The Easy as ABC Top-down Raglan Baby Sweater is just what the name promises: a straightforward, satisfying little sweater that's perfect for gift knitting. Designed by Heather Walpole, it combines simple stockinette with cheerful stripes and seamless top-down construction, so there's no sewing up when you're finished.
We knit our shop sample in Ewe Ewe Yarns Wooly Worsted in Vanilla and Lavender, a sweet color combination that keeps the stripes soft and playful. It's an easy project to personalize with any two colors you love.
About the Yarn
Ewe Ewe Yarns Wooly Worsted is a soft, springy worsted-weight yarn made from 100% superwash merino wool. Each 50-gram ball has 95 yards, and its smooth, round construction gives even simple stockinette stitches a clean, polished look.
It's especially well suited to baby knits: soft enough to wear next to the skin, sturdy enough for everyday use, and machine washable. And with a bright palette of coordinating shades, choosing a pair for the Easy as ABC stripes is half the fun.
Design Details
The Easy as ABC Top-down Raglan Baby Sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down in one piece. Raglan shaping forms the shoulders, while a simple repeating stripe pattern adds color without complicated colorwork.
Because it's worked from the neck down, there's no seaming at the end — just finishing, blocking, and gifting. The worsted-weight yarn also makes this a relatively quick sweater project, whether you're knitting for a new arrival or looking for a manageable first garment.
The pattern comes in three sizes: 6 months, 12 months, and 18–24 months. Gauge is 20 stitches over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, and the pattern calls for US 7 and US 8 needles.
What You'll Need
- Pattern: Easy as ABC Top-down Raglan Baby Sweater by Heather Walpole
- Yarn: Ewe Ewe Yarns Wooly Worsted in two colors — we used Vanilla and Lavender
- Sizes: 6 months, 12 months, 18–24 months
- Yardage: approximately 240–450 yards total, depending on size
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm), or sizes needed to obtain gauge
- Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Why You'll Love It
- Seamless top-down construction means no pieces to sew together.
- Worsted-weight yarn makes this a satisfyingly quick baby sweater.
- Simple stripes are an easy way to play with color.
- Superwash merino makes the finished sweater soft and practical for everyday wear.
- The uncomplicated construction makes it an approachable introduction to sweater knitting.
Make Your Own
Our Vanilla and Lavender combination gives the Easy as ABC Sweater a soft, classic look, but Wooly Worsted offers plenty of possibilities for making it your own. Choose two contrasting brights, a neutral with a pop of color, or two closely related shades for more subtle stripes.
Shop Ewe Ewe Yarns Wooly Worsted, choose your colors, and pick up the Easy as ABC pattern on Ravelry.
Tag us @loopyarn when yours is finished; we'd love to see it!
