Please note: this is a printed knitting pattern. It is not a digital download.
The Holger Baby Set includes a striped sweater and matching pants — a really practical little set that still feels a bit special.
The sweater is worked from the top down. You begin with the back yoke, then work each shoulder separately before joining to form the front. From there, the body is worked in the round with simple stripes, while the sleeves are picked up and worked down.
The neckline is finished with a folded rib edge, giving it a neat, comfortable fit.
The pants are also worked from the top down. Short rows are used to shape the back for a better fit over nappies, and a casing is worked at the waist for a drawstring.
Sizes
0–3 months (3–6 months) 6–9 months (9–12 months) 1–2 years (2–3 years)
Measurements
Chest circumference:
51 (57) 61 (63) 67 (70) cm
Sweater length:
26 (28) 31 (33) 34 (36) cm
Pants waist:
41 (44) 46 (47) 50 (53) cm
Gauge
28 stitches × 42 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3 mm needles
Needles
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3 mm circular needles (40 or 60 cm)
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2.5 mm circular needles (40 or 60 cm)
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2.5 mm and 3 mm double-pointed needles (or Magic Loop)
Yarn Requirements
This set is designed for a 4 ply / fingering weight yarn.
Look for something around 200–250 metres per 50 g, ideally soft enough for baby wear.
You’ll need multiple colours for the stripes, making this a great project for using smaller amounts or building a palette.
Approximate Metreage
Sweater total:
~365 (405) 455 (520) 570 (680) metres
Breakdown across colours:
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Body stripes (2 colours): ~105–205 m each
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Sleeves (2 colours): ~50–105 m each
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Rib and neck: small amounts (~25–35 m each)
Pants total:
~245 (270) 300 (330) 360 (385) metres
Choosing Your Yarn
This pattern works beautifully in a soft merino or merino blend — something gentle on skin but still with enough structure to hold the shape.
Because it’s striped and uses smaller amounts, it’s also a really nice way to:
If you go very soft (like superwash), it will feel lovely but slightly more relaxed.
If you go for a more traditional wool, you’ll get a bit more structure through the fabric.
Difficulty
★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)
Great for knitters comfortable with top-down garments and looking to try a full set.
