Petite Popover
They were skeptical at first, but I think I’ve finally convinced my colleagues of the magnificence of the dickie! I mean, seriously, what could be better?
No worrying about cramming layers into layers, just pop it on over a shirt or sweater, under a coat or jacket. Snug as a bug, I say! Your baby or tot’s core will be toasty warm and his or her arms, flexible and free. Plus, this one has a cozy hood, eliminating one more thing bound to fall behind at the park or sadly slip out of a pocket.
Can you feel my soapbox enthusiasm? I do not exaggerate when I write that for a solid year of meetings I have espoused the renaissance of the dickie. And let’s be honest, the majority of my co-workers’ doubt focussed on the name. “Dickie” is not nearly as cute or endearing as Popover! (Thank you for the re-brand, Whitney!)
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So here is my attempt to resurrect the dignity of the side-less vest. Knit in classic Worsted, rich, organic merino from Swans Island, and another in the super soft, plush and elegant 8-Ply Cashmere from Jade Sapphire. One needle. One little hood seam. Two classic stitch patterns. From both a knitter’s and a parent’s point of view, it’s a no-brainer!
So, what do y’all think?!?! Can we bring back the dickie? Say yes! -Laura
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
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Materials
- For the Gray Popover: 1 (1, 2) skein of Swans Island’s Worsted, 100% organic merino. Each skein is 250 yards/ 100 grams; approximately (250, 250, 500) yards required.
This color is Seasmoke. - For the Ecru Popover: 2 (3, 4) skeins of Jade Sapphire’s 8-ply Cashmere, 100% Mongolian cashmere. Each skein is 100 yards/ 55 grams; approximately (200, 300, 400) yards required.
This color is Ivory. - A US 8 (5 mm), 16-inch circular needle
- Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Shop our wonderful collection of aran + worsted-weight yarn to find a suitable substitute for this project, and remember that it’s always a good idea to check your gauge before you cast on… Our All About Gauge Tutorial shows you how!
Gauge
20 stitches = 4 inches garter stitch
Sizes
To fit most 12-18 month olds (2-4, 4-6 year olds)
- Length from cast on to back of neck: 7 ¼ (8 ¼, 10 ¼) inches (adjustable)
- Overall length from cast on to top of hood: 12 ¾ (14 ¾, 17 ¾) inches (adjustable)
- Width across chest: 7 (8, 9) inches
Notes
Slip stitches as if to knit on the right side and as if to purl on the wrong side.
Pattern
The Front
Cast on 36 (40, 44) stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 (right side): Slip 1, k1, p1, k11 (13, 15), p1, k6, p1, k11 (13, 15), p1, k2.
Row 2: Slip 1, p1, k13 (15, 17), p6, k13 (15, 17), p2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 7 (8, 9) inches, or desired length, from the cast on edge.
The Neck
Row 1 (right side): Slip 1, k1, p1, k10 (13, 14), bind off in pattern the next 10 (8, 10) stitches, knit to the last 3 stitches, p1, k2. 26 (32, 34) total stitches; 13 (16, 17) for each shoulder.
Row 2: Slip 1, p1, knit to bound off stitches.
The Right Shoulder
Now working just the 13 (16, 17) stitches of the Right Shoulder…
Row 1 (right side): Bind off 4 (4, 4) stitches, knit to last 3 stitches, p1, k2. 9 (12, 13 ) stitches
Row 2: Slip 1, p1, knit to bound off stitches.
Repeat Row 1 one more time. 5 (8, 9) stitches
For 2-4 and 4-6 Sizes ONLY
Next Row (wrong side): Slip 1, p1, knit to bound off stitches.
Next Row: Bind off 3 (4) stitches, k1, p1, k2. 5 (5) stitches
For ALL Sizes
Row 1 (wrong side): Slip 1, p1, k3.
Row 2: K2, p1, k2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three (four, five) more times.
Repeat Row 1.
