The Ultimate Guide to Knitting a Vintage Baby Sailor Outfit: Pattern, Instructions, and Tips

Knitting a baby sailor outfit is a delightful project that can create a timeless and cherished keepsake. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of the process, from gathering materials to casting off the final stitch. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting out, we've got you covered with detailed instructions, helpful tips, and a vintage knitting pattern that will produce an adorable sailor outfit for your little one.

Knit a Baby Sailor Outfit - Vintage Knitting Pattern for Baby Sailor Cardigan and Leggings

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Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in navy blue and white (approximately 500 yards of navy and 200 yards of white)
• Knitting needles: Size US 7 (4.5mm) and size US 8 (5mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on size US 7 needles

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Rnd(s): Round(s)
• Rep: Repeat

Pattern

Cardigan

Size: 0-3 months

Materials:

• Navy yarn: 2 skeins
• White yarn: 1 skein
• Size US 7 needles
• Size US 8 needles

Instructions:

1. Back:
   • CO 60 sts in navy on size US 7 needles.
   • K2, P2 for 1 inch.
   • Change to size US 8 needles and continue K2, P2 for 8 inches.
   • Shape armholes: BO 5 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rnds.
   • K2, P2 until the piece measures 11 inches from the CO edge.
   • BO off.
2. Front:
   • CO 50 sts in navy on size US 7 needles.
   • K2, P2 for 1 inch.
   • Change to size US 8 needles and continue K2, P2 for 8 inches.
   • Shape neck: BO 5 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rnds, then BO 3 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rnds.
   • K2, P2 until the piece measures 11 inches from the CO edge.
   • BO off.
3. Sleeves:
   • CO 32 sts in navy on size US 7 needles.
   • K2, P2 for 1 inch.
   • Change to size US 8 needles and continue K2, P2 for 3 inches.
   • Inc 1 st at each end of the next 10 rnds (42 sts).
   • K2, P2 until the piece measures 7 inches from the CO edge.
   • BO off.
4. Assembly:
   • Sew the shoulders together.
   • Pick up and knit 60 sts around the neck edge and work in K2, P2 rib for 1 inch.
   • BO off.
   • Sew the sleeves to the body.
   • Fold the bottom edge of the cardigan up 1 inch and hem.
   • Make 3 buttons and sew them onto the front of the cardigan.

Hat

Size: 0-3 months

Materials:

• Navy yarn: 1 skein
• White yarn: 1 skein
• Size US 8 needles

Instructions:

1. Crown:
   • CO 60 sts in navy on size US 8 needles.
   • K2, P2 for 1 inch.
   • Dec 1 st at each end of the next 12 rnds (36 sts).
   • Draw yarn through the remaining sts to close.
2. Brim:
   • Pick up and knit 120 sts around the edge of the crown.
   • K2, P2 for 1 inch.
   • BO off.
3. Assembly:

• Fold the brim up and sew to the crown.
• Embroider an anchor or other nautical design on the front of the hat.

Pants

Size: 0-3 months

Materials:

• Navy yarn: 2 skeins
• Size US 8 needles

Instructions:

1. Legs:
   • CO 70 sts in navy on size US 8 needles.
   • K2, P2 for 2 inches.
   • K2, P2 for 7 inches.
   • BO off.
2. Crotch:
   • CO 50 sts in navy on size US 8 needles.
   • K2, P2 for 1 inch.
3. Assembly:
   • Sew the inner leg seams of the legs.
   • Sew the crotch piece to the legs, matching the center of the crotch piece to the center of the legs.
   • Fold the top edge of the pants over 1 inch and hem.
   • Thread an elastic band through the waistband.

Knit a Baby Sailor Outfit - Vintage Knitting Pattern for Baby Sailor Cardigan and Leggings

by Craftdrawer Craft Patterns

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	142 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	9 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE