Discover the versatility of Michigan Fine Yarns’ My First Years Basic Sweater! We hope our basic sweater collection inspires beginners to “level up” your knitting. Supporting sizes 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2T and 4T in worsted, DK and fingering weight yarns, this pattern is easy to follow, but also offers plenty of modification options for those with more experience. MFY’s My First Years Basic Sweater is sure to become your go-to pattern for baby sweaters.

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Yarn:
My First Years Basic Sweater is written for worsted, DK and fingering weight yarns. Yarns used in each sample are listed in each photo.

Needles:
Recommended by weight for suggested gauge; use DPN’s or needle for other preferred small circumference knitting methods (e.g. magic loop):

-Worsted: US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular and DPN’s, US 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular and DPN’s
-DK: US 4 (3.5mm) 16” circular and DPN’s, US 6 (4mm) 16” circular and DPN’s;
-Fingering: US 2 (2.75mm) 16” circular and DPN’s, US 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular and DPN’s

We encourage you to check out our supply of baby friendly yarns!

Notions:
US 16” circular needles; DPN needles
BOR marker
Stitch holders or scrap yarn for sleeves
Darning/tapestry needle to weave in your ends;
Blocking materials: We have KnitPro Blocking Mats and coordinating Blockers or package of T-Pins to secure your garment shaping and preferred wool wash for wet blocking
Scissors

Gauge:
Worsted: 20 sts/ 4”
DK 22sts/ 4
Fingering: 28sts/ 4”

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 17” (18”, 19”, 21”, 23”)