Easy on and off kids sweaters
When knitting pullover sweaters for babies and kids, it's important to make sure the neck opening will fit over the head.Looking at sizing charts, 3 month heads are 15". Neck openings are 4.5". Yes, knitting stretches, but leaving one shoulder open is the answer for a sweater that won't be a struggle for mom and baby.
1 Plan Ahead
Before you start knitting the sweater, plan for the open shoulder- Knit the front and back pieces as instructed, removing the left shoulders (as worn) on waste yarn.
- Join the right shoulder
- Re-hang the left back shoulder stitches and knit in ribbing, flat rib or garter/seed stitch (by hand or machine)
- re-hang the left front shoulder stitches and work the same style of band, adding buttonholes
- Pick up the neck band, including the edge of the shoulder bands and work as directed in your pattern.
2 Afterthought Method
You've knit the sweater pieces, added the band and realized that an open shoulder would be useful.
- Knit the front and back pieces as instructed
- Join the right shoulder
- Knit and attach the neck band per the pattern
- On the left back shoulder pick up stitches and knit in ribbing, flat rib or garter/seed stitch (by hand or machine)
- On the left front shoulder work the same style of band, adding buttonholes
With a little thought and planning, adding a finished shoulder opening for a kids sweater isn't hard.
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The extra effort will be greatly appreciated!
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1 COMMENT
Cynthia Q
Apr 19, 2022
Apr 19, 2022
Love these tips. With me, it is usually after thought ??.