I’m warning you, this is a photo-filled post because, well because my little boy is just so cute. And the sweater isn’t bad either, if I do say so myself. I bought the yarn — Debbie Bliss Merino Chunky — from Maritza when she was de-stashing and I love it, I mean I really really love it. And wouldn’t it figure I cannot find more of it anywhere.
I made the sweater — very quickly I might add — for Tristan using Elizabeth Zimmerman’s seamless raglan recipe. I tried it on him while knitting and it seemed a bit tight but I just kept knitting. In the end the neck was too tight so I frogged back a little and made it wider.
So after that it was still a little snug all around and a little short over the baby belly. So, I decided it would be a very nice gift for some friends having a baby this Autumn. Then I washed and blocked it and now, well now I think it might be Tristan’s after all. Doesn’t it look nice on him?
Chunky Raglan Sweater
Pattern: Seamless Raglan by Elizabeth Zimmerman
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Merino Chunky in colorway
Yardage: less than five 55 yard skeins
Needles: US size 10.5
Gauge:
Modifications: I’d say this is about a size 24 month sweater. Here’s the lowdown on how I knit it:
Body:
- Cast on 70 stitches and join to work in the round
- 1×1 rib for 3 rounds
- Knit until 8 inches
Sleeves:
- Cast on 18 stitches and join to work in the round
- 1×1 rib for 3 rounds
- Increase as directed until 24 stitches per sleeve
- Knit even until 8 inches
Yoke:
- Join the body and sleeves as directed
- Decrease as direcyed until 4 stitches remain each sleeve (no neck shaping)
- 1×1 rib for 3 rounds
- bind off
Oh he’s so precious! the sweater fits so well!
Lots of cuteness. And, as always, your photos are just stunning.
he’s adorable -I particularly like the last picture with the little curls in his baby hair. Oh, and the sweater is perfect!
You can find Merino Chunky at herrschners.com and the price is great. I’m not sure about color selection though. Your little guy is adorable…makes me miss that stage!
Those little curls and chubby legs - what a sweetheart! And that sweater just is perfect, I do love a boy in a nice raglan. Perfect yarn for the project - you are just on a knitting roll.
cuteness indeed!!
oh, he is cute! as is his sweater. nice job, and quick, too! Maritza was just destashing…wow. I would keep the sweater for him….it does look great on him.
It’s perfect
Now you need to knit him some pants!
This is so very sweet. You are fueling my passion to learn to knit.
Oh thank you! This is very motivating. The very cute pictures of the little pickle help too!
Holy cow! That is some serious cuteness!
Beyond Cute! He is adorable. And the sweater is beautiful–what a wonderful shade of blue. Looks perfect on him.
This sweater came out really nice and it fits him perfectly. What a cutie!
Very very cute. The pictures are lovely and thanks for sharing the pattern.
What chubby little knees! The sweater looks great on your sweet tot!
Oh he is adorable, no wonder you took so many photos. I am glad that the sweater came out just the perfect size for him too. I love the color too. Have they discontinued it, and that is why you cant find anymore of it.
First time here, and all is gorgeous! Your cutest little boy, the beautiful sweater, and fabulous photo shots. Very impressive!
Loved the little fellow in his cute blue jumper.
I am a fan of Elizabeth Zimmerman patterns but over here in Australia I am having trouble trying to get a copy of her “Knitting Workshop” in particular the pattern for SUPRISE JACKET. Would you have the instructions for that jacket? Margaret of Melbourne, Victoria. Australia.