How to knit a Newborn Cardigan for beginners - Part 1

[@GabriellaBalagna]

I've never knitted before; this is my first project. (I crocheted baby booties once, though.) First, I looked up tutorials for each stitch. Then, I skimmed through all three videos to understand how each part is put together. Next, I practiced the first several rows on scrap yarn four times until they came out not wonky and looked like the tutorial. I also tried knitting it left handed, (my dominant hand), but it's just too confusing, so I'm going to knit it right handed. My supplies arrived in the mail and it took three days to knit the sweater. I made a few errors, but they're hardly noticeable. I learned a lot, and the sweater turned out pretty well. Hopefully my new niece/nephew will enjoy! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@jaebee9308]

Thank you for teaching that cast on. I've never seen it before. It makes a beautiful edge!

[@patienceolivier7853]

Please advise me whether I should remove the knitting needles after knitting up to 13:37. Am I knitting the piece of the buttons separately?. I am stuck here

[@littleboxesmadeoftickytacky]

What a clear, concise video! I only learnt to knit 3 days ago (have crocheted for many years) and I honestly think I could manage this cardigan! 👏👏👏

[@alpanajadhav8574]

I followed all 3 parts and knit a beautiful cardigan. Thanks for the simple words n detailed description. I want to make for 9 to 12 months, but don't know how many stitches to cast

[@maryamsmitheman5566]

Same!

[@TheShawna78]

I love your wooden knitting needles!

[@irishall3086]

Really easy to understand.thank you .

[@Daniel-hb3zu]

I’m just learning to knit and this has helped so much❤ I hope my brother / sister loves it❤❤

[@sowoolly]

I’m happy to hear it! Good luck 🍀

[@belaynshemengistu7590]

My yarn is here so I'll start this today. Grandbaby arriving first part of May :). Thanks again for the lovely videos. By the way, you have a great voice for instructing, easy listening.

[@amicosa5118]

Congratulations!!!

[@FionaclarkClark]

Really like the way you teach,and excellent camera work, you go slowly enough to make it easy to follow,thank you.xx

[@sowoolly]

Thank you, you're very kind!

[@TheIonish]

hi and thank you for this pattern and the nice clear video instructions. Since I will be knitting a number of these cardigans for my first grandbaby and it is many years since I have knitted I wanted to also follow you written instructions as I am watching at half speed. At the end of the 5th row in written instructions it says I should have 50 stitches but I had less. Confusion followed and I want perfection for this first baby item. Eventually I noticed that you say cast on 40 stitches in video but 42 in written. This is not mentioned to annoy you or any bad reason but just to save the brainpower of anyone who has slow brainpower for medical reasons (like me lol). Thanks again for your efforts and free pattern 😀

[@stefcrane2182]

so is it 40 or 42? my first ever knit

[@sowoolly]

@stefcrane2182 It’s 42. Don’t forget to take a look at the written instructions (below the video, in the description box). Happy knitting 🤗

[@susanmarro6428]

Thank you for this pattern, I just finished the sweater and learned so much. Your instructions and video are so well done.

[@sowoolly]

Thank you! It’s very kind of you 🤗 Happy knitting 🧶

[@ashleywilson5187]

thanks for making this easy to understand!! this is my first major project. I've only done a few rows so far but this is way easier than I expected!!

[@hhdalailama]

A fantastic trio of videos. Simple and clear. Thank you so much ❤

[@abdulghafoor5719]

Very nice baby sweater,I liked it,Thank-you madam

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊

[@mchaudhary6545]

Beautifully explained ❤️ Thank you so much for these 3 videos. I just started the knitting by watching these videos and successfully made a beautiful sweater for my newly born granddaughters for the very first time 🥰

[@sowoolly]

Thank you and congratulations! Now you can knit the booties, the mittens and the hat 😉

[@amystanley8067]

I’m new to knitting doing this but I’m not getting the lines down it where markers are ?

