Inspired by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne’s Log Cabin technique, this sweet baby sweater begins with a garter stitch square, to which you add rows of garter strips until you arrive at the perfect size for your little one. You can use almost any yarn, there is no set gauge!

The flexibility of the pattern means that it’s easy to create the log cabin square and customize the pattern with very little math. It also features an open neckline for squirmy babies and toddlers, and minimal finishing – making it a perfect first sweater project.