Textured Sweater for Baby Cameron

When baby Cameron was born, I knew I would have to knit something special to welcome him to the world.  But what to knit, what to knit? 

I searched through my Ravelry queued projects page, and through my books and magazines, before settling on the great Fred Textured Sweater pattern from Louisa Harding's Natural Knits for Babies and Moms book.  The book has really timeless and lovely patterns, and this sweater is no exception.

The sweater features very simple detailing, a garter stitch border, and a very cute buttoned shoulder, which also serves as a great solution to getting fidgety babies in their sweaters!  I decided to make a 12 month size as Cameron was born in January and I wanted something he could wear the next winter as he grows.

Unfortunately that means that pictures of Cameron modeling this sweater are months away!  But hopefully this post will serve as a good review for others considering this pattern.

Fred Textured Sweater for Baby Cameron

Pattern:  Fred Textured Sweater by Louisa Harding, 12 month size

Yarn:  Cascade 220 Superwash in Color 1910 Summer Sky Heather

Needles:  One US 3 and one US 4 circular needle

Measurements:  Pre-blocking measurements of:

• 24 inch circumference at bottom of sweater
• 12 1/2 inches from top to bottom
• 8 1/2 inch circumference at top of the sleeves
• 10 3/4 inch long sleeves
• 5 inch wide neck opening

Post-blocking measurements of:

• 22 inch circumference at bottom of sweater
• 12 inches from top to bottom
• 8 inch circumference at top of the sleeves
• 11 1/5 inch long sleeves
• 6 inch wide neck opening