A PATTERN
FOX BABY
YOKE SWEATER
designed by Claudia Q
DESCRIPTION
Looking for a sweater for your special little guy? Here is a circular yoke pullover, worked from the
bottom up, especially for him, but also suitable for a little girl. The pattern is written in 5 sizes,
with a keyhole opening in the back neck for the baby sizes.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL M AT E R I A L S
Intermediate Yarn
Must know how to knit and purl in the DARUMA Genmou
round, work single increases and decreases, 100% Merino Wool
and be comfortable working with 2 151 m / 165 yd per 50 g / 1.75 oz ball
colours at one time. Will be working MC: [2, 2, 3] {3, 3} balls
stranded knitting in 2 colours from charts. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4: 1 ball each
Duplicate stitches are worked on the knitted
fabric after the knitting. Colours used in Sample:
5 – Sea Glass, MC
3 – Twig, CC1
16 – Fawn, CC2
1 – Ivory, CC3
GAUGE
18 – Ginger, CC4
21 stitches and 33 rows to 10 cm/4 inches
square in stocking stitch (knit every round)
worked in the round, blocked Needles
4.5 mm (US 7), or size to get gauge, dp and
Average gauge over yoke: 24.5 stitches and 28
circular needles: 40, 60 and 80 cm (16, 24,
rows to 10 cm/4 inches square in stranded
and 32 inch)
knitting worked in round, blocked
dp needles 1 – 2 sizes smaller for sleeves,
aim for the stranded knitting st gauge
-check your gauge
4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook (optional)
Notions
Waste yarn to hold sts
SIZES 2 flexible stitch holders (optional)
[3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 12-18 mo],{Child 2, Child 4}. Stitch markers
Shown in size 3-6 mo Yarn needle
See size chart on page 2 for additional Baby sizes only: 1 – 18 mm/ 3/4-inch
measurements. button, matching sewing thread for
button
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (BLOCKED)
Size 3-6 mo 6-12 mo 12-18 mo Child 2 Child 4
Chest Circumference 19½ 21 22½ 23½ 26
Upper Arm 6¾ 7 7¾ 8 8¾
Sleeve Length to Underarm 6½ 7½ 8½ 9 10½
Body Length to Underarm 7 7½ 8 9 10½
Front Yoke Depth 4¾ 4¾ 5 5¼ 5½
TECHNIQUES
M1L make 1 left: w&t wrap and turn:
Insert left needle, from front to back, under Slip the next st pwise to right needle, take
strand of yarn which runs between next st the yarn to the opposite side of needle, slip
on left needle and last st on right needle; knit the st back to left needle pwise, turn the
this st through back loop (1 stitch increased) work so opposite side is showing.
M1R make 1 right: Concealing a wrap:
Insert left needle, from back to front, under On the knit side:
strand of yarn which runs between next st Slip the right hand needle under the wrap
on left needle and last st on right needle: knit and knit it together with the st that it wraps.
this st through front loop (1 stitch increased)
On the purl side:
SSK with the right hand needle, pick up the wrap
Slip the next 2 sts, one by one, knitwise; in- from underneath on the opposite side, and
sert the tip of the left needle, from left to lift it up on to the left hand needle, then purl
right, into the fronts of those 2 sts and knit it together with the st that it wraps.
them together. (1 stitch decreased)
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PAT T E R N N O T E S TIPS
A yoke sweater worked in the round from 1) Before starting, go through the pattern
the bottom up and in one piece in 5 colours and highlight all the instructions that refer
with 1x1 rib edgings in 5 sizes. Two-colour to your size. The numbers
stranded knitting patterns are placed in the are in two groups: baby- and child-size.
yoke. The baby sizes have an opening in
the back, so the top of the yoke is worked 2) Follow the numbers for your chosen size.
back and forth to create a keyhole neckline. If there is only one number, it applies to all
Buttonholes are written for both sides of sizes.
the band to allow for wear by either gen-
der. Cover the left hole with the button for 3) You may wish to use markers to separate
a boy, and the right hole for a girl, or work the colour pattern repeats.
only the required buttonhole. Baby sizes are
marked with square brackets, children’s 4) If you find that you are off by a stitch as
sizes in curly ones. Finer details of the foxes’ you knit, just work an increase or decrease
eyes are worked using duplicate stitches. to get to the proper number of stitches.
