Black Bear Baby Sweater by Amanda Saladin

Black Bear Baby Sweater

Knitting
October 2019
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
840 - 1260 yards (768 - 1152 m)
Finished Chest Size 16 (17, 18, 19, 20)” for infant size 3m (6m, 12m, 18m, 24m)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Mama bear loves her baby bear in this sweet little dress (sic: actually this is a pullover sweater, but it could be modified as a dress). Featuring colorwork on both the front and back, as well as contrasting ribbing at the hem, sleeves and collar, this adorable dress (sic: actually this is a pullover sweater, but it could be modified as a dress) will look oh-so-cute on your little one.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Chest Size 16 (17, 18, 19, 20)” for infant size 3m (6m, 12m, 18m, 24m)

Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch

Materials

Medium weight yarnYarn: Berroco Comfort (50% Acrylic, 50% Nylon; 210 yards 193 meters/100 grams): #9771 Driftwood Heather (MC, 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) skeins, #9760 Beet Root (CC1, 1 skein), #9807 Military Mix (CC2, 1 skein), #9734 Licorice (CC3, 1 skein)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) straight, 8 (5.0mm) straight

Notions: Tapestry needle, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) ½” buttons, matching thread, sewing needle

Special Stitches: K1, P1 Rib