Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Bust Size 18 (19, 20, 21, 22)” to fit bust 16 (17, 18, 19, 20)”, corresponding approximately to ages 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months

2” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 20” (12 months)

Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st on larger needles after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Sublime extra fine merino wool DK (100% extra fine merino; 127 yards [116 meters]/50 grams): 0410 Betty, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls

Needles: US sizes 6 (4 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): straight

Notions: 2 stitch markers; stitch holders/waste yarn (optional); cable needle; tapestry needle

Abbreviations

pmA(B): place marker A(B)

mA(B): marker A(B)

WS: wrong side

RS: right side

Special Stitches

Right-leaning Edge Cable (worked over 4 sts)

Row 1 (RS): P2, RT.

Row 2: P2, k2.

Rep Rows 1-4 for pattern.

Left-leaning Eedge Cable (worked over 4 sts)

Row 1 (RS): LT, p2.

Row 2: K2, p2.

Rep Rows 1-2 for pattern.

Central Sable Panel (worked over 22 sts)

Row 1 (RS): P2, RT, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, LT, p2.

Row 2: K2, p2, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p2, k2.

Row 3: P2, RT, p2, C4B, p2, C4F, p2, LT, p2.

Row 4: As Row 2.

Rep Rows 1-4 for pattern

RT: K the second st on the left hand needle, without slipping it from the right hand needle once worked, k into the first stitch on the left hand needle. Slip both the first and second stitches off the left hand needle.

LT: Ktbl the second stitch on your left needle without slipping it from the needle once worked, k the first stitch on your left needle. Slip both the first and second stitches off the left hand needle.

C4B: Place next 2 sts on a cable needle and hold at back of work. K2 from left hand needle, k2 from cable needle.

C4F: Place next 2 sts on a cable needle and hold at front of work. K2 from left hand needle, k2 from cable needle.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is knitted flat. The front and back are joined at the shoulder seams before picking up sts to knit the armholes. The side seams are then stitched closed.

Pattern

Front/Back (make two)

Using smaller needles, CO 54 (62, 62, 62, 70) sts.

Set-up Row: Work 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) repeats of Row 1 of the Right-leaning Edge Cable, pmA, work Row 1 of the Central Cable Panel, pmB, work 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) repeats of Row 1 of the Left-leaning Edge Cable.

Row 2: Work Row 2 of the Left-leaning Edge Cable to mB, work Row 2 of the Central Cable Panel to mA, work Row 2 of the Right-leaning Edge Cable to end.

Continue working the Left-leaning Edge Cable, Right-leaning Edge Cable, and Central Cable Panel as set-up until 12 rows have been worked in total – 6 repeats of the edge cable, 3 repeats of the Central Cable Panel.

Change to larger needles.

Increase Row (sizes 3, (12, 18) months only): (K5 (10, 6), m1R) twice (once, twice), k to marker, work Central Cable Panel as established to mB, (K5 (10, 6), m1L) twice (once, twice), k to end.

Decrease Row (sizes 6 (24) months only): K10 (12), k2tog, k to marker, work Central Cable Panel as established to mB, K10 (12), ssk, k to end – 58 (60, 64, 66, 68) sts.

Next Row (WS, all sizes): P to mB, work Central Cable Panel as established to mA, p to end.

Next Row: K to mA, work Central Cable Panel as established to mB, k to end.

Continue working the outer panels in St st and the Central Cable Panel section as established until the piece measures 5.75 (6.5, 6.75, 7, 7.25)”, ending having just completed a WS row.

Armhole and Neckline Shaping

Row 1: At the start of the next row, BO 5 sts, k to 2 sts before mA, k2tog, work first 11 sts of Central Cable Panel as established, m1, turn. Leave remaining unworked sts on the needle, or transfer to waste yarn.

Row 2: Sl1 pwise wyib, work Central Cable Panel as established to mA, p to end.

At the start of the next 3 RS rows, decrease 1 st as follows: k1, k2tog, work as established to end.

AT THE SAME TIME, decrease 1 st next to the Central Cable Panel every third row as follows:

RS rows: Work to 2 sts before mA, k2tog, work Central Cable Panel as established.

WS rows: Work Central Cable Panel as established to mA, p2tog, p to end.

Note that Row 1 of the armhole and neckline shaping counts as the first neckline decrease row, the second decrease row is Row 4 (WS).

The first st of every WS row should be slipped pwise wyib.

Continue decreasing every third row until you have 13 sts.

Note that the final neckline edge decrease will include the edge st. If this is a RS row, omit the k1 before the decrease.

