Mickey Mouse Baby Jumper Knitting Pattern (Steamboat Willie)

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Penny Hill
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 5 / 3.75mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knit a classic baby sweater with embroidered Mickey Mouse motif in Penny Hill's easy pattern

Walt Disney’s most famous rodent made his screen debut in the 1931 animated adventure Steamboat Willie. Designer Penny has been inspired by those early incarnations of Mickey Mouse and used Swiss darning and detailed embroidery to create the motif on this super striped combo. The jumper and hat fit ages 0-4 years, and the cotton-blend yarn makes this a year-round wardrobe essential.

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Sizing

JUMPER
To fit ages (mths): 0-3 (6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-36, 36-48)
Actual chest (cm): 54 (58, 62, 65, 69, 72)
Length to shoulder (cm): 26 (29, 32, 35, 39, 43)
Sleeve length (cm): 13 (9, 22, 24, 26, 29)

HAT
To fit ages (mths): 0-6 (6-12, 24-36, 36-48)

What do I need?

Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Replay, shades (A) 0111 Orange Squashed, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) 50g balls, (B) 0114 Rocket Red, (C) 0110 Banana Split, (D) 0121 Midnight Snack, one 50g ball
Needles: 3.25mm, 3.75mm, 4mm
Buttons: three
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Knit
Purl
Cast on
Cast off
Swiss darning
Embroidery
p2tog tbl
skpo
Eyelet buttonholes

Meet the designer

Designer Penny Hill can turn her hand to all sorts of knits from adult and baby garments to homewares, and can create brilliant fashion forward designs. If you loved making this baby jumper, then why not knit this beginner's baby cardigan? You can find even more designs from Penny here.

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