I Heart Baby Jumper

This jumper was designed with love – and it shows! I wanted to create a joyful pattern that was simple to knit and gave maximum cuteness for the effort. The heart motif is knitted into the front of the jumper and adds that perfect little “aww” factor, whether you’re knitting it as a gift or for your own little one.

It’s knitted in pieces and then sewn together, so it’s a great project if you enjoy steady, mindful knitting. I chose garter stitch rib for the cuffs and hem to keep it soft and stretchy, and the heart is worked using the simplest of knit and purl stitches – no intarsia or colourwork here.

I love seeing all the different colours it’s been knitted in over the years. Bright pink, soft neutrals, even a navy one!

CONSTRUCTION

The back, front and two sleeves are knitted flat from the bottom up in seperate pieces and joined together. The sleeves are drop. There are two buttons on the neck.

TECHNIQUES USED

Cast on, knit, purl, increasing. Joining seams. Optional: mattress stitch.