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Waya Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern

Waya Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Soft Hug

Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Waya Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern

This pattern creates a snug raglan baby hoodie with a rolled hem and optional hood, sized for multiple children ages. It features an elbow patch worked from a small colorwork chart and an attractive button band on the front opening. Techniques used include raglan decreases, picking up stitches, and optional steeking for a neat finish.

Waya Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern gives clear size ranges and yarn amounts for worsted weight yarn and provides guidance for blocking and color dominance. Its a great pattern to practice raglan shaping and small colorwork patches while producing a useful finished garment.

Why You'll Love This Waya Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic raglan shaping with playful colorwork patches that make each sweater unique. I enjoy how the rolled hem and simple button band give the hoodie a handmade, timeless feel. The design is versatile so I can easily adapt colors and sizes for many little ones. Working the hood shaping always feels satisfying as the garment takes its true form. I am proud of how approachable the pattern is for knitters ready to move beyond basic shapes.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this hoodie by swapping yarn colors; try a heathered main color with bright contrast patches for a modern look.

To make a chunkier, cuddlier version, use bulky yarn and larger needles and knit to the same measurements, adjusting stitch counts to match gauge.

If youd like a lighter summer version, go down a yarn weight and needle size and shorten sleeve and body lengths for a breathable baby sweater.

I sometimes convert the pullover into a cardigan by adding a full button band and buttonholes along the center front instead of a single button band.

Try embroidered motifs instead of colorwork patches for a personalized touch—simple satin stitch or French knots add character.

Make the elbow patches removable by sewing them on with snaps or small buttons for easy washing and playful mix-and-match.

Swap the rolled hem for a folded hem or add a garter stitch border for extra structure and a different aesthetic.

I occasionally add a soft fabric lining inside the hood for extra warmth and a luxury finish—just sew it in after blocking.

Change the button style and size to transform the hoodie—from wooden toggles for rustic charm to bright plastic buttons for fun childrens sweaters.

For a sporty look, add contrasting stripes on the sleeves or body, keeping color dominance consistent for smooth floats.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping to the raglan decreases without marking merge stitches will create uneven shaping; place markers at each merge and recount stitches to ensure symmetry. ✗ Not holding color dominance consistently when stranded knitting causes uneven floats and tension; hold your main and background colors in the same hands and catch floats every 3-5 stitches to maintain even tension. ✗ Binding off button band stitches too tightly will distort the opening and make buttoning difficult; use a contrasting color and bind off with a loose tension or a larger needle for the band. ✗ Forgetting to set aside underarm stitches on holders will make joining the yoke impossible; move the specified first and last stitches to waste yarn or stitch holders as instructed and check counts before joining. ✗ Overblocking the finished garment can stretch the ribbing and ruin fit; soak gently, squeeze in a towel, and lay flat to dry, avoiding leaving the garment on damp towels which lengthen drying time.

Waya Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern

Make a cozy, raglan-style baby hoodie with optional hood and colorful elbow patches. This pattern guides you through rolled edges, ribbing, raglan decreases, and a neat button band for a polished finish. Youll enjoy working this charming sweater in soft worsted weight yarn — perfect for thoughtful baby gifts and seasonal layering. Clear instructions and helpful tips make it easy to customize size and color for a personal touch.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Waya Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Maincolor worsted weight yarn (Lettlopi, Brooklyn Tweed Shelter or similar) amounts by size: (100g, 150g, 150g) (200g, 200g, 200g) (250g, 250g, 300g) - grams per size set
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    Patch and edging colors: Color 1 - 1 skein (50 grams/109 yards max) for all sizes (use leftover yarn if available)
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    Patch and edging colors: Color 2 - 1 skein (50 grams/109 yards max) for all sizes
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    Use worsted weight yarn held single or double strands per section instructions for patch sizes (see Arm Patches section)

— Tools Required

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    Double pointed needles 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm
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    Double pointed needles size 4 and 7 (alternative sizing listed)
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    Circular needle 60 cm (3.5 mm and 4.5 mm)
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    Circular needle 24 in size 4 and 7 (alternative)
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    Stitch markers
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    Stitch holders or waste yarn
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    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Scissors
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    Measuring tape for gauge and lengths
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    Buttons (20-22 mm recommended)

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— Sizes :

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Children : (0-3 m. ,3-6 m. , 9 m.)(12 m. 2, 4)( 6, 8, 10 ) years.

