Pop & Treacle Sweater and Leggins in Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton - Downloadable PDF

Pop & Treacle Sweater and Leggings in Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton – Pattern Summary

Overview

This downloadable PDF pattern by Erika Knight contains instructions for two separate children's knitwear designs: the Pop 'Grandad' shirt style sweater and the Treacle leggings. Both pieces are worked in Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton, a 100% cotton DK weight yarn, making them ideal for babies and toddlers with sensitive skin. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is available as a downloadable PDF for home printing.

The Pop 'Grandad' Shirt Style Sweater

The Pop sweater is a charming baby and toddler jumper inspired by the classic grandad shirt silhouette. It features a distinctive shirt tail hem — longer at the back than the front — and a two-button placket at the neckline, giving it a refined, heritage-inspired look that sets it apart from a standard pullover. This thoughtful design detail makes dressing and undressing little ones much easier.

The sweater is sized to fit children from 0–3 months through to 18–24 months, with the following approximate finished chest measurements:

• 0–3 months: 48 cm / 19 in
• 3–6 months: 52 cm / 20½ in
• 6–12 months: 56 cm / 22 in
• 12–18 months: 60 cm / 23¾ in
• 18–24 months: 64 cm / 25¼ in

Front lengths range from 25 cm / 10 in up to 32 cm / 12½ in, and sleeve lengths range from 14.5 cm / 5¾ in to 19 cm / 7½ in across the size range.

Techniques and Stitches – Pop Sweater

The body of the Pop sweater is constructed primarily in stocking stitch (known as stockinette stitch in US terminology), which creates the smooth, classic knitted fabric surface. The construction involves shaping through cast-on increases at the beginning of rows to form the sleeve or body shaping, as well as M1 (make one) increases worked symmetrically to add width at key points. Stitch holders are used to hold stitches in reserve while other sections are worked, a standard intermediate technique for garment construction. The two-button placket is a worked detail that requires careful attention to buttonhole placement and neat finishing.

Materials – Pop Sweater

• Yarn: Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton — 100% cotton, DK weight, approximately 100 m / 109 yds per 50 g / 1¾ oz ball
• Yarn quantity: 3 to 5 balls depending on size
• Needles: 3.25 mm / US 3 and 3.75 mm / US 5 knitting needles
• Notions: 2 buttons, stitch holders, large-eyed blunt-tipped sewing needle

The Treacle Leggings

The Treacle leggings are the coordinating bottom to the Pop sweater, designed to be worn together as a complete baby or toddler outfit. Like the sweater, they are knitted in Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton, ensuring a consistent, soft, and breathable fabric throughout the set. The use of a pure cotton yarn makes this pairing particularly well-suited to warmer months or for layering in cooler weather.

About Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton

Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton is a DK weight, 100% cotton yarn known for its clean stitch definition and soft handle. Cotton yarns are non-elastic compared to wool, which means they reward careful, even