[@gabrielladitrani5481]

Vorrei uno modellino di calzoncini per neonati devo fare un completino mi aiutate per favore

[@loulou19858]

@@sowoolly is this a one piece cardigan?

[@jacquelinelombard5029]

I truly enjoy your videos; so clear and easy to follow, step by step for a beginner … I’ve just started a top down baby shawl neck sweater so you’re a lifesaver. I will need assistance with shaping the shawl neck if you had a video on this would be perfect 👍 Thank you so much 😊

[@Richer159]

So well explained.. Nothing to beat this tutorial

[@mariapalmer5671]

Just knitted this in three shades of blue . Gorgeous . Thank you .

[@sowoolly]

Great! Please share the pics and mention me (@sowoolly) on Twitter and Instagram 🤗

[@mariapalmer5671]

So Woolly . Is there any way of emailing you the pics . Only I don’t do Twitter or other sociable medium . Your pattern was super easy to follow. I’m not a good or fast knitter , but I have got an incentive. First grandson ! . I’m going to knit this again but make it longer ,so it’s like a little sleeping bag

[@sowoolly]

No problem, you can send me the pics: [e-mail]

[@tracygoode3037]

I can't wait to make this--it will be my first sweater. You explain it so well, and your voice is so easy to listen to.

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊!

[@marinakovaleva1738]

Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial! I am a beginner, left-handed and I manage to make my first project with your video. Thank you!

[@nirmalasheeran9809]

Thanks a lot. I was searching one tutorial like this step by step, to make a cardigan. I’ve only done scarves, straight ones so long. Expecting first grandchild, desperately needed to make a cardigan. I’m going to start, as I’m already sure I can make one following you. Thanks and God bless.

[@sowoolly]

Happy to hear it! Congratulations! You’ll find many other projects for babies here on my channel and my website sowoolly.net 😉

[@rhondabeckwith8782]

Hello there Mama Wooly, I'm so excited I've made it to the button hole and its looking great, I think I can do this. Thank you so much, I've always wanted to knit I've been crocheting since I was a child and have always found knitting more difficult. But thanks to you I'm feeling more positive ill be successful. Yippee better than Christmas for me..thank you again hugs Rhonda ~

[@sowoolly]

Thank you so much Rhonda! Happy 2019 and happy knitting!

[@admincavendish9814]

Such a great way to make. Beautiful neat work

[@nellydelatorre6275]

I just love your instructions

[@figsworld12]

So glad you know English 🥰😍

[@juliehill9321]

I love to watch your videos, so clear, and not too fast, I will be starting this jacket soon 👍, thankyou ❤️

[@sowoolly]

Thank you! Good luck and happy knitting 🤗

[@sowoolly]

I forgot, CO 42 stitches (not 40), and take a look at the written instructions first 😉

[@bsfb3ar]

Thank you very much will wait to see your larger size instructions.

[@SharonWrightWeeks]

I am so happy to find you!!!❤

[@artemis1742]

you are so kind, thank you for the wonderful instructions!!!

[@sowoolly]

Thank you for your comment 🤗

[@leemager128]

I just completed my first top-down cardigan using your video instructions! Thank you so very much.

[@chhayabenodekar5363]

I wanted to know how many stitches are required for 3 to 6 months old baby.

[@didiswelim1306]

Thanks for showing us how it's done, I'd like to have the majors for 1year old.

[@heenawagh315]

1. 40 sts 2. 2:42 : knit 4 rows 3. 3:50 - split stitches

[@jaebee9308]

Finished knitting my first one today. SO cute and so easy! THANK you!!

[@sowoolly]

Congratulations! Keep up the good work, and happy knitting 🤗

[@tracygreen439]

I have followed your instruction and my cardigans always end up looking l 1:16 ike a different stitch to yours

[@christinegordon4658]

What a nice demonstration - can't wait to knit this little sweater. Thank you!

[@sowoolly]

Thank you Christine! Don’t forget to take a look of the written instructions below the video, on the description box 😉

[@christinegordon4658]

@@sowoolly Thank you!!!!

