HOODED MOCK POPCORN SWEATER 

with contrast color “popcorn pattern” 

This pattern begins with a seamless hood.  The round yoke has a mock popcorn pattern stitch which is repeated on the sleeves and bottom of the sweater.  The front bands are done in garter stitch with 5 buttonholes knitted in.  Sizes are determined by weight of yarn and size of needles used as pattern is written in rows and number of stitches rather than in inches.  You may also knit entire sweater in one color omitting the contrasting color options.  Because this is a very “girly” sweater the buttonholes are on right side. 

MATERIALS

PREEMIE SIZE (approx 2 – 4 pounds)

2 skeins (50 gr each) Fingering weight yarn   Size 3 needles

SMALL NEWBORN SIZE

(approx 5 – 7 pounds)

150 gr = 400 yds Sport/dk weight yarn  

Size 7 needles

NEWBORN SIZE ( approx 8 – 10 pounds)

200 gr = 440 yds Worsted weight yarn 

Size 10  needles

6 – 9 MONTH SIZE

200 gr Chunky weight yarn   Size 10-1/2 needles

ALL SIZES REQUIRE

4 markers    3 stitch holders       5 buttons     yarn sewing needle

I find that when working the body of the sweater it is easier to use a 24” circular needle and work back and forth.