A chance to pair some fun yarns, this raglan sweater pattern is designed to make the most of one solid or semi-solid yarn, and one contrasting speckled, variegated, or gradient skein. Slipped stitches mark out faux raglan and side seams, while a slipped cable pattern running down the front and sleeves keeps things interesting (for the knitter, too!).

There is a classic cable crew neck, and snug cuffs to prevent the sweater slipping down over tiny baby hands.

Worked top down, it is easy to customize the sleeve and body length to the recipient.

Sizing
Preemie, (newborn, 0-3 months 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months) to fit a 14 (15, 16 17, 17.5, 18)”/ 35.5 (38, 40.5 43, 44.5, 45.5) cm chest measurement. Sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 1 inch/ 2.5 cm of positive ease.

Yardage Requirements
Color A (shown in Hedgehog Fibres colorway Bounce): 106 (127, 157 184, 195, 210)yards/ 97(116, 143 168, 178, 192) m

Color B (shown in Hedgehog Fibres colorway Wish): Color B: 133 (155, 197 229, 270) yards/ 122 (142, 180 210, 231, 247) m

Gauge
28 sts & 48 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in slipped cable stitch pattern on larger needles

24 sts & 48 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in ridge stitch on larger needles

Tools
US 2.5 (3.00 mm) 16”/ 40cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

US 4 (3.5 mm) 16”/ 40cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs or circular needle for magic loop, or size needed to obtain gauge

8 stitch markers

Scrap fingering weight yarn for provisional cast on

Scrap yarn or spare needle to hold live sts

Darning needle to weave in ends

Pattern Format
This pattern is written. A chart and written instructions are provided for the slipped cable pattern.

Difficulty Level
Intermediate. The pattern involves a provisional cast on, slipped stitches, twisted stitches (2-stitch cables), and picking up stitches for the neckband.