987 Peregrine - Jumper and Hat Knitting Pattern for Babies in Valley Yarns Montague

987 Peregrine - Baby Jumper and Hat Knitting Pattern Set

What Is Being Made

The 987 Peregrine is a coordinated knitting pattern set designed by Julie Turjoman, featuring a baby pullover jumper and matching beanie. This pattern is ideal for creating a complete outfit suitable for infants from newborn through 24 months. The pullover is a practical everyday garment with convenient button closures along one shoulder for easy dressing and undressing of active babies. The matching beanie complements the set and works up quickly, making the complete project an excellent choice for baby shower gifts.

Garment Details and Sizing

Pullover Jumper: Available in four sizes spanning 0-6, 6-12, 12-18, and 18-24 months, with finished chest measurements ranging from 17¾ inches to 23 inches. The pattern includes 1-3 inches of positive ease for comfortable fit. The pullover features a simple, beginner-friendly construction with textured borders at the hem and sleeves.

Beanie: Offered in three sizes for 0-3, 6-12, and 18-24 months, with finished circumferences of 14¼, 15, and 16¾ inches respectively.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Seamless construction: The pattern employs seamless knitting methods to minimize finishing work
• Worked in the round: Circular needles create seamless fabric, particularly for the beanie and body sections
• Worked flat: Portions of the garment are worked flat on needles for specific shaping and construction
• Bottom-up construction: The pullover is knit from the hem upward, a straightforward approach ideal for beginners

Stitches and Textural Elements

The pattern features simple textured borders at the hem and sleeves, providing visual interest without requiring advanced stitch techniques. The straightforward stitch work and absence of body shaping make this an excellent introduction to sweater knitting for beginners. The uncomplicated construction allows knitters to focus on fundamental techniques while still achieving a polished, finished garment.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Yarn: Valley Yarns Montague, a 100% cotton yarn available in Charcoal colorway. This fiber choice makes the set breathable and suitable for babies, particularly for warmer seasons and active wear.

• Pullover yarn requirements: 3 skeins (0-6 mos.), 4 skeins (6-12 mos.), 5 skeins (12-18 mos.), or 6 skeins (18-24 mos.)
• Beanie yarn requirement: 1 skein
• Yarn weight: Worsted weight
• Yardage per skein: 110 yards per 50-gram skein

Needles and Tools

The pattern calls for US size 7 (4.50 mm) needles in multiple configurations to accommodate the different garment sections:

• 16-24 inch circular needles for the pullover body
• 9 inch circular needles for the beanie
• Double-pointed needles (dpns) for small circumference knitting, particularly useful for hat crown shaping and sleeve caps

Skill Level and Project Suitability

Rated as a beginner-level pattern, the 987 Peregrine is specifically designed to serve as an excellent first sweater project. The absence of complex shaping, straightforward construction methods, and simple textural details make this pattern accessible to knitters new to garment construction. The quick-to-knit beanie provides an additional confidence-building project within the same pattern set, allowing beginners to complete a coordinated gift without overwhelming complexity.