Cut yarn. Place stitches on a holder.
The Left Shoulder
With the wrong side facing you, join new yarn to the 13 (16, 17) stitches of the Left Shoulder. And now just working those stitches…
Row 1 (wrong side): Bind off 4 (4, 4) stitches, knit to last 2 stitches, p2. 9 (12, 13) stitches
Row 2: Slip 1, k1, p1, knit to bound off stitches.
Repeat Row 1 one more time. 5 (8, 9) stitches.
For 2-4 and 4-6 Sizes ONLY
Next Row (right side): Slip 1, k1, p1, knit to end.
Next Row: Bind off 3 (4) stitches, k2, p2. 5 (5) stitches
For ALL Sizes
Row 1 (right side): Slip 1, k1, p1, k2.
Row 2: K3, p2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 two (three, four) more times.
Repeat Row 1.
Next Row (wrong side): Cable cast on 26 (30, 34) stitches, working across newly cast on stitches, k10 (12, 14), p6, knit to last 2 stitches, p2. 31 (35, 39) stitches; 5 (5, 5) stitches still on hold for the Right Shoulder
Next Row: Slip 1, k1, p1, k11 (13, 15), p1, k6, p1, knit across rest of stitches, then work across 5 stitches on holder, k2, p1, k2. 36 (40, 44) stitches
The Back
Row 1 (wrong side): Slip 1, p1, k13 (15, 17), p6, k13 (15, 17), p2.
Row 2: Slip 1, k1, p1, k11 (13, 15), p1, k6, p1, k11 (13, 15), p1, k2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until The Back measures 7 1/4 (8 ¼, 9 1/4) inches or desired length.
Repeat Row 1.
Bind off in pattern.
The Hood
Joining new yarn, start to the left (as you look at the sweater) of the center stockinette stripe and…
…pick up 60 (68, 76) stitches all the way around the neck to the right side of the center stockinette stripe.
Turn work.
Row 1 (wrong side): Cable cast on 3 stitches, purl those 3 stitches, k1, p6, k20 (24, 28), p6, k20 (24, 28), p6, k1. 63 (71, 79) stitches
Row 2: Cable cast on 3 stitches, knit those 3 stitches, p1, k6, p1, k18 (22, 26), p1, k6, p1, k18 (22, 26), p1, k6, p1, k3. 66 (74, 82) stitches
Row 3: P3, k1, p6, k20 (24, 28), p6, k20 (24, 28), p6, k1, p3.
Row 4: K3, p1, k6, p1, k18 (22, 26), p1, k6, p1, k18 (22, 26), p1, k6, p1, k3.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until piece measures 5 1/2 (6 ½, 7) inches, or desired length, from the back of the Neck.
Repeat Row 3.
Decrease Row (right side): K3, p1, k6, p1, k18 (22, 26), p1, ssk, k2, k2tog, p1, k18 (22, 26), p1, k6, p1, k3. 64 (72, 80) stitches
Next Row: P3, k1, p6, k20 (24, 28), p4, k20 (24, 28), p6, k1, p3.
Decrease Row: K3, p1, k6, p1, k18 (22, 26), p1, ssk, k2tog, p1, k18 (22, 26), p1, k6, p1, k3. 62 (70, 78) stitches
Next Row: P3, k1, p6, k1, p18 (22, 26), k1, p2, k1, p18 (22, 26), k1, p6, k1, p3. Note: You are no longer working the sides of the hood in garter, but rather in stockinette to prepare for seaming the top of the hood!
Cut yarn leaving a generous tail of about 20 inches.
Seam the Top of the Hood
Divide the stitches in two, sliding half the stitches to each end of the circular needle. Use the Kitchener Stitch to graft the two sides of the hood together.
Finish the Hood
Using the column of purl stitches as a guide, fold the three edge stitches of the hood to the inside of the hood. Using a long piece of yarn, whip stitch the edge down. This will create a nicely finished edge.
