Cozy Mustard Baby Sweater

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (approximately 200-250 yards) in mustard yellow
• Size 8 US (5 mm) circular knitting needles
• Size 8 US (5 mm) double pointed needles (for the sleeves)
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
• Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• Inc: Increase

Instructions:

Body:

1. CO 60 sts using the long tail method.
2. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches (approximately 10 rows).
3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and continue until the piece measures 10 inches from the cast on edge.

Armholes:

1. Divide the stitches for the armholes. K15, bind off 10 sts, K15. (You will have 30 sts on the needle.)
2. Work in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 12 inches from the cast on edge. This is where the body will stop.

Back Neck:

1. Row 1: K30
2. Row 2: P30
3. Row 3: K30
4. Row 4: P30
5. Row 5: K30 to create the neck ribbing for 1 inch.
6. Now, back to the main body:

Finishing the Body:

1. After reaching 12 inches in height, bind off all sts loosely.
2. Weave in all loose ends using the tapestry needle.

Sleeves:

1. Using double pointed needles, pick up 15 stitches on each side of the armhole. (Total of 30 stitches)
2. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 3 inches (about 12 rows).
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and knit until the sleeve is 8 inches long.
4. Bind off all stitches loosely. Repeat for the second sleeve.

Collar:

1. Using circular needles, pick up stitches around the neck opening (about 60-70 stitches).
2. Work in K1, P1 for about 1 inch.
3. Bind off all stitches loosely.

Final Assembly:

1. Turn the sweater inside out and weave in any remaining ends.
2. Optional: Steam block the sweater to shape it nicely.

Congratulations!

You’ve made a cozy mustard baby sweater! This soft and warm piece is perfect for keeping little ones comfortable during chilly days.