With Contrast Color garter stitch trim   

This quick and easy pattern begins at the top of the hood and works downward.  The round yoke has a garter stitch worked in contrasting color and 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.  

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

1 skein of contrast color yarn in same weight as rest of sweater

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.