The sleeves are worked on a smaller-sized
needle to have the same gauge as the 5) The baby-size upper yoke may be
stranded knitting. worked on a circular needle because
you are working it back and forth.
A B B R E V I AT I O N S
CC: contrast colour rep: repeat
dec: decrease rnd(s): round(s)
dp: double pointed needles RS: right side of work
EOR: End of Round st(s): stitch(es)
inc: increase WS: wrong side of work
k K: knit yo: yarn over (1 stitch increase)
k2tog: knit 2 together (1 st decreased) ( ): sts to be repeated
MC: main colour *: larger group of sts to be repeated
p P: purl
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METHOD
Rep from * [8, 8, 9] {9, 10} times total. You
Body
should now have [42, 44, 48], {50, 54} sts.
Cast on [104, 112, 120], {126, 138} sts using long-
Work even until work measures [6½, 7½, 8½] /
tail cast on, or your preferred cast on, 60 cm
{9, 10½} inches from beginning, or your
circular needles, and colour MC. Place EOR
desired length to underarm.
marker. Join to work in round, being careful to
Knit around to last [2, 2, 3] {3, 3} sts. Place next
not let the stitches twist around the needle.
[5, 5, 6] {6, 6} sts on waste yarn for underarm,
Rnd 1 (RS): (K1, p1) around.
removing EOR before placing. Place rest of
Repeat Rnd 1 until work measures [1¼, 1¼, 1¼],
sleeve sts on spare needle, flexible stitch
{1¾, 1¾} inch from beginning.
holder or waste yarn.
Change to stocking stitch (knit every st) and
Make second sleeve as first.
work even until work measures [7, 7½, 8], {9,
10½} inches from beginning, stopping [2, 2, 3]
Join for Yoke
{3, 3} sts before EOR marker on last rnd.
Place body sts on 80 cm circular needle.
Set body aside to work sleeves.
Slip next [5, 5, 6] {6, 6} sts onto a short piece
of waste yarn for underarm, removing EOR
Sleeves (make 2)
marker. Knit next [47, 51, 54] {57, 63} sts for
Cast on [26, 28, 30] {32, 34} sts using long-tail
back. Place next [5, 5, 6] {6, 6} sts onto a second
cast on, or your preferred cast on, smaller dp
short piece of waste yarn for first underarm.
needles, and colour MC. Place EOR marker.
Transfer sleeve stitches to circular needles.
Join to work in round, being careful to not let
Knit [37, 39, 42], {44, 48} sts from first sleeve
the stitches twist around the needle.
then knit next [47, 51, 54] {57, 63} sts from body
Rnd 1 (RS): (K1, p1) around.
for front. Knit [37, 39, 42], {44, 48} sts from
Repeat Rnd 1 until work measures [¾, ¾, ¾] {1¼,
second sleeve. Place EOR marker. – [168, 180,
1¼} inch from beginning.
192], {202, 222} sts.
*Inc rnd: K1, M1L, k to last st, M1R, k1. – 2 sts
As the work narrows, switch to shorter circular
inc
needles, and finally dp needles, as required.
Knit [5, 6, 5], {6, 6} rnds.
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Raglan Decreases: Adjustment Round:
K to 1 st before end of back, k2tog, k to 1 st Knit around, working [dec 2, dec 1, inc 3] {dec
before end of first sleeve, SSK, k to 1 st before 1, dec 5} evenly around. – [102, 114, 120] {126,
end of front, k2tog, k to 1 st before end of 132} sts
second sleeve, remove EOR marker, SSK, Work Second Diamonds pattern [17, 19, 20] {21,
replace EOR marker. – 4 sts dec [164, 176, 188], 22} times around.
