Knitting is fun and especially knitting for children offers us great potential: On the one hand we can decide which yarn we use and thus, what material gets on our children’s skin. On the other hand, we can dress the little ones in beautiful, self-knitted clothes that we completely knit in all the colors of the rainbow as you like. In addition, the children also wear something very individual, which we have put a lot of love into and which is guaranteed to have nobody else – because knitted things are always unique!
Notes on the knitting instructions
gauge
Before starting the knitting work, the gauge is knitted according to the information in the pattern. Leave the finished knitted sample under a damp cloth for a while and then compare it with the information in the instructions. If the result deviates, the needle size must be changed: If the test piece is smaller than indicated in the knitting sample, choose the needle accordingly thicker until the correct size is reached; if the piece is too big, choose thinner needles!
Size information
If several sizes are specified (e.g.: S/M/L), the information at the appropriate point applies to the corresponding size (7/8/9 cm = 7 cm for size S, 8 cm for size M and 9 cm for Size L). If there is only one specification, it applies to all sizes.
abbreviations
M=stitch, R=row, Rd=round, FB= color number, LL = running length, Gr = size
1 slip-over: slip 1 st on the right, knit 1 st and slip the slipped st over.
1 double slip over: Slip 1 st on the right, knit 2 sts together and pass the slipped st over.
Knitting for kids – ideas for beginners to professionals
If you want to knit for children, you can choose from a variety of knitting instructions. We have everything from simple knitting projects such as a scarf or hat to more challenging projects such as a sweater or cardigan many different patterns ready for every knitting level. So if you are a beginner in knitting, you don’t need to worry at all: Even if you have only mastered a few stitches so far, you can already implement beautiful projects. And along the way, you always learn something new and can approach more difficult knitting instructions step by step.
Knitting for babies – knitting instructions for the little ones
If you want to knit for the little ones, you will also find great inspiration here: Here you can find out how to knit small socks for babies or a cute baby blanket. Thanks to cuddly yarns and simple instructions, knitting for babies is easy. The beauty of it: Thanks to the small sizes, you’ll be done in no time and produce new gorgeous garments again and again.
Knitting children’s clothes for special occasions
Would you like to knit something very special for your little darling? Then we have a few ideas for you here: knit a cute cable jacket for children, knit a traditional jacket for children or knit a children’s waistcoat with moss stitch – browse through our knitting instructions and lovingly handcraft individual children’s clothing stitch by stitch. Tip: Of course you can also use yarns other than those specified. It is only important that you click on the specified gauge come in the instructions. However, this also changes the yarn consumption, since each yarn has its own running length. Calculate this beforehand when purchasing the wool or yarn.
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