[@mariaisabelroldao2091]

Gosto de aprender...

[@FiberTheory]

So question.. on the row where you are making the first button holes, around minute 14:40, are you working the knit or purl side here and also, at the end of the row at minute 14:44, how do you only have 2 stitches past the last stitch marker instead of three? I feel like I missed something.

[@elizabethdouglas1504]

Beautifully and clearly explained! Thanks

[@noshabahaq3963]

Very 👍 nice i saw many videos but I understand from your video you explain slowly and clearly all part🌹

[@cristinag5798]

Thank you !! Lovely!!

[@sowoolly]

You’re welcome! Enjoy your knitting 🤗

[@jarrinahmed4911]

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for this tutorial, it is so simple and easy to follow and I managed to make an absolute amazing little cute sweater for my baby cousin's teddy bear!!!! It looks amazing despite being my first knitting project ever! Thank u once again

[@sowoolly]

Thank you Jarrin for your lovely comment! I really appreciated it :) Happy knitting!

[@lubnarahman613]

What an awesome tutorial. I am so surprised by your teaching skills. Thank you.

[@ranisgarden.9701]

Ma'am full measuerment to diya hi nhi phir kaise banaun mai ye sweater

[@joan2740]

Thank you for sharing the pattern

[@debracurry5369]

I made one for a girl and boy and they came out wonderfully. Would you have a pattern for adults?

[@angelinalupo9505]

Can you share how to make the sleeves using only straight needles.

[@karenhiggins9147]

Made this for my niece’s baby. New to knit and so happy with results. Showed it to my mom and she wants one. Anyone know how to take this tiny thing and make adult sizes????

[@sowoolly]

Thank you! I’m thinking of knitting one 😉

[@evelynmellichamp818]

Such a great video tutorial. Do you have the pattern for a larger size baby, please.

[@sowoolly]

Thank you, I don’t, but I will do it 😉

[@fadeen7755]

If I need the cardigan to fit a child of 6 to 1 yr how many stitches should I start with and pl send a video as well for the alternatives as well

[@yentsang496]

I really love this sweater. Thank you for the tutorial. I just don't know the measurements for a 6-12 months baby size. How much to cast on and leaving how many stitches for sleeves/back. Is there a guide I could find. Thank you!

[@amicosa5118]

Hi! I hope it’s not too late to help you. I’m doing this with a medium-loose gauge with 40 stitches + the slip knot and I think it’s a great size for a 6-12 months baby!!

[@amicosa5118]

Also, I forgot to mention that I’m using 4.5mm needles with 2 strands of fine and super fine yarn :))

[@kavitamahajan247]

I completed one with the help of your video. Thank you very much.I want to send a picture. how to send?

[@ladymacbeth1967]

I’ve never done top down method before and thank you for making this. Do you have the starting numbers for 6-12 months.

[@sowoolly]

The sleeves could be difficult if this is your first time, so I’d recommend trying with a small “tube” first, and get familiar with the Magic Loop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fneTeJeGosiXq68si=Rrrko-SHfJIp3qAp I don’t have this pattern in more sizes, but take a look at this list, where you’ll find others: kzbin.info/aero/PLuYKIe0IecIazeYVgb0c8g6sEX3fMfOVE&si=zSyN91vyQgtP-DUH Happy knitting 🧶

[@munazzahahmad6570]

Hi can you pls tell how to make the same sweater for 3 to 6 months

[@marymckeown5584]

How do I make a jumper for a 2 year old girl can you please help me we’re do I get the pattern and what wool thank you so much from Mary

[@sowoolly]

Please take a look at this tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roTcg3d-jaiGmJo

[@nikkiwall1204]

If I use bigger hooks can I make this bigger? I want maybe 3-6 months old as I’ve made a few of these for my grandchild due in 2023

[@carlyg8308]

I love this....thank you!!!💕🙏

[@norahyeo2245]

Can I use 4m straight need and 4m circular please?