— Measurements of sweater :

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Chest circumference: ( 49, 52, 56 )( 60, 69, 73)( 78, 82, 87) cm ( 19.3, 20.5, 22.1 )( 23.6, 27.2, 28.7 )( 30.7, 32.3, 34.3 ) in

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Arm circumference: ( 24, 26, 28 )( 30, 34, 37)( 39, 41, 43 ) cm ( 9.4, 10.2, 11.0 )( 11.8, 13.4, 14.6 )( 15.4, 16.1, 16.9 ) in

— Yarn :

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Children : Lettlopi or Brooklyn Tweed Shelter or Tones or any other worsted weight yarn

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Maincolor : (100, 150, 150) (200, 200, 200) (250, 250, 300) grams / yards of each color!

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Patch and edging of Hoodie: Col 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) skeins or use leftover yarn (50 grams/109 yards max)

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Col 2 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) skeins or use leftover yarn (50 grams/109 yards max)

— Needles :

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Double pointed needles 3.5 and 4.5 mm

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(Double pointed needles size 4 and 7 )

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Circular 60 cm 3.5 and 4.5 mm

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(Circular 24 in size 4 and 7)

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Gauge: 18 sts = 10 cm

— Notes :

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To block your knitted garment, soak it first in lukewarm water. I usually like to add wool soap and vinegar. You can also add silicone-free shampoo or fragrance oils if you wish. Leave the garment in the water for about 30 minutes. When removing the garment carefully from the water, wrap it in a towel to squeeze out as much water as possible. Then lay the garment flat to dry.

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Magic tip! Do not let the garment dry on top of towels. The towels will stay damp and the garment will take longer to dry. If you do not have a mat to put the garment on, you can use a trash bag, plastic bag, or for example, an Ikea bag. The plastic will repel and not preserve the water. Voila!

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If you are unsure which colors you want to use after choosing a recipe, you can get inspiration from my Instagram profile @loparefur, the hashtags for each individual recipe or design or the hashtag #Loparefur and #AnnaSofiaVintersol #Waya (#adventureknitting ). Let me know if I can share your work!

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Magic tip! If you want a specific contrast in the colors of the sweater and are unsure whether the colors you have chosen provide enough contrast, you can take a picture of all the skeins together and print it as a black-and-white image or just add a black and white filter on the image. If the gray tones in the image provide good enough contrasts, it is a good combination!

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Pay attention to color dominance and be consistent with holding the same color in the same position at all times.

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The dominant color is held in the left hand and the background color is held in the right hand. For better tension, I recommend catching the floats of the changing color when working 3-5 stitches in a different color. Should the colorwork pull together and produce a tighter fabric and higher gauge, consider going up a needle size.

— Body :

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Cast on (88, 94, 100) (108, 124, 132) (140, 148, 156) stitches on needle size 3.5 mm with Maincolor.

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Place a stitch marker to mark the start of the round and after (44, 47, 50) (54, 62, 66) (70, 74, 78) sts to mark front and back side.

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Work rib the following: Knit 5 rounds for a rolledge. Purl 3 rounds.

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Change to needle size 4.5 mm. Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures (18, 18, 18) (20, 20, 25) (30, 34, 37) cm (7.1, 7.1, 7.1) (7.9, 7.9, 10) (11.9, 13.4, 14.6) in.

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Place the first (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) and the last (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) stitches, total of (6, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) stitches on leftover yarn or stitchholder.

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The stitches for the second armhole are set off when you start on the support piece. Set aside and knit the sleeves.

— Arms :

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Cast on (24, 24, 24) (24, 30, 30) (30, 30, 30) stitches on needle size 3.5 mm with Maincolor.

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Place a stitch marker to mark the start of the round.

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Work rib the following: Knit 5 rounds for a rolledge. Purl 3 rounds.

