UFO Yoke Knit Sweater in Bernat Bundle Up - Downloadable PDF

UFO Yoke Knit Sweater in Bernat Bundle Up

What Is Being Made

The UFO Yoke Knit Sweater is a downloadable knitting pattern designed for infants and toddlers, available in sizes ranging from 6 months to 24 months. This garment features a distinctive UFO-themed yoke construction and is sized to fit chest measurements from 17 inches (43 cm) for the smallest size up to 20 inches (51 cm) for the largest size. The pattern is graded across multiple sizes, making it a versatile project for creating coordinated pieces for growing children.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key construction techniques. The sweater is worked using a yoke construction method, which involves knitting the yoke section first and then picking up stitches to work the body downward. The pattern utilizes stocking stitch as the primary fabric, worked in the round using circular needles. Shaping techniques include strategic increases and decreases to form the yoke shaping and proper garment fit. The pattern incorporates stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the project.

Stitches Used

The UFO Yoke Knit Sweater employs fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for an intermediate skill level. Core stitches include:

• Knit (K) – the primary stitch forming the fabric base
• Purl (P) – used for texture variation and pattern details
• Knit 2 together (K2tog) – a right-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) – a left-leaning decrease for balanced shaping
• Make 1 (M1) – an invisible increase created by picking up the horizontal loop between stitches and knitting through the back loop, used for seamless shaping

These stitches work together to create the structured yoke shaping while maintaining the integrity of the stocking stitch fabric.

Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked with Bernat Bundle Up yarn in worsted weight (4.9 oz/140 g per ball; 267 yards/244 meters per ball). The featured colorway is Nighttime (74003). Yarn requirements vary by size, with the smallest size requiring 1 ball and larger sizes requiring up to 2 balls of yarn. The pattern is worked on larger needles to achieve the specified gauge of 20 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stocking stitch. Circular needles are necessary for working the yoke in the round, and stitch markers are essential notions for tracking pattern sections and shaping points throughout the construction.

Pattern Details

The pattern is written for the smallest size with clear instructions for adjusting measurements for larger sizes. The intermediate skill level indicates that knitters should be comfortable with basic shaping techniques, working in the round, and following multi-size pattern instructions. The yoke construction method creates a seamless, well-fitted garment with minimal seaming, making it an excellent project for developing intermediate knitting skills while creating a practical, wearable piece for babies and toddlers.