Gift Wrap Sweater

*This pattern is also available bundled with the [Gift Wrap Romper][1] or as part of the three pattern [Gift Wrap Collection eBook][2], so please check out the links to decide which option is right for you.* Everyone knows babies are a gift! Welcome them to the world with this classic wrap sweater knit in something soft for snuggling! Work it in a cotton blend with short sleeves for a summer baby or in soft wool with long sleeves for the colder months. Gift Wrap is written in 7 sizes from newborn - 2T. It is knit from the top down and fastens with buttons from neck to hem along a garter stitch band. Options are included for long or short sleeves as well as a striped or solid body. This comprehensive pattern is simple enough for the advanced beginner and includes tips to help you get the best possible results! (A matching [bonnet pattern][3] is also available) **Sizes** NB (3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 2T) **Finished and Blocked Measurements:** Pattern is written with about 1” of positive ease in the chest. Chest: 16” (17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21” 22”) Neck Width: 3” (3½”, 3½”, 3¾”, 3¾”, 4¼”, 4¼”) Sleeve: 4” (5”, 6”, 6½”, 7, 7½”, 8”) Length: 8½” (9½”, 10½”, 11½”, 12½”, 13½”, 14½”) **Materials** Yarn: In worsted to aran weight yarn you will need approximately 220 (230, 260, 290, 320, 360, 400) yards. Needles: Double pointed needles (or needles appropriate for your preferred method of small circumference circular knitting) and a circular needle in US size 8 and 6 (or size required to obtain gauge **and** two sizes smaller). You will be knitting flat on these circular needles, so exact length is not critical, but at least 24" long for comfort. Notions: Scrap yarn, 4 stitch markers, 5 buttons about ⅝” - ¾” in diameter, darning needle for weaving in ends. **Gauge** In unblocked stockinette stitch 19 sts and 24-25 rows = 4” using the larger needle size. [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gift-wrap-romper--sweater [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/gift-wrap-collection-ebook [3]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gift-wrap-bonnet