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Change to needle size 4.5 mm. Continue in stocking stitch and increase 2 sts on the underside of the sleeve (1 st after the first st on round, and 1 st before the last mask on the round).

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Then repeat every (4th, 4th, 4th) (4th, 4th, 4th) round until you have (36, 37, 38) (38, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) stitches.

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Knit until sleeve measures (18, 18, 20) (22, 24, 28) (32, 36, 40) cm (7.1, 7.1, 7.9) (8.7, 9.5, 11) (12.6, 14.2, 15.8) in.

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Place the first (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) and the last (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) stitches, total of (6, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) stitches on leftover yarn or stitchholder.

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Knit the second sleeve the same as the first. Knit one more sleeve like the first.

— Choose neckline :

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Choose if you would like to knit your Sweater with Hoodie or low Neckline!

— Yoke without Hoodie :

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Join body and sleeves on a 4.5 mm (7) circular needle. Place a stitch marker at the first join to mark the start of the round.

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Work stockinette st over first sleeve. Then knit over front piece of the body (42, 46, 48) (52, 56, 64) (70, 76, 82) stitches and drop the next (6, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) the stitches on a sleeve holder for armholes.

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Knit over the other sleeve and back piece. (You should now have (136, 144, 152) (160, 176, 192) (208, 224, 240) stitches.)

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Make a mark at each merge = 4 stitches marked.

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Raglan decreases: On each side of the marked stitches, decrease 1 to the left and 1 to the right for a total of 8 decreases per round.

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On the right side of the selected stitch, cast off on the left side by knitting two stitches together through the back loops of the stitches (two twisted stitches together).

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On the left side of the selected stitch, bind off on the right side by knitting two straight stitches.

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Change to a shorter circular needle if necessary. Repeat decreases every other round until you have (68, 68, 70) (70, 74, 74) (74, 78, 78) stitches.

— Neck :

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Change to needle size 3.5 mm (4). Work 3 cm rib 1 straight, 1 purl with color 1.

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Knit 5 more rounds for a rolling edge. Bind off.

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Assembly: Sew sts under the sleeves from RS with stitches. Attach loose thread ends and cut them off.

— Yoke with Hoodie :

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Join body and sleeves on a 4.5 mm (7) circular needle. Place a stitch marker at the first join to mark the start of the round.

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Work stockinette st over first sleeve. Then knit over front piece of the body (42, 46, 48) (52, 56, 64) (70, 76, 82) stitches and drop the next (6, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) the stitches on a sleeve holder for armholes.

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Knit over the other sleeve and back piece. (You should now have (136, 144, 152) (160, 176, 192) (208, 224, 240) stitches.)

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Make a mark at each merge = 4 stitches marked.

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Raglan dec: On each side of the marked sts, decrease 1 to left and right a total of 8 decreases per round. On the right side of the selected stitch, cast off on the left side by knitting two stitches together through the back loops of the stitches (two twisted straight together).

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On the left side of the selected stitch, bind off on the right side by knitting two straight stitches. Change to shorter circular needle if necessary.

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Shape the hood after you have knitted (2, 3, 4) (5,6,7) (8,9,10) cm. Keep on decreasing until you have stitches remaining on your needles while we work the hoodie.

— Hoodie :

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Bind off 6 stitches in the middle of the front of the sweater. This will be the new beginning of the round.

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From here on, the yoke is knit back and forth. (or can be knitted in a round if you prefer to steek the opening)

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Repeat the decrease every other round and knit 4 cm or until (68, 68, 70) (70, 74, 74) (74, 78, 78) stitches remain on the needles.

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Place 1 stitch marker in the middle of the back. Knit until Hoodie measures (18, 18, 18) (20, 20, 23) (23, 25, 25) cm (7, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 10) in.

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In the next (6, 6, 6) (8, 8, 8) (10, 10, 10) rows will shape the top backside of the hoodie.

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The decreases take place left and right from the stitchmarker placed at the middle back of the ,,head,,

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Decrease 1 sts on each side of the marker every 2nd round with a total of (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) times.

