SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Bernat Softee Baby (5 oz/140 g; 362 yds/331 m)
- Sizes 6, 12, 18 mos
- Contrast A Flannel (30044) 1, 1, 2 ball(s)
- Contrast B Antique White (30008) 1, 1, 1 ball
- Size U.S. 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needle 29" [74 cm] long. Size U.S. 6 (4 mm) knitting needles for Sleeves or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 stitch holders. Cable needle. 8 stitch markers. 1 button.
- SIZES:
- To fit chest measurement:
- 6 mos 17" [43 cm]
- 12 mos 18" [45.5 cm]
- 18 mos 19" [48 cm]
- Finished chest:
- 6 mos 21" [53.5 cm]
- 12 mos 22" [56 cm]
- 18 mos 23" [58.5 cm]
- GAUGES: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Garter St
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
NOTE: Body is worked in one piece to armholes. Sleeves are worked flat, joined onto Body and Yoke is worked in one piece.
Lace Panel (worked over 7 sts)
1st row: (RS). Cr3B. K1. Cr3F.
2nd and 4th rows: P7.
3rd row: K1. K2tog. yo. K1. yo. ssk. K1.
5th row: As 3rd row.
6th row: Purl. These 6 rows form Lace Panel Pat.
BODY
With B and circular needle, cast on 110 (114-120) sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows: Work 1 1/2" [4.5 cm] in garter st (knit every row), noting first row is WS and ending on a WS row. Break B. With A, cont in garter st until work from beg measures 6 1/2 (7-7 1/2)" [16 1/2 (18-19 1/2) cm], ending on a WS row. Leave sts on needle.
SLEEVES
With B and pair of needles, cast on 38 (40-42) sts.
Work 1 1/2" [4 1/2 cm] in garter st (knit every row), noting first row is WS and ending on a WS row. Break B. With A, cont in garter st for 8 rows.
Inc 1 st each end of next row and following 8th rows until there are 42 (46-50) sts.
Cont even work from beg measures 7 (7 1/2-8)" [18 (19-20 1/2) cm], ending on a WS row. Leave sts on st holder.
YOKE
1st row: (RS). With A and circular needle, K28 (29-31) (Right Front) from Body. K42 (46-50) from Sleeve. K54 (56-58) (Back) from Body. K42 (46-50) from Sleeve. K28 (29-31) (Left Front) from Body. 194 (206-220) sts.
2nd row: (Set-up row-WS). K25 (26-28). PM. P7. PM. K34 (38- 42). PM. P7. PM. K48 (50-52). PM. P7. PM. K34 (38-42). PM. P7. PM. K25 (26-28).
3rd row: K23 (24-26). ssk. SM. Work 1st row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K2tog. K30 (34-38). ssk. SM. Work 1st row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K2tog. K44 (46-48). ssk. SM. Work 1st row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K2tog. K30 (34-38). ssk. SM. Work 1st row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K2tog. K23 (24-26). 186 (198-212) sts.
4th row: K24 (25-27). SM. Work 2nd row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K32 (36-40). SM. Work 2nd row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K46 (48-50). SM. Work 2nd row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K32 (36- 40). SM. Work 2nd row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K24 (25-27).
5th row: K24 (25-27). SM. Work 3rd row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K32 (36-40). SM. Work 3rd row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K46 (48-50). SM. Work 3rd row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K32 (36-40). SM. Work 3rd row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K24 (25-27).
6th row: K24 (25-27). SM. Work 4th row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K32 (36-40). SM. Work 4th row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K46 (48-50). SM. Work 4th row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K32 (36-40). SM. Work 4th row of Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K24 (25-27). Lace Panel Pat is now in position. 7th row (Dec row): Knit to 2 sts before next marker. ssk. *SM. Work Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K2tog. Knit to 2 sts before next marker. ssk. Rep from * twice more. SM. Work Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K2tog. Knit to end of row. (8 sts dec). Keeping markers in place for rem of Yoke, work 3 rows even in pat. Rep Dec row on next row and following 4th rows 1 (3-5) time(s) more. 162 (158-156) sts. Work 1 row even in pat. Rep Dec row on next row and following alt rows 10 (9-8) times more. 74 (78-84) sts. Work 1 row even in pat.
Next row: (Buttonhole row - RS): K3. Cast off 2 sts. Knit to 2 sts before next marker. ssk. *SM. Work Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K2tog. Knit to 2 sts before next marker. ssk. Rep from * twice more. SM. Work Lace Panel Pat across next 7 sts. SM. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Work 1 row even in pat, casting on 2 sts over cast off sts. Rep Dec row on next row. 58 (62-68) sts. Cast off all sts knitwise (WS).
FINISHING:
Sew sleeve seams. Sew button in position to correspond to buttonhole.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Alt = Alternate
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Cr3B = Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work. K1, then K2 from cable needle.
Cr3F = Slip next stitch onto cable needle and leave at front of work. K2, then K1 from cable needle.
Dec = Decrease(d)
Inc = Increase(d)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
PM = Place marker
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
SM = Slip marker
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together.
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yo = Yarn over