Cozy Crewneck Knitting Pattern

If you are anxiously waiting for baby to arrive, there’s no better way to relax and spend some productive time than knitting! Here is an easy sweater to knit for a baby—and using easy-care yarn makes it a breeze for a new mama.

RED HEART® Plush Baby: 2 (2, 3) balls 9940 Grapemint.
Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] straight needles, and 4.5mm [US 7] circular needle 12” long or a set of doublepointed needles (for collar)
Stitch holder, stitch marker, yarn needle.

Directions are for size 12 months; changes for 18 and 24 months are in parentheses.
Finished Chest: 23 (25, 27)”
Finished Length: 11 (12, 13)”

GAUGE: 16 sts = 4”; 22 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch (knit on Right Side, purl on Wrong Side) with larger needles. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.