How to knit a baby santa suit

Go ga-ga over this knitted Santa outfit for babies. How can you resist? Make your own with this easy-to-follow pattern by Sublime

baby in knitted santa suit

Materials


1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 - USA6) PONY Knitting Needles.
1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) PONY Knitting Needles.
Waist length of 18mm, (¾in), Elastic for Trousers.
4 [5:5:6] Buttons for Jacket. Code S1004 available from Groves and Banks Stockists. Ring 01844 258130 for your nearest stockist or e-mail sales@groves-banks.com.




Measurements 0-3
months
3-6
months
6-12
months
1-2
years
Jacket
To Fit Chest
41
16
46
18
51
20
56
22
cm
in
Actual Measurement 46
18
52
20½
55
21¾
61
24
cm
in
Full Length 24
28
11
32
12½
38
15
cm
in
Sleeve Length (adjustable) 15
6
17
20
8
24
cm
in
Trousers (Actual Hip Measurement) 50
19¾
55
21¾
61
24
66
26
cm
in
Length 36
14
38
15
41
16
43
17
cm
in

Hat To Fit an average size baby's head for the age indicated.

Tension

22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm, (4in) using Main yarn over stocking stitch on 4mm needles or the size required to give correct tension. Check your tension - if less stitches use a thinner needle, if more use a thicker needle.

It is essential to work to the stated tension to ensure success.

Quality Shade Balls
075
095
Jacket
Snuggly DK
Funky Fur
242
512
Main
Contrast
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
50 gm
50 gm
075
095
Trousers
Snuggly DK
Funky Fur
242
512
Main
Contrast
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
50 gm
50 gm
075
095
Hat
Snuggly DK
Funky Fur
242
512
Main
Contrast
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
50 gm
50 gm
075
095
Jacket, Trousers and Hat
Snuggly DK
Funky Fur
242
512
Main
Contrast
3
3
3
3
4
3
5
4
50 gm
50 gm
Yarn amounts are based on average requirements when specified tension and yarn is used.

Abbreviations

alt alternate, p purl, beg beginning, rem remain(ing), C Contrast rep repeat, cont continue, rs right side,span class="bold">dec decrease(ing) st(s) stitch(es) foll following, tog together, inc increase(ing), ws wrong side, k knit, cm centimetres, M Main, mm millimetres, 0 no stitches or rows, in inch(es)

Circle the size you wish to make

Jacket

Back

Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 55 [61: 65:71] sts loosely.
1st Row. K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end.
2nd Row. * P1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as 1x1 rib.
Work in 1x1 rib for 4 [4: 5:5]cm, (1½ [1½:2:2]in), ending with a rs row.
Next Row. Rib 7 [8:9:9], rib2tog, (rib 11 [12:13:15], rib2tog) 3 times, rib 7 [9:9:9]. 51 [57:61:67] sts.
Change to 4mm needles and working in M (throughout) proceed as follows:-
1st Row. Knit.
2nd Row. Purl.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as st-st (stocking stitch).
Working in st-st (throughout) cont until back measures 12 [15:18:23]cm, (4¾ [6: 7:9]in), ending with a ws row.

Shape Raglan

Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 41 [47:51:57] sts.

For 3rd and 4th sizes only

Work [2:4] rows dec 1 st at each end of every row.
[47:49] sts.

For all 4 sizes

Work 24 [28:26:28] rows dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row.
17 [19:21:21] sts.
Cast off rem 17 [19:21:21] sts.

Left front

Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 26 [28: 30:34] sts loosely.
1st Row. * K1, p1, rep from * to end.
1st row sets rib.
Work in rib for 4 [4:5:5]cm, (1½ [1½:2:2]in), ending with a rs row.
Next Row. Rib 5 [8:9:7], rib2tog, (rib 5 [8:8:7], rib2tog) 2 [1:1:2] times, rib 5 [8:9:7].
23 [26:28:31] sts.
Change to 4mm needles, using M and working in st-st (throughout) cont until left front measures 12 [15: 18:23]cm, (4¾ [6:7:9]in), ending with a ws row.

Shape Raglan

Next Row. Cast off 5 sts, knit to end. 18 [21:23:26] sts.
Next Row. Purl.

For 3rd and 4th sizes only

Work [2:4] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in every row.
[21:22] sts.

For all 4 sizes

Work 13 [17:15:15] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in next and every foll alt row.
11 [12:13:14] sts.