Weave in your ends and pop it over the head of your little loved one!!
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I think this is super cute, and I hope I can find someone to make it for my son!
Lovely! I am coming to NY in a few weeks and am sooo looking forward to shopping yarn at your shop. I might very well get myself this project as my baby can definitely use this one here in Oslo. You do however have so many good ideas and such wonderful yarns and fabrics!
K
Would you say this is an easy project? How long did it take you to make it? I have triplets so I was hoping for a project I could complete pretty quickly.
Thanks!
Easy to follow pattern. Made it is red and call it the “red riding hoodie”. Granddaughter has used it for 2 winters and might get one more out of it.
Wonderful idea… I really like it and I will try to do it for my son (18 months old). Even for mz, I really would like to have it…
Hi Linda,
YES! Great question. This is a pretty easy project. The front and back knit up super quickly and once you get the hang of the pattern, it's great to do while watching TV or listening to a book on tape! The hood is quite simple as well. The potentially trickiest parts are the cable cast on, picking up stitches for the hood, and Kitchner Stitch to seam the top of the hood. Also, we are here to help with any questions! You'll breeze through these!
Laura
Any chance this can be adapted into a crochet pattern? I simply adore it and think it would be perfect for my twins since we live in Texas and winters aren't harsh and don't necessarily require too many layers. But alas, I don't knit 🙁
Regardless It is an ingenious concept and über cute!!!!
Hi LaurenH-
There are currently no plans to adapt this to a crochet pattern but we'll keep it under consideration going forward.
Thank so much for writing in and for your kind words about the pattern!
Molly
In Row 2 of The Back are you missing a p1 before the final k2?
Alissa,
Yes. I am.
Just fixed it.
Thank you.
Laura
Love this pattern! It's quick and easy and I've just completed two for a friend who had twins! Thanks for all the great patterns, Purlbee!
Hi!
I LOVE this pattern!
I am working on the right shoulder now. I thought I was supposed to be working on the side that will be the right when the child wears it, but as I read a couple of rows ahead I wonder if it is actually my right side as I look at it. Can you clarify for me, please?
Thanks!
Hi Maureen.
Glad you like the pattern! You are correct in thinking that the Right Shoulder refers to when it is on the child. Thanks for writing in. Let me know if you have any more questions!
Laura
Thank's for this lovely pattern. I made a french translation for a friend, let me know if you want it, it would be a pleasure to send you the pdf.
http://boginkasbasket.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-petite-popover.html
A friend made one for me! Here is my post about it!
Cutest model ever!
I love this idea… shorter in front might be better for the busy kiddos who might be crawling. I guess just short enought not to trip them selves up..
However, this has given me a new thought… for a neck and shoulder warmer I have been trying to come up with- for an adult friend of mine. Think “tea cozy” for a human with a place for a head to poke out. The idea you have for the “pop-over” to re work for a high neck ( rather than hood) and a bit more over the shoulders for an adult who when sitting gets cold and stiff neck and shoulders and tops of arms… This problably makes no sences to you what so ever.. (Like I tell the Mr. can't you see what I am thinking?)
None-the-less this changes my line of thought for this adult need… Thanks so much for your creativity and amazing ideas!! brillant! I love this place, thanks.
Yes! It’s like a turtleneck dickie! Great idea!
This should be absolutely great. Pop this on them, throw them in the car seat and you can even get the door closed before they have pulled it off. It's perfect!
Just made this adorable (I call) Little Red Riding Hoodie. Made it in bright red, ww yarn. It came out just right and my 14 mo old grand-daughter will where it yet this year. We live in Michigan and no doubt it will get cold enough before the end of April. I need to perfect the pick up stitches process so there aren't holes in my work, but I'm pretty pleased with the outcome. Thanks!
