Very stylish yet absolutely comfortable bobble jumper for babies! To create this project, simply download this free pattern.
Babies Bobble Jumper
Project: Babies Bobble Jumper
Pattern: A600
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: zzz
MEASUREMENTS
| Months | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fits chest | 35 cm | 40 cm | 45 cm | 50 cm |
| Garment measures | 41 cm | 46 cm | 52 cm | 58 cm |
| Length | 22 cm | 26 cm | 29 cm | 33 cm |
| Sleeve length | 11 cm | 13 cm | 16 cm | 19 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | 0 months | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincraft Baby 4ply Merino 50g balls | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
NEEDLES:
A pair of 3.25mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing up.
REQUIREMENTS:
4 stitch holders.
4 buttons.
TENSION:
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:
MB (make bobble) = Knit into front, back, front, back, front of next st, turn, P5, turn, K5, turn, P5, turn, K5, using left-hand needle lift 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st sts over 5th st.
BACK
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 59 (67-75-83) sts.
1st row: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1.
2nd row: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Last 2 rows form rib.
Work a further 6 (6-8-8) rows rib.
Work 2 rows stocking st.
Beg Patt:
1st row: K5 (9-7-5), * MB, K11, rep from * to last 6 (10-8-
6) sts, MB, K5 (9-7-5).
Work 11 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
13th row: K11 (15-13-11), * MB, K11, rep from * to last
0 (4-2-0) sts, K0 (4-2-0).
Work 11 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
Last 24 rows form patt.
Cont in patt until work measures 11 (14-16-18) cm from beg, ending with a purl row.
Shape Raglan Armholes:
Keeping patt correct, cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows … 55 (63-71-79) sts. **
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every 4th row until 43 (53-65-73) sts rem, then every alt row until 27 (29-31-31) sts rem.
Work 1 row.
Leave rem sts on a stitch holder.
FRONT
Work as for Back to **.
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every 4th row until 45 (53-65-73) sts rem, Sizes 3, 6 And 12 Months Only: then every alt row until (47-49-51) sts rem.
Work 3 (1-1-1) row/s.
Shape Neck:
Next row: K2tog, patt 14 (15-15-16), turn.
Cont on these 15 (16-16-17) sts.
Dec one st at raglan edge in every alt row 8 (8-8-9) times,
AT SAME TIME, dec one st at neck edge in every alt row
2 (4-4-3) times, then every 4th row 3 (2-2-3) times …
2 sts.
Work 1 row.
K2tog and fasten off.
Slip next 13 (13-15-15) sts onto a stitch holder.
With right side facing, join yarn to rem sts, patt to last
2 sts, K2tog … 15 (16-16-17) sts.
Dec one st at raglan edge in every alt row 8 (8-8-9) times,
AT SAME TIME, dec one st at neck edge in every alt row
2 (4-4-3) times, then every 4th row 3 (2-2-3) times … 2 sts.
Work 1 row.
K2tog and fasten off.
SLEEVES
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 35 (39-41-45) sts.
Work 8 (8-10-10) rows rib.
Working in stocking st, inc one st at each end of 5th row, then every alt (alt-4th-4th) row until there are 45 (43-49- 49) sts, then every 4th (4th-6th-6th) row until there are 49 (53-55-61) sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures 11 (13-16-19) cm (or length desired) from beg, ending with a purl row.
Shape Raglan:
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows … 45 (49-51-57) sts.
Size 12 Months Only:
Dec one st at each end of next row, then foll 4th row …
53 sts.
Work 1 row.
All Sizes:
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until
7 sts rem.
Work 1 row.
Leave rem sts on a stitch holder.
NECKBAND
Join Front and Right Back raglan seams, noting that tops of Sleeves form part of neckline.
With right side facing and using 3.25mm needles, [K5, K2tog] across left Sleeve stitch holder, knit up 14 (14-14- 15) sts along Left Front neck shaping, knit across sts from Front stitch holder, knit up 14 (14-14-15) sts along Right Front neck shaping, [K2tog, K3, K2tog] across right Sleeve stitch holder, then [K2tog, K11 (12-13-13), K2tog, K12 (13-14-14) across sts from Back stitch holder … 77 (79-83-85) sts.
Work 7 rows rib, beg with a 2nd row.
Cast off in rib.
LEFT SLEEVE RAGLAN BAND
With right side facing and using 3.25mm needles, knit up
35 (39-43-47) sts along left Sleeve raglan edge, incl side
edge of Neckband.
Work 3 rows rib, beg with a 2nd row.
Cast off in rib.
BACK RAGLAN BUTTONHOLE BAND
With right side facing and using 3.25mm needles, knit up 35 (39-43-47) sts along left Back raglan edge, incl side edge of Neckband.
1st row: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.
2nd row: Rib 1 (1-2-2), rib 2tog, yrn, * rib 8 (9-10-11), rib
2tog, yrn, rep from * to last 2 (3-3-4) sts, rib 2 (3-3-4) …
4 buttonholes.
3rd row: As 1st row.
Cast off in rib.
FINISHING
Join side and Sleeve seams. Sew on buttons. Sew in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Lincraft Baby 4ply Merino, choose a soft 4ply yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include soft merino, baby wool, wool blends or smooth baby acrylic yarns suitable for garments worn next to sensitive skin. Choose a yarn with good stitch definition so the bobble pattern remains clearly visible.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the jumper in a single soft colour to highlight the bobble texture.
- Use a contrasting colour for the Neckband and raglan bands.
- Choose decorative buttons for the raglan opening, ensuring they are securely attached.
- Use a tonal or lightly variegated 4ply yarn for subtle colour variation.
- Make coordinating versions in different sizes as a handmade baby gift.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the raglan shaping and bobble pattern. Take care not to flatten the bobbles during washing or blocking, and check the buttons regularly to ensure they remain securely attached.