[@sowoolly]

You could, but maybe it’s going to be a little smaller. What’s your gauge?

[@kadhaibunaicraft2554]

Very nice ❤❤🎉

[@sowoolly]

Thank you ☺️

[@todoplateado]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It was easy to follow and the cardigan is beautiful! I would like to knit a size up, how can I calculate the stitches I should cast on to begin with?

[@MollyRoseAnne-hi1mf]

Thank you so much for this! How would you adjust the initial stitch numbers for a 3-6 month baby, please? I want to make another one, for my friend's 2 month old.

[@Marymali123]

How many basic boxes ?

[@tanveerimtiaz7094]

Very beautifull work

[@olivias1637]

you are such an amazing teacher!!! thank you for this

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊!

[@madhukhurana9745]

Very nyc , pl let me know how much wool is needed

[@rababkazmi7]

Bibi app 2 ply yarn per banatsi hain ager 4 ply yarn per bajai too kittnai loop Dalai jain gai

[@kcourtney100]

Hi can this be made smaller for premature babies?

[@kirankapoor11]

Thanks for so easy tutorial.

[@vickivandever4492]

I don’t have much of a selection of yarn choices where I live. Can someone clarify for me a possible name brand and yarn I can buy? I went on Amazon and many of the yarns were 3 ply and I want to make sure I get the right yarn. This is one of my first projects so I don’t really know what I am doing.

[@sowoolly]

Hello there, neither do I (I buy everything online). This is the yarn I used for this pattern: amzn.to/430px14 #ad I love it, because it's smooth, superwash, and easy to work with. Happy knitting :)

[@vickivandever4492]

@@sowoolly Oh thank you so much!!

[@sowoolly]

@vickivandever4492 My pleasure! One more thing, before starting to knit, please read the instructions through (and cast on 42 stitches, not 40. I made a mistake when recording the video, and said 40). Enjoy 😊

[@Angofar]

Any tips for not ending with a bit of ahole under the arms when thread is joined to start sleeve. I pulled it tight but still ended with a few holeystitches

[@emilycorson5952]

I tried DK weight yarn but the gauge seems off it was very loose, would it be OK to use worsted weight?

[@sowoolly]

Yep, that’s what I used! Please take a look at the written instructions (link in the description box).

[@haileyweston4016]

i know this is an old video but are we supposed to do one rest row and one increase row alternating for the part where we have to make it 3.5 inches?

[@otistravismax]

🦋 Adorable Little Sweater 🐻 Thank you 💜

[@AnitaSharma-lw8qq]

Want to knit same cardign for 1 year old baby. Pls advice how many stiches should I cast?

[@sowoolly]

I’m sorry, I haven’t calculated this pattern for other sizes

[@bellaluna1321]

So after the minute 13:15 , we just kint without any increase for the whole piece?

[@sowoolly]

Please check the written instructions: sowoolly.net/how-to-knit-a-newborn-cardigan-for-beginners/

[@suzziew2931]

how many stitches do you need to make this for 3 to 6 month old ?

[@marleneandrews9588]

Need to know how many stitches for 3 to 6 months old

[@JAYASHREE-h9n]

I am going to knit with baby wool,i.e. 3 ply so the measurements will be different ?

[@jacquelinelombard5029]

Hi, so grateful for teacher like you ❤ QUESTION: is there instructions for bigger sizes Our newborn won’t fit in newborn size 😊He’s a big baby Thank you vm

[@sowoolly]

Hi Jacqueline! I have a new one for your boy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6CbnIhsd8uZlZIsi=m6lb7aexaBHz3wIR Enjoy ☺️!

[@khushnoodakhushnoodaabid2307]

v nice way to teaching

[@maralphayer501]

When I did 4 lines the starting stitch did not end up at the left side how come ?? what did I do wrong ?

[@ginettesimard4300]

Ce que je ne comprend pas la difference entre commencer par le Haut ou le bas du Chandail. Merci de vos conseils.

