Aspen Sweater and Hat Knitting Pattern – Lisa F Design BC112 A timeless baby sweater and matching hat set featuring a soft colour-block design with beautifully textured garter stitch and moss stitch yoke panels. The classic silhouette, ribbed trims and shoulder button opening make it a practical and stylish choice for everyday wear or gifting. The sweater is knitted flat in pieces with set-in sleeves and finished with mattress stitch seams. A ribbed shoulder band with button fastening and neatly worked neckband make dressing easy, while the coordinating hat can be knitted either flat or in the round to suit your preferred method. Photographed in Wild Earth Yarns Eden 8ply, a soft merino yarn with excellent stitch definition. Sizes Measurement 0–3 mths 3–6 mths 6–9 mths 9–12 mths 12–18 mths Size (to fit bust cm) 40 43 46 48 51 Finished Bust (cm) 45 50 53 56 59 Lower Edge (cm) 45 50 53 56 59 Length (cm) 21 24 27 30 33 Sleeve Length (cm) 13 16 19 21 23 Designed with approximately 5–9 cm of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Yarn Requirements Recommended yarn: Wild Earth Yarns Eden 8ply Size 0–3 mths 3–6 mths 6–9 mths 9–12 mths 12–18 mths Yarn required (approx metres)* 420 m 525 m 525 m 525 m 630 m *Estimated from ball quantities listed in the pattern. Suitable for 8ply / DK weight yarn, especially soft merino, wool blends and other smooth yarns with excellent stitch definition. Needles & Notions 3.25 mm knitting needles 4 mm knitting needles 3.25 mm double pointed needles (for hat knitted in the round) 4 mm double pointed needles (for hat knitted in the round) Stitch holders 3 buttons Gauge 22 stitches × 30 rows Stocking stitch on 4 mm needles Accurate gauge is important for correct sizing. Construction Overview Knitted flat in separate pieces with set-in sleeves (hat can be knitted flat or in the round) Body begins with a ribbed hem before changing to stocking stitch and textured yoke sections Shoulder button opening with ribbed shoulder bands and neat neckband finish Mattress stitch seaming with coordinating textured hat included ✔ Includes matching sweater and hat pattern ✔ Classic textured colour-block design suitable for boys or girls ✔ Option to knit the hat flat or seamlessly in the round ✔ Suitable for intermediate knitters
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