up hoodie features bold stripes, diagonal front pockets, a separating zipper, and a pull cord in the functional hood.
It would work great for play dates or breezy days at the beach, and your little one will love the soft and
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Baby Pants
Easy Knitting, basic baby pants are sure to be hit for a gift at a baby shower.
Combine with a sweater, hat and socks for an extra-special gift.
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Zigs and Zags Baby Jacket
This baby jacket has great stitch texture and depicts the direction (zigging and zagging) that little ones often take when first discovering the joy of crawling and walking.
The jacket is designed to be excellent for both girls and boys.
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Blue Jean Hoodie
Easy to Knit unisex hoodie. Drop shoulder sleeves and practical hood make this a winner!
Use this basic style for inspiration. Add a kangaroo pocket, use an interesting stitch pattern, mix 'n match colors. You're the designer!
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Soft and Stripey Baby
Basic stripes decorate this simple mini pullover, and allow for plenty of fun personalization opportunities with color selection.
Buttons at the shoulder help with dressing younger tots, and can be added as decoration on the larger sizes.
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Side-to-Side Stripes
Knit side-to-side with an interesting stripe combination, this one will be sure to please.
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Flower Fence
The adorable Flower Fence Sweater is a perfect design for a growing little one. A graphic colorwork pattern of stripes and flowers adorn this pullover and the tonal colorways are sure to create lots of smiles every time it’s worn. Look closely, 4 colors are used for the graphic interest
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Little Pine
The Little Pine Sweater was inspired by all the beautiful pine trees here in the mountains--the designer's goal was the make a sweater that looked like a forest of pine trees. The name for the sweater comes from a nearby canyon which has many pine trees in it.
Machine knitters can
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Crosscut Pullover
The Crosscut Pullover is a great little sweater with engaging construction. This sweater is knit in one piece – worked sideways from cuff to cuff. A fun, textured cable is carried up the sleeve to the neck opening, where the front and back of the sweater are then worked separately. After the neck
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Trailhopper Hat
The best way to ward off the winds on chilly days is by wearing a perfectly adorable hat. Better yet, wear one with earflaps! Warm yet lightweight, this hat is ideal for breezy days. In addition to the earflaps, the Trailhopper hat boasts I-cord ties and a mock-cable ribbing.
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