Babbling Brook Sweater by Marie Greene

Babbling Brook Sweater

Knitting
March 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, blocked
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
280 - 730 yards (256 - 668 m)
0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1- 2 yrs, 2 -4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6- 8 yrs, 8-10 yrs)
English

This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.

When my youngest son was a toddler, I knit him a tiny sweater just like this one. His bright blue eyes and blond hair sparkled against the dark grey sweater as he bounced around wearing it. He outgrew it much too quickly (which might explain why it held up so well over the years), but it’s such a timeless style that I may get to pass it along to a grandchild someday. My three boys assure me they will never have children, but I remain hopeful.

For the grown-up version, see Brookings here: https://www.oliveknits.com/product/brookings-pullover/

Yarn
DK weight | Berroco Ultra Wool | 100% superwash wool | 292 yards/ 267 meters in 100 g | 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/ 256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) meters

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1- 2 yrs, 2 -4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6- 8 yrs, 8-10 yrs)

Finished Measurements
Chest circumference: 18.2 (19.6, 21.1, 22.6, 24, 26.2, 27.6) in/ 46.5 (50, 53.8, 57.5, 61, 66.5, 70) cm
Length of lower body from underarm: 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 12, 14) in/15 (16.5, 18, 21.5, 25.5, 30.5, 35.5) cm
Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 11, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in/ 16.5 (19, 21.5, 28, 31.2, 34.5, 37) cm
Sleeve circumference: 7.3 (8, 8.4, 8.7, 9.1, 9.5, 10.5) in/18.2 (20, 21, 21.75, 22.75, 23.75, 26.25) cm

Needles
US Size 4/3.5mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – body
US Size 4/3.5mm (12 in/30 cm circular needles or DPNs) – sleeves
US Size 3/3.25 mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) – neckline and lower ribbing
US Size 3/3.25mm (12 in/30 cm circular needles or DPNs) – sleeve cuffs

Use needle size necessary to achieve gauge. Adjust other needle sizes accordingly.

Gauge
22 st and 26 rows in 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch with largest needle, blocked

Notions
Cable needle
10 stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Darning needle to weave ends