Shape Neck

Next Row. Cast off 2 [3:4:4] sts, purl to end. 9 [9:9:10] sts.
Work 2 rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in next row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge in every row. 6 [6:6:7] sts.
Work 7 [7:7:9] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge only in next and every foll alt row. 2 sts.
Next Row. P2tog. Fasten off.

Right front

Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 26 [28: 30:34] sts loosely.
1st Row. * P1, k1, rep from * to end.
1st row sets rib.
Work in rib for 4 [4:5:5]cm, (1½ [1½:2:2]in), ending with a rs row.
Next Row. Rib 5 [8:9:7], rib2tog, (rib 5 [8:8:7], rib2tog) 2 [1:1:2] times, rib 5 [8:9:7]. 23 [26:28:31] sts.
Change to 4mm needles, using M and working in st-st (throughout) cont until right front measures 12 [15: 18:23]cm, (4¾ [6:7:9]in), ending with a rs row.

Shape Raglan

Next Row. Cast off 5 sts, purl to end. 18 [21:23:26] sts.

For 3rd and 4th sizes only

Work [2:4] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in every row. [21:22] sts.

For all 4 sizes

Work 12 [16:14:14] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in next and every foll alt row.
12 [13:14:15] sts.

Shape Neck

Next Row. Cast off 2 [3:4:4] sts, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog.
9 [9:9:10] sts. Next Row. Purl.
Work 2 rows dec 1 st at neck edge in every row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge in next row. 6 [6:6:7] sts.
Work 7 [7:7:9] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge only in next and every foll alt row. 2 sts.
Next Row. P2tog. Fasten off.

Sleeves (Both alike)

Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 39 [39: 41:43] sts loosely, work in 1x1 rib for 5 [5:6:6]cm, (2 [2: 2½:2½]in), ending with a ws row.
Next Row. Rib 1 [1:2:3], rib2tog, (rib 5, rib2tog) 5 times, rib 1 [1:2:3].
33 [33:35:37] sts.
Change to 4mm needles, using M and working in st-st (throughout) inc 1 st at each end of 9th [9th:11th:11th] and every foll 12th [6th:4th:6th] row to 39 [39:39:49] sts.
For 2nd, 3rd and 4th sizes only Inc 1 st at each end of every foll [8th:6th:8th] row to [43:49:53] sts.

For all 4 sizes

Cont without shaping until sleeve measures 19 [21: 25:29]cm, (7½ [8¼: 9¾:11½]in), or length required, ending with a ws row.

Shape Raglan

Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 29 [33:39:43] sts.
Work 12 [12:4:4] rows dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll 4th [4th:0:0] row.
23 [27:37:41] sts.
Work 12 [16:24:28] rows dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row.
11 [11:13:13] sts.
Cast off rem 11 [11:13:13] sts.

Right front border

Join raglan seams. With rs facing, using 3¼mm needles and C, pick up and knit 9 [9: 11:11] sts evenly along rib and 36 [46:52:66] sts evenly along front edge. 45 [55:63:77] sts.
Starting with 2nd row of 1x1 rib work 4 rows.

For a Girl

Next Row. Rib 2, cast off 2 sts, (rib 10 [9:11:11], cast off 2 sts) 3 [4:4:5] times, rib 1 [2: 2:2].
Next Row. Rib 2 [3:3:3], cast on 2 sts, (rib 11 [10:12:12], cast on 2 sts) 3 [4:4:5] times, rib 2.
Work 4 rows more in 1x1 rib. Cast off loosely in rib.

For a Boy

Work 6 rows more in 1x1 rib. Cast off loosely in rib.

Left front border

With rs facing, using 3¼mm needles and C, pick up and knit 36 [46:52:66] sts evenly along front edge and 9 [9:11:11] sts evenly along rib.
45 [55:63:77] sts.
Starting with 2nd row of 1x1 rib work 4 rows.

For a Boy

Next Row. Rib 2 [3:3:3], cast off 2 sts, (rib 10 [9:11:11], cast off 2 sts) 3 [4:4:5] times, rib 1.
Next Row. Rib 2, cast on 2 sts, (rib 11 [10:12:12], cast on 2 sts) 3 [4:4:5] times, rib 2 [3: 3:3].
Work 4 rows more in 1x1 rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.

For a Girl

Work 6 rows more in 1x1 rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.

Collar

With rs facing, using 3¼mm needles and C, starting halfway across top of right front border pick up and knit 16 [17:18:20] sts evenly along right side of neck, 11 [11:13:13] sts from top of right sleeve, 17 [19: 21:21] sts from back of neck, 11 [11:13:13] sts from top of left sleeve and 16 [17:18:20] sts evenly along left side of neck, ending halfway across top of left front border.
71 [75:83:87] sts.
Starting with 1st row of 1x1 rib work for 6 [6:7:7]cm, (2½ [2½:2¾:2¾]in), ending with a ws row.
Cast off loosely in rib.

