Prepare tools
Before we start knitting, we need to prepare the following tools:
1. wool: choose soft wool suitable for children's skin, and the color can be selected according to baby's preference.
2. Knitting needle: Choose the appropriate knitting needle according to the thickness of wool. Generally, the knitting needles of children's sweaters are 3.5mm or 4 mm. ..
3. Scissors: used for shearing wool.
4. Needle and thread: used to sew sweaters.
5. Sweater needle: used to fix the shape of the sweater.
operation sequence/order
1. braided body
First, we need to knit the main body of the sweater. According to the baby's height and bust size, choose the appropriate number of stitches, generally 60-80 stitches. Then, weave according to the following steps:
The first row: knitting around needles from left to right in turn.
The second row: knitting around the needle from right to left in turn.
Repeat the above steps until it is knitted to a suitable length. Finally, sew up the body.
Braided sleeves
Next, we need to knit sweater sleeves. According to the baby's arm length and wrist circumference, choose the appropriate number of stitches, generally 30-40 stitches. Then, weave according to the following steps:
The first row: knitting around needles from left to right in turn.
The second row: knitting around the needle from right to left in turn.
Repeat the above steps until it is knitted to a suitable length. Finally, sew the sleeves.
Knitted neckline
Finally, we need to knit the neckline of the sweater. According to the size of the baby's neck circumference, choose the appropriate number of stitches, generally 20-30 stitches. Then, weave according to the following steps:
The first row: knitting around needles from left to right in turn.
The second row: knitting around the needle from right to left in turn.
Repeat the above steps until it is knitted to a suitable length. Finally sew the neckline.
final result
Through the above steps, we can easily knit a lovely sweater for our baby. In the process of knitting, you can choose different patterns according to your own preferences to make the sweater more personalized. I hope the knitting pattern of this children's sweater can give you some inspiration and make your baby more lovely and warm.