This baby summer top is made partly in the round, top-down with integrated neck and placket bands, and when the knitting is finished all we have to do is weave in the ends and sew on the buttons.

A boxy top with side splits, its mostly stocking stitch, with garter trim and a button placket down the side of the yoke so there’s plenty of room for easing the top over baby’s head.

Plus it’s quite roomy for hot weather days, and cutely cropped – aiming at fashion rather than tradition.

The pictured top was made with Cascade Ultra Pima cotton DK/8ply in the colour Paprika.

Skill Level Advanced Beginner… even though it might include a technique you haven’t used before, the pattern contains simple, straightforward instructions and notes on where to look for more information.

Sizing 0-3 months (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months

Measurements:
Chest approx. 57 (61, 64, 66, 69) cm – 22½ (24, 25⅛, 26⅛, 27¼) inches, including approx. 14 (19, 20, 19.5, 20) cm – 5½ (7½, 7⅞, 7¾, 7⅞) inches of positive ease
Length at back: approx. 21 (23, 25, 27, 28) cm – 8¼ (9, 9⅞, 10⅝, 11) inches

Materials:
162 (189, 214, 238, 257) metres – 177 (206, 235, 261, 281) yards of DK/8 ply yarn
3.5 mm / US 4 needles for the neck
3.5 mm / US 4 DPNs or circular needles (for magic loop) - depending on your preference for working the lower part of the body and the cap sleeves in the round
4 mm / US 6 needles for the yoke until it’s joined up at the base of the placket
4 mm / US 6 DPNs or circular needles for working the body in the round
2 cute buttons with 12 or 15mm – ½ or ⅝ inch diameter
5 stitch markers
Plus a spare needle when we join up the button placket – using a DPN is easiest

Gauge: 22 stitches in stocking stitch = 10 cm – 4 inches