[@raganasrat2582]

Can I make the cardigan without the circular needles. They only sell the straight ones in our country.

[@vetcykharpuri474]

Can you please give me the measurements for knitting a sweater for a 3year old. I need to know the number of stitches to cast and how many do i mark for the sleeves, the front and the back respecrively

[@eigo6840]

I like this, have you got the size for 3-6 months ?

[@AN-gm1zh]

May I please know what size is this?

[@chrisjones9241]

3-6 months

[@gloriamollichella2549]

i love this pattern do you have it in larger sizes?

[@sowoolly]

Thanks! No I don’t, I haven’t calculated it for more sizes

[@sandrahanscomb3532]

Hi, I’m currently following your written pattern and watching how you knit. I am a complete beginner. I have 50 stitches as your pattern says but when you counted your increases you gave more, I’m not understanding why? Also your Stockinette stitch looks so neat, my pattern does not have the vertical lines that your pattern is making, I’m wondering why I have not got this on my pattern.

[@mariaboonen2498]

So you are Notting from the neck down 40 stitches normal nit 4 rows 9x2 , 7x2, +,16

[@abhishikhasingh6202]

Can you tell from basics for 2 year old?

[@stephaniekonkoff9024]

You are an amazing knitter! Your videos are so easy to follow. I made 2 pairs of the booties and they are so adorable and were so easy!! Please keep the videos coming. Do you have the baby cardigan pattern for 6-12 months?

[@niniintino2734]

Si può avere la spiegazione in. Italiano

[@niniintino2734]

Si può avere la spiegazione in italiano grazie

[@dee-deenalewis8946]

Every time I try to go into your website, my internet security says the site is unsafe and may have phishing, id theft, etc. Are you aware of this?

[@sowoolly]

Hello Dee-Deena, Thank you for letting me know, and I’m sorry to hear that. I reported the issue to my hosting provider early this morning, and they said everything is working properly now. There were making a change to make the website safer, and in the meantime, the error came up. Please let me know if you see any other error. Happy knitting, Carolina

[@cynthiashear1621]

I just wanted to know ,for 0-3 months,how many stitches to cast & how to divide them accordingly.Thanks.

[@karaalexis1208]

does the 3.5 inches include the garter stitch border?

[@susanmathis57]

Hi in your video you say to co 40 sts but in your written pattern you say to co 42 sts. Which one should I co .

[@sowoolly]

Please cast on 42

[@Beeler9188]

thank you. What size button do I get for the baby sweater ? Please let me know? The baby sweater came out beautiful.

[@sevdakilickaya7841]

Sehr schön ich möchte grösser stricken so etwa für 9 monate. Können sie mir helfen. Wieviel masche soll ich anfangen

[@figsworld12]

Thank so much, you are so great, it's an an honour to prescribe to your channel. You are very helpful. Thankyou. What ethnicity are you. Where are you from?just curious

[@sowoolly]

Welcome! And thank you for your lovely comment! I’m Hispanic, you?

[@fidelcheto9409]

Do I need to do more increase after the armhole

[@حلاتواتساب-ظ6ج]

Can I use safety pins instead of stitches marker

[@sowoolly]

Yes, no problem. Use whatever is more comfortable for you.

[@Angofar]

Lovely pattern and video. Just one question. In the video you say count 12 St's for the back but it says 14 in the pattern. Not sure what to do. Help please

[@vickivandever4492]

I wondered the same thing? I’m guessing go with the 12. Change the written pattern to a 12. 😊

[@maryvieirafinch7241]

Excellent teacher

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊

[@mangalakaranjkar1142]

Your written pattern says 128 but with 88 at increase it becomes a total of 130 st kindly guide me as to what am I missing

[@esthermburu2073]

Good work i will make one for my grandson

[@shaedaahmadi3169]

سلام عالی بود فقط من متوجه نشدم چند تا دانه اول انداختین

[@tanju9041]

I love this.