— Hoodie Button Band :

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Pick up stitches for the button band as follows: Pick up 3 stitches, skip the 4th st, and repeat this pattern until you reach the other end of the hoodie. Make sure to end up with an even number of stitches.

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Knit 1 row in stockinette stitch, then work the ribbing as follows: Row 1: Purl 1, knit 1. Row 2: Knit 1, purl 1.

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Repeat these rows until the button band measures 1.5 in (4 cm) on all sizes. If desired, knit buttonholes* on the left side of the hoodie; otherwise, skip this step for a hoodie without buttons.

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Bind off in a contrasting color and sew the bottom of the button band by laying it over each other. Hide the steeked edges.

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*Buttonholes: After 0.8 in (2 cm), knit 2 stitches together and then bind off 1 stitch. Binding off 1 stitch will fit well with 0.8-0.86 in (20-22 mm) buttons. Bind off more stitches if you want larger buttons.

— Finishing :

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Cut steek and sew in and hide steekedging if knitted in a round.

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Graft the underarm stitches and the hoodie to close. Kitchener stitch the top of the hoodie. Attach patch. Voila!

— Arm Patches :

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Arm Patches!!! Sizes (3,6,9)(12) months.

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Cast on 11 stitches on needle size 3.5 mm with contrast color 1 using only 1 strand. Do not join in a round but knit back and forth!

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Knit the Chart and increase and decrease accordingly. Bind of loosley. Attach Patch on the elbow of the sweater.

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Sizes (2, 4)( 6, 8, 10 ) years. Cast on 11 stitches on needle size 4.5 mm with contrast color 1 using 2 strands held together. Do not join in a round but knit back and forth!

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Knit the Chart and increase and decrease accordingly. Bind of loosley. Attach Patch on the elbow of the sweater.

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Tip! If your prefer a cleaner look of the patches add an I-cord arround the patches.

— Chart Legend :

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Symbols: Knit, left leaning decrease, right leaning decrease, increase one left leaning, right leaning increase. Colours: MC (main color) and CC2 (contrast color 2).

Assembly Instructions

  • Place stitch markers and sew underarm stitches together from the right side, grafting the underarm stitches to make a smooth join.
  • Attach sleeves by sewing the held sleeve stitches into the armhole openings and weave in ends to secure the seam.
  • Pick up and sew the hoodie button band by overlapping the band bottom and stitching in a contrasting yarn, hiding any steeked edges.
  • Position and sew the elbow patches on the outside of each sleeve centered at the elbow area, secure with small even stitches and weave in ends.
  • Sew buttons on the button band opposite the buttonholes, spacing to match the band placement and checking closure for ease of dressing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge of 18 sts = 10 cm.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of the round and merge points for raglan decreases to keep shaping accurate.
  • 💡Block the garment gently by soaking and laying flat to dry; avoid drying on top of towels to speed drying and prevent distortion.
  • 💡Be consistent in holding your dominant and background colors when stranded colorwork to maintain even tension and clean floats.
  • 💡Catch floats when changing color every 3-5 stitches to avoid long loops and to keep the fabric flat and elastic.

This sweet Waya baby hoodie is designed for warmth, comfort, and a touch of playful color with elbow patches. It blends classic raglan shaping with an optional hood and a tidy button band for easy dressing. Make it in your favorite colorways and cherish it for cozy everyday wear. 🧶👶

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FAQs

What sizes are included in this pattern?

The pattern includes multiple children sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 2 years, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, and 10 years with corresponding stitch counts and measurements.

What yarn and gauge are recommended?

Worsted weight yarn (examples: Lettlopi, Brooklyn Tweed Shelter) is recommended with a gauge of 18 sts = 10 cm using the needles specified (3.5 mm and 4.5 mm). Adjust needle size to meet gauge.

Can I knit the hoodie without steeking?

Yes. The pattern allows you to knit the button band back and forth after binding off the center stitches rather than steeking, so steeking is optional depending on your preference.

How do I make the elbow patches and attach them?

Knit the patches flat from the provided chart (cast on 11 sts) using the specified needle sizes and strand counts, bind off loosely, then sew the finished patch onto the elbow area of the sleeve and optionally finish edges with an I-cord.