Blue Sky Fibers Baby Hoodie

Blue Sky Fibers Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern by Bobbi Intveld

The Blue Sky Fibers Baby Hoodie is a charming knitted infant and toddler sweater pattern designed by Bobbi Intveld and published by Blue Sky Fibers (formerly Blue Sky Alpacas). This pattern produces a classic pullover hoodie complete with a ribbed hem, colorful stripes, and a three-color design that makes it an eye-catching handmade gift or wardrobe staple for little ones. Available as a downloadable PDF, the pattern is rated Advanced Beginner, making it an excellent next step for knitters who have mastered basic knitting and are ready to tackle simple shaping, seaming, and a hood construction.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written in three sizes to fit babies and toddlers at different stages of growth:

• 6–9 months: Length 10", Width 11", Sleeve length 8"
• 1–2 years: Length 11", Width 12", Sleeve length 8"
• 3–4 years: Length 12", Width 13", Sleeve length 9"

Instructions are written for the smallest size, with larger sizes given in parentheses throughout the pattern, following standard knitting pattern conventions.

Materials and Yarn

The pattern calls for Blue Sky Worsted Cotton, a 100% cotton yarn sold in 100 g / 150-yard hanks. This yarn is a worsted weight yarn, offering excellent stitch definition and durability — ideal for baby garments that need to withstand frequent washing. The hoodie uses three colors:

• MC (Main Color): 1 (1, 2) hank(s)
• CC1 (Contrast Color 1): 1 (1, 2) hank(s)
• CC2 (Contrast Color 2): 1 (1, 2) hank(s)

Two needle sizes are required:

• Size 8 (5 mm) needles — primary needles for stockinette body sections
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles — smaller needles used for ribbing sections

Additionally, 3 stitch holders are needed to hold live stitches during construction of the front neck opening and hood.

Construction Method

The Blue Sky Fibers Baby Hoodie is worked flat (back and forth in rows) and constructed bottom-up, meaning knitting begins at the lower hem of each piece and works upward toward the shoulders. The garment is then seamed together, making it a traditionally constructed sweater. This approach is well-suited to beginner and advanced beginner knitters who are comfortable with sewing knitted pieces together using mattress stitch or a similar seaming method.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: Each piece — back, front, and sleeves — begins at the cast-on edge and is worked upward, a classic approach that gives knitters clear progress milestones.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted back and forth in rows on straight or circular needles, rather than in the round.
• Seamed finishing: The individual pieces are joined together after knitting, creating a structured, durable garment with clean seam lines.
• Stripes: A three-color stripe sequence runs throughout the body and hood, worked in repeating 8-row blocks of MC, CC1, and CC2. This creates a bold, playful look while keeping the colorwork simple — no stranding or intarsia required.
• Hood construction: The hood is picked up and worked from the neck edge after the body is complete. Stitches are picked up across the right front neck, back neck, and left front neck, then worked in stockinette with the continuing color sequence until the hood reaches the required depth. The hood is then closed using a three-needle bind-off, or optionally finished with Kitchener stitch (grafting) for a seamless, invisible join at the top