Hi folks. Love this pattern. How can this be adapted for all ages (babies to adults)? I thinks this is great for cold weather for children waiting at bus stops (or adults) etc. It eliminates the need for a scarf and a hat. It also dos not allow cold air to get into a gap that you may have between scarf and hat. Thanks, Pat
Hi Pat.
Thank you so much for the kind words regarding this pattern.
Unfortunately, right now we do not have the resources to size this pattern up. I would love to develop an adult Popover this Fall sometime. So do please stay tuned.
Thanks,
Laura
Hi,
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pattern. I’m just about to try this for the first time but a little worried about the Cable Cast on since I’ve yet to attempt Cabling.
Just wanted to follow up to see if you ever got around to sizing up the pattern. I would love to make this for myself!!
Thanks!
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! You are in luck! The cable cast on is a bit of a misnomer. You do not need to know how to cable in order to do the cable cast on. We have a photographic tutorial available here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2008/07/07/cable-cast-on/
We do not have current plans to size this pattern up but we will certainly keep you request in mind for the future!
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi! I realized my mistake about the cable cast on and I had actually done it before but didn’t know the name. Yay! Fantastic pattern. I’ve made several at this point for friends and they can’t say enough good things. Thanks for the pattern!!
This is a fantastic idea!! I will be making these!!!! Now if we attach mittens there would never be the hunt for Red October when you want to leave the house. LOL! I love this website! Thank you for the time you put into it!!
Love the pattern. Want to print it out but without all of the pictures(one of the baby wearing it and one of the work itself.will do) Can I get the pattern? I don`t "tweet",facebook or other..I just EMail. Thank you. The baby is adorable. Is she yours?
HI Mairmie-
Unfortunately we don't have this pattern available in another format. To print this pattern without the photos you can copy and paste just the text into a Word or Text document and print for there.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Thanks for responding and THANK YOU for such a cute pattern!
I absolutely love this. I can’t wait to try it. And your little “model” is adorable!! 🙂 I’m thinking this would be a great baby shower gift!!
Thanks for a great pattern. I added a cable pattern to it, and it turned out really nice.
The right shoulder for all sizes says to:
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three (four, five) more times.
But the instructions for the left shoulder for all sizes says to only do it two(three,four) more times.
Is this correct or which is correct?
Hi.
Yes, the pattern is correct.
I understand that it may seem odd, but it is correct.
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
I am having a hard time getting the stripe to match on the back & the hood. I am making size12-18 months. Is there a technique to picking up the stitches so the stripes will line up?
I love the pattern!
Thank you,
Coni
Hey Coni.
Thanks for writing in. Glad you like the pattern!
Since the back is knit top down, and you are picking up to knit from there up, I would try to pick up between the stitches, rather than into the stitches. This way the Vs (the v-shapes the stitches make) should line up a bit better. Let me know if this isn’t clear or if you have any other questions!
Laura
Hi I love this pattern and my daughter had asked me to come up with some kind of cosy hooded coverup for her 3 month old baby girl when she was carrying her in her baby sling/wrap. If I were to reduce to 28 stitches width do you think this would work for a 3/6 mth size, and reduce the length of the body and the hood? Or should I go with 32 stitches wide?
Hi Linda.
On average, 3 to 6 month year olds have a shoulder width of 7.25 to 7.75 inches. I would aim to make the piece approximately 6.25 to 6.75 inches wide. So that would be a cast on of approximately… 31 to 34 stitches. The smallest size provided in this pattern measures 7.25 inches wide. This wouldn’t be too insanely big for a 3 month old and would actually fit a 6 month old I think. Plus there would be more room for growing into. My neices wore theirs year after year (admittedly, until they were comically small).
As for the hood height. You could ask your daughter to measure her little one, starting from one shoulder by the neck, over the top of the head to the other shoulder right by the neck. Divide that number in 2 and work the hood so it’s that tall.
Hope this helps!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Laura
I am making this in an adorable bright pink merino worsted, but unfortunately only had a 29″ needle lying around, and a deadline! Is it feasible to think of doing the hood with the magic loop method? I’ve never tried it and would like to know if I’m being ambitious. Thanks!
