There’s something sweet, even innocent, about an all garter-stitch baby sweater. It’s a perfect first sweater—for baby and for knitter. And whether it’s your first sweater or your hundredth, you’ll appreciate not having to add front or neck bands when you’re done. That’s the beauty of garter stitch.

To fit 6–12 months (12–18 months); details for larger size in ( ).
Chest = 20 (24)“/50 (60)cm. Shoulder to hem = 10 (12)”/25 (30)cm. Sleeve length = 6 (8)“/15 (20)cm.

4 (5) skeins Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (127 yds/116m each).
4 (6) skeins Berroco Pure Pima (115 yds/105m each).
Or 460 yds/420m (635 yds/580m) of an equivalent dk-weight yarn; 20% less without sleeves.

US 6 (4mm) needles, or size to get gauge.

Gauge: 22 sts / 44 rows = 4”/10cm in garter st.