How to Knit a Horizontal Floral Model Baby Sweater with Two Skewers

Knitting is not only a relaxing and fulfilling hobby, but it also allows you to create unique and personalized garments for your loved ones. A horizontal floral model baby sweater is the perfect way to add some charm and personality to your baby's wardrobe. If you're new to knitting, don't worry! With just two skewers and some basic knowledge, you can create a beautiful sweater for your little one.

What You'll Need:

2 skeins of baby yarn (in the color of your choice)

Size 7 knitting skewers

A tapestry needle

Step 1: Cast on

Using the long-tail cast on method, cast on 70 stitches. Divide the stitches evenly onto your two skewers (35 stitches per skewer). Join in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches.

Step 2: Knit the Ribbing

Using a knit 2, purl 2 ribbing pattern, knit for 1 inch (or about 6 rounds).

Step 3: Knit the Body

Switch to your floral pattern (see below) and continue knitting until the body of the sweater measures 7 inches (or about 42 rounds).

Step 4: Divide for Sleeves

Using scrap yarn, place the first 18 stitches onto a piece of scrap yarn or stitch holder. Knit the next 34 stitches, and then place the last 18 stitches onto another piece of scrap yarn or stitch holder.

Step 5: Knit the Sleeves

Rejoin your working yarn and knit each sleeve back and forth, adding 2 stitches to each side of the sleeve every other row until you have 24 stitches on each sleeve. Continue knitting until the sleeves measure 6 inches (or about 36 rounds).

Step 6: Join the Sleeves and Body

Remove the scrap yarn from both sets of sleeve stitches and place all the stitches onto one skewer. Join in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches. Knit one round even.

Step 7: Knit the Yoke

Switch back to your floral pattern and knit until the yoke measures 2 inches (or about 12 rounds).

Step 8: Bind Off

Bind off all stitches loosely.

The Floral Pattern:

Row 1: *Knit 2, purl 2, knit 1, purl 5, knit 1, purl 2, repeat from * to end of round.

Row 2: *Purl 2, knit 2, purl 1, knit 5, purl 1, knit 2, repeat from * to end of round.

Row 3: *Knit 2, purl 2, knit 1, purl 3, knit 3, purl 2, repeat from * to end of round.

Row 4: *Purl 2, knit 2, purl 1, knit 3, purl 3, knit 2, repeat from * to end of round.

Rows 5-8: Repeat rows 1-4.

Rows 9-12: *Knit 2, purl 2, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 2, purl 2, repeat from * to end of round.

Rows 13-16: *Purl 2, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 5, knit 2, repeat from * to end of round.

Rows 17-20: *Knit 2, purl 2, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 3, knit 3, purl 2, repeat from * to end of round.

Rows 21-24: *Purl 2, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3, purl 3, knit 2, repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat these 24 rows for the floral pattern.

Once you've finished knitting your sweater, sew in any loose ends and block it to give it a professional finish. Your baby will love their new floral sweater, and you'll feel proud knowing you made it yourself. Don't be afraid to experiment with different patterns and colors to make each sweater unique and special.

Happy knitting!