Flagstaff

The Flagstaff Baby Sweater beautifully combines the intricate appearance of stranded colorwork with an easy slip stitch pattern, making it perfect for knitters of all skill levels. This delightful design is enhanced with color-changing yarn, adding a unique touch to your project. With each row featuring only one color, this pattern simplifies the knitting process while still allowing for creative expression. You can easily customize the colors to create an adorable sweater for a boy, girl, or a gender-neutral option.

Knit from the top down for a seamless finish, the body is worked flat while the sleeves are knit in the round, ensuring that you achieve a cozy fit without the hassle of seaming. The pattern also offers versatility in design, featuring the option for either 3 buttonholes or buttons extending all the way down the front. As a testament to its charm, I am personally inspired to create an adult-sized version of this sweater, so I can enjoy wearing it myself!

**Yarn Weight:**

This pattern calls for fingering weight yarn (4 ply, 14 wraps per inch), allowing for a lightweight and breathable garment that’s perfect for any season. For more details, check out the pattern on Ravelry.

**Gauge:**

Achieve the right fit with a gauge of 23 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm), ensuring your Flagstaff Baby Sweater looks and feels just right.

**Needle Size:**

Use US 5 (3.75 mm) needles for this project, providing the ideal tension for the slip stitch technique featured in the design.

**Yardage:**

You will need between 250 to 360 yards (229 to 329 meters) of your chosen yarn to complete this adorable sweater, making it a great stash-busting project.

**Sizes Available:**

This sweet and stylish sweater pattern is available in sizes suitable for infants: 0-3 months, 6 months, and 12 months, offering options for any little one in your life.

Whether you’re knitting for your own child or as a cherished gift, the Flagstaff Baby Sweater is sure to be a favorite! Start your project today and enjoy the cozy satisfaction of creating something special.