{198, 218} sts You should now have [68, 76, 80] {84, 88} sts.
Adjustment Round: Work [1, 1, 1] {1, 2} rnds MC.
Knit around, working [dec 2, dec 2, dec 2] {0,
dec 2} evenly around. – [162, 174, 186] {198, 216} Baby sizes only:
sts Upper Yoke (worked back and forth to create
Knit [0, 0, 3] {4, 5} rounds MC. an opening at centre back)
Work First Diamonds pattern [27, 29, 31] {33, Short rows:
36} times around. Row 1 (RS): Knit to 2 sts before centre back,
Knit [1, 1, 1] {2, 3} rnds CC3. M1R, k2. Turn work.
Dec Rnd 1: Using CC3, (k2tog, k[3, 4, 4] {5, 4}) Row 2 (WS): P2, k1, p[25, 28, 31], w&t.
around, ending with k[2, 0, 0] {2, 0}. – [130, 145, Row 3 (RS): K to 3 sts before centre back, p1,
155], {170, 180} sts k2. Turn work.
Adjustment Round: Row 4 (WS): P2, k1, p[14, 16, 18], w&t.
Knit around, working [0, dec 2, inc 1] {dec 1, inc Row 5 (RS): as Row 3.
2} evenly around. – [130, 143, 156] {169, 182} sts Row 6 (WS): P2, k1, p to last 3 sts concealing
Work Fox pattern [10, 11, 12] {13, 14} times wraps as you go, k1, p2.
around. Row 7 (RS): K2, p1, k[25, 28, 31], w&t.
Knit [1, 1, 1] {2, 3} rnds CC3. Row 8 (WS): P to last 3 sts, k1, p2.
Dec rnd 2: Using CC3, (k2tog, k[3, 3, 2] {2, 2}) Row 9: (RS): K2, p1, k[14, 16, 18], w&t.
around, ending with k[0, 3, 0] {1, 2}. – [104, 115, Row 10 (WS): as Row 8.
117, {127, 137} sts Row 11 (RS): K2, p1, k to last 3 sts concealing
wraps as you go, p1, k2.
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Neckband Neckband
Begin working 1x1 rib. Switch to smaller-sized dp needles.
Rib row 1(WS): P1, (p1, k1) to last 2 sts, p2. Begin working 1x1 rib.
Rib row 2(RS): K1, (k1, p1) to last 2 sts, k2. Rib rnd 1(RS): (K1, p1) around.
Rib row 3: as Rib row 1. Repeat Rib rnd 1 until neckband measures {1,
Rib row 4 (buttonhole row): K2, yo, k2tog, (p1, 1} inch.
k1) to last 4 sts, SSK, yo, k2. Bind off loosely in rib. If you have trouble with
Rib row 5: as Rib row 1. a tight bind off, try using a 4.5 mm crochet
Rib row 6: as Rib row 2. hook as the right hand needle.
Bind off loosely in rib on wrong side. If you
FINISHING
have trouble with a tight bind off, try using a
Graft the underarms together using the yarn
4.5 mm crochet hook as the right hand needle.
ends to tidy up the corners.
Weave in the ends.
Go to Finishing.
Work duplicate stitches on foxes following
chart.
Child sizes only:
Baby sizes only: Sew button over the
Upper Yoke
buttonhole on the side opposite to the
Short rows (worked back and forth):
buttonhole. Use extra stitches to secure the
Row 1 (RS): K {46, 49}, w&t.
button in place.
Row 2 (WS): P {70. 74}. w&t.
Block.
Row 3 (RS): K to 7 sts before previous wrap,
w&t.
We have made our best effort to ensure correctness in
Row 4 (WS): P to 7 sts before previous wrap,
this pattern. If you have any concerns or questions, please
w&t.
contact us.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 one more time.
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