– Rachel
Hi Rachel.
While I used a 16-inch needle, any length will work. The piece isn’t actually worked in the round, it’s worked flat on circulars. The 29-inch would be great. Or even straights would work I think although may be a bit awkward. So long story short… no need to fuss with the magic loop method for this project!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Laura
Thanks for this! Really appreciate the reply, can’t wait to see it all finished. (Also, so sorry for the repeat post – I thought maybe it hadn’t gone through! Thanks for the help 🙂 )
Thank you for this wonderful pattern! I can’t wait to start!
Just wondering how the plans for resizing this pattern for adults is coming along. This would be so perfect for a friend that hates the hassle of a hat and a scarf.
Hi Leslie.
We only have this little bitty version at the moment.
Thanks for your interest in the pattern though. I love pieces like this, no-fuss.
Hopefully we’ll get some more things along these lines on the Bee soon!
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
Fantastic! Finally something similar to a poncho but would be fine for a little boy! Thank you!
I agree! There just aren’t enough cute things for boys, & I have twice as many grandsons as granddaughters
Super cute pattern and I can’t wait to get knitting…however the cashmere yarn is quite pricey (although I’m sure to die for in person) so I was hoping for a suggestion on a more affordable substitute. Plus, as a mom of two acid reflux babies, something that may wash easier than cashmere. Thanks!
Hello Sally!
Madeline Tosh’s Merino would be a great machine washable alternative! See it here: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8234-Madelinetosh-Tosh-Merino
Thanks for writing in! -Alyson
This is really cute I hope I can do this for my new great grandbabygirl
Hello, I love your pattern, I just need help after Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 7 , can you please this part
Row 1 (right side): Slip 1, k1, p1, k10 (13, 14), bind off in pattern the next 10 (8, 10) stitches, knit to the last 3 stitches, p1, k2. 26 (32, 34) total stitches; 13 (16, 17) for each shoulder.
Row 2: Slip 1, p1, knit to bound off stitches.
or do a you tube video on this part with the right shoulder. I tried to follow this part but can’t do it. Thank you
Hi Liz.
Thank you for writing in. After your piece measures 7 (8, 9) inches from the cast on edge, it’ll be time to shape the front neckline.
Row 1 (right side): Slip 1, k1, p1, k10 (13, 14), bind off in pattern the next 10 (8, 10) stitches, knit to the last 3 stitches, p1, k2. 26 (32, 34) total stitches; 13 (16, 17) for each shoulder.
Row 2: Slip 1, p1, knit to bound off stitches.
On that right side row (Row 1). Are you stumped at the portion where you bind off? What you’re doing here is working across the front left stitches of the piece and then you’re binding off the center stitches for the neckline and then you’re continuing to the end of the row, working the front right stitches. Then, when you turn your work, you work up to those bound off stitches. From there you work back and forth over the front right stitches. Later you’re join your working yarn to the front left to work those stitches.
Does this help at all? If not, would you mind explaining where it is that you’re stuck? We’d love to get you back on track!
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
This “dickie” is great idea and absolut practical! I want to knit it right away, but I there are some socks to be finished first. Cheers bjmonitas
Just wondering how you scaled the number of stitches for the neck and hoodie for the different age groups to fit the actual typical headsizes at those ages.
Hi Babo.
Thanks for writing in. I’m not sure I totally understand your question. Are you having problems with the fit of the piece?
This is not a tailored garment. The size of the hood is in relation to the side of the chest. The cast on of 36 (40, 44) stitches results in the back neck stitch count of 26 (30, 34) stitches and a total hood stitch count of 60 (68, 76) stitches.
It is written in a very flexible way, with instructions to knit the height of the hood as tall as you’d like it to be.