To make up

Join side and sleeve seams, reversing sewing for turnback on sleeves. Fold cuff onto rs to form turnback. Sew on buttons. Pin out garment to the measurement given on front page. Cover with damp cloths and leave until dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions.

Trousers

Legs (Both alike)

Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 35 [39: 41:43] sts loosely.
1st Row. K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end.
2nd Row. * P1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as 1x1 rib.
Work in 1x1 rib for 5 [5: 6:6]cm, (2 [2:2½:2½]in), ending with a ws row.
Next Row. Rib 5 [4:3:4], pick up loop between last and next st and work into the back of this loop (this will now be referred to as m1), (rib 5 [6: 7:7], m1) 5 times, rib 5 [5: 3:4]. 41 [45:47:49] sts.
Change to 4mm needles and using M (throughout) proceed as follows:-
1st Row. Knit.
2nd Row. Purl.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as st-st (stocking stitch).
Working in st-st (throughout) inc 1 st at each end of 5th and every foll 2nd row to 73 [81: 87:93] sts.
Cont without shaping until leg measures 22 [23:26:27]cm, (8¾ [9:10¼:10¾]in), or length required, ending with a ws row.

Shape Crotch

Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 69 [77:83:89] sts.
Work 7 [8:8:8] rows dec 1 st at each end of every row.
55 [61:67:73] sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures 15 [16: 16:17]cm, (6 [6¼:6¼:6½]in), or length required from beg of crotch, ending with a ws row. Change to 3¼mm needles and starting with 1st row of 1x1 rib work for 3 [3:4:4]cm, (1¼ [1¼:1½:1½]in), ending with a ws row.
Cast off in rib.

To make up

Join back and front seams. Join leg seams, reversing sewing for turnbacks. Fold lower edge onto rs to form turnbacks. Join ends of elastic and then herringbone stitch in place to inside of waist ribbing. Pin out garment to the measurement given on front page. Cover with damp cloths and leave until dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions.

Hat

Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 93 [97: 109:121] sts loosely.
1st Row. K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end.
2nd Row. * P1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as 1x1 rib.
Work in 1x1 rib for 6 [6: 7:7]cm, (2½ [2½:2¾:2¾]in), ending with a ws row.
Next Row. Rib 6 [2:8:7], rib2tog, (rib 4 [5:5:5], rib2tog) 13 [13:13:15] times, rib 7 [2: 8:7]. 79 [83:95:105] sts.
Change to 4mm needles and working in M (throughout) proceed as follows:-
1st Row. Knit.
2nd Row. Purl.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as st-st (stocking stitch).
Working in st-st (throughout) cont until hat measures 13 [14:17:21]cm, (5¼ [5½: 6½:8¼]in), ending with a rs row.
Next Row. Purl to end inc 2 [0:6:4] sts evenly across row for 1st, 3rd and 4th sizes and dec 2 sts evenly across row for 2nd size only.
81 [81:101:109] sts.

Shape Crown

For 4th size only

Next Row. (K10, k2tog) 9 times, k1. [100] sts.
Work 9 rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K9, k2tog) 9 times, k1. [91] sts.
Work 9 rows more without shaping.

For 3rd and 4th sizes only

Next Row. (K8, k2tog) [10:9] times, k1. [91:82] sts.
Work 9 rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K7, k2tog) [10:9] times, k1. [81:73] sts.
Work 9 rows more without shaping.

For all 4 sizes

Next Row. (K6, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
71 [71:71:64] sts.
Work 9 [11:9:7] rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K5, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
61 [61:61:55] sts.
Work 9 [9:7:7] rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K4, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
51 [51:51:46] sts.
Work 7 [9:7:7] rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K3, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
41 [41:41:37] sts.
Work 7 [7:7:5] rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K2, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
31 [31:31:28] sts.
Work 5 rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K1, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
21 [21:21:19] sts.
Work 3 rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
11 [11:11:10] sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. (K2tog) 5 times, k1 [1:1:0]. 6 [6:6:5] sts.
Break off yarn, run yarn through rem sts, draw up and fasten off.

To make up

Join back seam, reversing sewing for turnback. Fold rib onto rs for turnback. Using C, make a pom pom and attach to top of hat. Pin out hat to the measurement given on front page. Cover with a damp cloth and leave until dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions.