Specifications
| Brand: | Plymouth Yarn |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Vanessa Ewing |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 3125 |
Product Description
Keep your little one warm in this stylish Baby Guernsey Pullover from Plymouth Yarn knit in Select Worsted Merino Superwash. This lovely sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed and finished with buttons on the shoulder. Plymouth Yarn Select Worsted Merino Superwash is a great go-to yarn for any project calling for a worsted weight yarn. This soft superwash Merino wool is perfect for projects for the entire family with its excellent stitch definition and great range of colors—and it's machine-washable too! The Welted Leaf stitch pattern is in written form only.
Sizes: 0–3 (6–12, 18–12) months
Finished Measurement:
Chest – 20 (22,
24)”
Length – 10 (11, 12)”
Yarn Requirements: 2 hanks Plymouth Yarn Select Worsted Merino
Superwash (100% Superwash Fine Merino Wool; 100g/218yds) for all sizes shown in
20 Butter
Needles: US 7 (4.50mm)
Hooks: US G/7 (4.50mm)
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stich on US 7
(4.50mm), after blocking
Plymouth Yarn Baby's Guernsey Pullover
What Is Being Made
The Baby's Guernsey Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed for infants in three sizes: 0-3 months, 6-12 months, and 18-24 months. This pullover features a traditional guernsey construction with finished chest measurements of 20", 22", or 24" and corresponding lengths of 10", 11", or 12". The design includes a decorative welted leaf pattern detail and button embellishments, making it an elegant layering piece for babies.
Craft and Construction Method
This pattern is designed for knitting and employs a bottom-up, seamed construction worked flat on straight needles. The garment is worked in separate pieces—beginning with the back panel, then the front, and finally the sleeves—before being seamed together. This traditional flat-working method allows for precise shaping and easier adjustments during the knitting process.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used
The pullover incorporates several key stitch techniques:
- Stockinette Stitch (st st): The primary stitch used throughout most of the garment, creating a smooth, classic fabric
- Garter Stitch: Worked on every row (knit every row), used for the initial edge ribbing and to frame the garment's edges
- Welted Leaf Pattern: A 14-row repeating pattern that combines knit and purl stitches in a structured arrangement, creating a textured leaf-like motif. This pattern is incorporated as a decorative element within the stockinette background, adding visual interest and dimension to the finished piece
Techniques and Details
The pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques to achieve its polished finish:
- Long-tail cast-on: Used to begin the back piece with 52, 57, or 62 stitches depending on size
- Decreasing for shaping: Strategic decreases are worked at the neck edges to create a fitted neckline
- Stitch holders: Used to hold stitches temporarily, particularly for the neckline and sleeve placement
- Removable markers: Employed to mark sleeve placement points throughout the knitting process
- Bind-off: Used to secure stitches at armholes and neckline openings
- Blocking: The gauge is measured after blocking, ensuring accurate finished dimensions
- Seaming: Pieces are joined together using a tapestry needle after individual components are completed
Materials and Notions
The Baby's Guernsey Pullover requires Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash yarn in color 20 Butter. All three sizes require 2 skeins of 100g each, making this an economical project. The yarn weight is worsted, providing durability and ease of care for baby garments.
Needles and notions include:
- US Size 7 (4.5mm) straight knitting needles for the main knitting
- US Size G (4.5mm) crochet hook for finishing details
- 4 removable stitch markers for tracking pattern placement
- 2 stitch holders for securing stitches during construction
- Tapestry needle for seaming pieces together
- 4 buttons from Dill #251214, each measuring 18mm, for button-front closure details
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US Size 7 (4.5mm) needles after blocking. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit, particularly in baby garments where sizing is critical. The pattern is written with the smallest size (0-3 months) as the base, with larger sizes provided in parentheses throughout the instructions, allowing knitters to easily adjust their work for different age groups.
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