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A no-sew DK-weight baby jumper made from two ribbed, bobble-textured torso panels, with sleeves worked directly into each armhole
A DK-weight baby jumper worked in two flat 33-row-ribbed torso panels (33 HDC wide) with 7 rows of micro bobble stitch each, plus two sleeves worked directly into each armhole starting at 28 HDC around. Ribbing uses a 3mm hook; the torso, sleeves, and their ribbing use a 4mm and 3mm hook respectively. Assembly is limited to side seams, shoulder seams, and picked-up neckline ribbing — no sleeve setting-in required.
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Repeat Row 2 for a total of 33 rows of ribbing.
Do not fasten off if continuing with the same color.
Repeat the sequence of 3 rows of HDC followed by 1 row of MBS until there are 7 rows of bobbles.
End with 3 final rows of HDC.
Make 2 identical panels for front and back.
Repeat the four-round pattern (3 rounds HDC, 1 round MBS) four times for 16 rounds total.
Finish with 2 rounds of HDC.
When complete, slip stitch the ribbing edges together.
Close the neckline ribbing with slip stitches or sewing.
If changing color between the ribbing and torso panel, join the new color on the last ribbing row instead of fastening off, per the pattern note.
the neckline, count 10 stitches in from each side edge and mark the 11th — the 13 stitches left between markers form the opening, and a one-stitch error shifts it off-center.
Each panel needs 7 rows of MBS total; keep tension even across HDC and bobble rows so the panel doesn't taper narrower where the bobbles sit.
Gauge Swatch: Chain 17 and work 15 half double crochets (HDC); continue for 6 rows total of HDC; finished swatch should measure about 3.25 inches wide by 2 inches tall; adjust hook size to match the gauge if necessary.
This pattern is easy to customize by color: pick your favorite yarn color combinations for the ribbing, torso panels, and sleeves to give the finished sweater a unique handmade look, whether for everyday wear or gifting.
| Rounds | 10 |
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| Parts | 5 |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Time | 4-6 hours |
| Hook | 4 mm |
| Yarn | DK |
After the first 6 rows of the gauge swatch (chain 17, 15 HDC), measure across for 3.25 inches and down for 2 inches.
If the swatch runs smaller than that, move up a hook size; if larger, drop down a size, and recheck before starting the 33-row ribbing.
| Acrylic, DK weight | Closest match to the pattern's gauge swatch (3.25 x 2 inches over 15 HDC, 6 rows); no hook change needed and easiest to hit exact stitch counts. |
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| Cotton, DK weight | Less stretch through the 33-row ribbing; going up to a 3.5mm hook for ribbing keeps it from binding, though drape on the torso panels stays firmer. |
| Wool-blend, DK weight | More give and lighter fabric overall, but wool typically works up looser — recheck the gauge swatch and consider dropping to a 3.75mm hook if the 15-HDC swatch runs oversize. |
Yes, but only at two seams: the side seams up to the armhole marker and the shoulder seams to the neckline marker. There's no sewing in of sleeves or piece-by-piece assembly beyond those two seam lines.
It's marked, not shaped with stitches: count 10 stitches in from each side edge, mark the 11th, and leave the 13 stitches between the two markers open. Shoulder seams are then sewn from the outer edges in to those markers.
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