I do hope these notes help. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Laura
Hello! I am at the part where I need to pick up stitches for the hood and I’m having a hard time figuring out how to pick up the stitches on the back where I did the cable cast on. When I pick them up one way, it looks as if the row below is knit stitches and if I pick up another way it look as if they are purl stitches. Is the knit stitches the correct way so that the stripe down the middle is seamless? If you have a tutorial or know of one I could watch that would help! For some reason they look totally different to me than the bound off stitches. Thank you for your help!
Hi Katie!
YES! The knit stitches is the correct way so that the stripe down the middle feels seamless! Exactly!
I’m afraid we don’t currently have a tutorial for this, but it’s a great request and we’ll definitely get it on our list. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Laura
Thank you!
Hello! Thank you for creating this pattern! I am loving this project. I am very confused right now, however. I just began on the hood. I picked up the stitches, and just did row one after I turned my work.
I’m sure I’ve done something wrong though, because on the part that told me to cable cast on three stitches I now have a weird bit poking out instead of that cute folded over look. Does that make sense?
I’m relatively new to knitting, so perhaps I just don’t have all of the skills necessary for this project yet, but I would very much appreciate your help so I can finish this adorable hood for my daughter.
Thank you!
Hi, Madeleine!
Thank you so much for writing in! I am very sorry for delay in responding to your question! Are you able to email a photo of the bit that is poking out? I think I might be better able to assist you if I can see it. If you can send over a photo, please send it to [email protected]. And if you have further questions, please let us know!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Any plans to size this up for bigger kids? My 4 year old has outgrown the largest size and I was going to try to make this larger, but thought I would check if there’s already one in the works.
Hi Emily,
Thanks for your interest in this pattern. We currently don’t have the resources to customize patterns, but we will keep your request in mind for future projects!
Best,
Adam
when you slip purlwise on wrong side- should the yarn be in front or in back?
thank you
HI Lauren,
Thanks for writing in! Great question! When you are slipping purlwise, you will have the yarn in the front and when you are slipping knitwise, you will have the yarn in the back!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Thanks for this darling pattern. I have knit 2 of these and ❤❤❤it – as does the mom of the little ones I knit it for. The pattern is straightforward and easy to follow. I want to knit another one with some yarn I have, but do not recall the amount of yarn that is needed. Not the grams or # of skeins, but the approximate yardage. I will be knotting the smallest size. Can you help me out?
Thanks, Kate
Hi Kate,
Thanks for writing us. The original pattern uses Swans Island Worsted which has 250 yards. I’d say judging from the size of this popover that you’d need close to 200 yards. I’d plan for 225 yards conservatively.
All the best,
Adam
I am sorry if this is a stupid question but I am stuck. Novice Knitter here. On the hood when you say turn work. I turned my work until it was on the wrong side and completed ROW 1…was I supposed to stay on the wrong side all through the 4 rows and the 5 1/2 inches?….I did ROW 1 on wrong side and then went back to right side for ROW 2….Also thanks Loads I am really enjoying this pattern
Hello Leanne,
Thank you for reaching out and i’m so happy to hear you are enjoying this cute pattern! You are correct, in this section of the pattern you will turn your work every row. I hope this makes sense and please let me know if you have any further questions!
Warmly,
Marilla
I just want to thank you for blessing me with this sweet pattern.
I am on the left shoulder and am wondering if I am reading this correctly.
The first instructions has the left side facing while joining yarn.
Then in the first Row also wrong side wants me to bind off the first four sts. But the bindoff will be on the outer edge.
Sorry for any confusion.
THE LEFT SHOULDER
With the wrong side facing you, join new yarn to the 13 (16, 17) stitches of the Left Shoulder. And now just working those stitches…
Row 1 (wrong side): Bind off 4 (4, 4) stitches, knit to last 2 stitches, p2. 9 (12, 13) stitches
Hi Nina,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! For both the left and the right shoulder, you will be starting row 1 from the inside and binding of stitches from the inside out. I find that the picture above “The Right Shoulder” section is helpful to figure this section out! You can see that stitches are bound off from the inside out in a stepped fashion to create the swooped neck hole opening.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Can you recommend an inexpensive machine wash yarn? Thank you!
Hi Katrina!
Thanks for writing in! Some really nice superwash options are Cascade 220 Superwash Aran, and Blue Sky Worsted Cotton.
Happy knitting!
Carly
OMG I love this pop over !!! so gorgeous !! I was just browsing wondering what to make next with my worsted off white yarn and yes this is it !!! I can’t wait to start !!!!! jane
math question:
The Right Shoulder
Repeat row 1 one more time. 5 (8,9) stitches
For 2-4 and 4-6 sizes only
Next row: bind off 3 (4) stitches, k1, p1, k2 5 (5) stitches
BUT started this row with 8 stitches for 2-4 so ONLY Have 4 stitches left. Because 8-4 is 4. To continue with neck do I need the five stitches or continue with 4, just following stitch pattern?
thanks for your help
Hi Sandra,
Thanks for writing in! It sounds like you might have cast off one too many stitches at some point in this section. At the beginning of the Right Shoulder, you start with 17 stitches for the 4-6 size. You then cast off 4 stitches 3 times, for a total of 12 stitches cast off, leaving you with 5. I would suggest going back to the beginning of the shoulder so you have 17 stitches on the needle and repeating these rows, checking your stitch count after each bind off to make sure you have only bound off 4 stitches on each row.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I just made two of these for a friend. An adult friend saw them and would like one for herself. Do you have a pattern for adult sizing?
Thank you
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we do not have an adult sized version of this pattern; however, I will certainly pass your request along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
Hello, what other yarns you currently stock would work for this pattern? Thanks in advance!
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out! I’m not sure what colors you’re interested in but Tosh Merino (https://www.purlsoho.com/tosh-merino.html) and Worsted Cotton (https://www.purlsoho.com/worsted-cotton.html) are some great alternatives that are both machine washable! Please let us know if you had something else in mind.
All the best,
Zha Zha
Thanks Zha Zha. Worsted Cotton has some really nice colors that would work for the baby boy I want to make this for. I’m not familiar with this yarn. Would it make it heavier than using wool? Don’t want to weigh down the kid! Also, it’s a cold weather accessory, so would the cotton be warm enough? Thanks.
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for writing in! Worsted Cotton is a little heavier than some worsted weight wool yarns, but not by much. It’s one of my favorite choices for kid and baby garments and sweaters! However, if you’re looking for a cozy layer for a cold climate, Madeline Tosh Merino would be the warmer choice. As long as you don’t mind hand washing the hood, our Worsted Twist is another supremely soft option that makes will keep your little one extra snug!
Best,
Julianna
Thanks!
Can you recommend an adult version of this hooded dickey? I have been searching but without luck!
Hi Romy,
I’m afraid that we don’t have an adult-sized version of this pattern. I would recommend searching a website like Ravelry, for example, to see if any other designers have made something similar!
All the best,
Lili
I am making the 2-4yo size and I can’t get the stitches for the hood to pick up evenly across the stripe at the back. When I knit row 1, I only knit 22 stitches between the hood edge and the back stripe, and 26 to the other side of the hood.
Is this going to look terrible? How do I even out the stitches when I pick up around the collar?
Hi Jillian,
Thank you for writing in! It sounds like you may have picked up the incorrect amount of stitches which has caused your first row to be slightly offset. I would recommend ripping back and beginning the hood pick-up stitches again to make sure you are able to even out the sides of your hood. I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any other questions.
All the best,
Gavriella
Love this! When you whipstitch the edges of the hood down, is there a specific place to do that as you fold them in? Or wherever looks good? Thank you!
Hi Jillian,
You can totally choose which column of purl bums to whipstitch the edge down! Just be sure to stay within that one column so that it ends up being even.
All the best,
Lili