Continue working in established pattern until the piece measures 10 (11, 11.5, 12, 12.5)” from CO edge, ending with a WS row.

BO in pattern, working any cable sts as plain k sts.

Return live sts to needle.

Row 1: CO 1 st, work Central Cable Panel as established to mB, ssk, k to end.

Row 2: BO 5 sts pwise, p to mB, work Central Cable Panel as established.

At the end of the next 3 RS rows, decrease 1 st as follows: Work as established to 3 sts before end, ssk, k1.

AT THE SAME TIME, decrease 1 st next to the Central Cable Panel every third row as follows:

RS Rows: Work Central Cable Panel as established to mB, ssk, k to end.

WS Rows: P to 2 sts before mB, ssp, work Central Cable Panel as established.

Note that Row 1 of the armhole and neckline shaping counts as the first neckline decrease row, the second decrease row is Row 4 (WS).

The first st of every RS row should be slipped pwise wyif.

Continue decreasing every third row until you have 13 sts.

Note that the final neckline edge decrease will include the edge st. If this is a RS row, omit the k1 before the decrease.

Continue working in established pattern until the piece measures 10 (11, 11.5, 12, 12.5)” from CO edge, ending with a WS row.

BO in pattern, working any cable sts as plain k sts.

Join shoulder seams using mattress st.

Armhole Edging

Using smaller needles and with RS facing, PU and k5 sts along the BO edge at the base of the armhole, 6 (6, 6, 8, 10) sts along the diagonal edge, 18 (20, 22, 22, 22) sts along the vertical edge to the top armhole seam, 18 (20, 22, 22, 22) sts along the vertical edge after the top armhole seam, 6 (6, 6, 8, 10) sts along the diagonal edge and 5 sts along the BO edge at the base of the armhole – 58 (62, 66, 70, 74) sts.

Armhole 1

Row 1 (WS): Work Row 2 of Left-leaning Edge Cable to 2 sts before end, k2.

Row 2: P2, work Row 1 of Left-leaning Edge Cable to end.

Work these 2 rows three times in total.

BO loosely in pattern, working any cable sts as plain k sts.

Armhole 2

Row 1 (WS): K2, work Row 2 of Right-leaning Edge Cable to end.

Row 2: Work Row 1 of Right-leaning Edge Cable to final 2 sts, p2.

Work these 2 rows three times in total.

BO loosely in pattern, working any cable sts as plain k sts.

Finishing

Join the side seams and armhole seams using mattress stitch.

Wash the vest in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly, arrange to measurements shown in the schematic and leave to dry flat.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) years to fit bust 18 (19.75, 22, 24.5, 26.75, 28.25)” [46 (50, 56, 62, 68, 72) cm]

Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows = 4” [10 cm] square in St st with US size 8 (5 mm) needles, blocked;

TAKE TIME TO MAKE A SWATCH AND OBTAIN THE GAUGE

Materials

Yarn: Valley Yarns Goshen (48% Peruvian Cotton, 46% Modal, 6% Silk; 92 yards [Y meters]/50 grams): color 17 Purple Haze, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls

Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) and US size 6 (4 mm): 16” or longer circular.

Notions: Markers; tapestry needle;

Special Stitches

W&T: Bring working yarn to front of work, slip next st on RN, bring working yarn to back, “wrapping” this slipped stitch, slip stitch from RN back to LN, turn work

yo – yarn over

kfb – knit into the front loop of next st, then into the back loop of the same st (2 sts increased)

ssk – slip, slip, knit (1^st decreased)

sssk – slip, slip, slip, knit (2 sts decreased)

k2tog – knit two sts together

sl1 – slip first stitch, with yarn to the back of work

Pattern Notes

The dress is worked bottom-up, in the round, feather pattern goes above waistline and ends just an inch or two below armholes. The upper body is worked in stockinette in the round to the armholes, and then front and back are worked separately to shoulders (the neckline is shaped on the go). The neckline binding is picked up along the neckline and worked in stockinette for 0.25’’. Sleeves are picked up along the armhole edges and shaped using short rows.

Pattern

Skirt

With larger needles and using the Cable Cast-On method, CO 168 (184, 200, 224, 248, 256) sts. Join to knit in rnd being extra careful not to twist sts. PM for beg rnd.

Work Chart A as follows:

Round 1: *K1, yo, k2, sssk, k2, yo; repeat from * around.

Round 2: Knit.

Round 3: *K2, yo, k1, sssk, k1, yo, k1; repeat from * around.

Round 4: Knit.

Round 5: *K3, yo, sssk, yo, k2; repeat from * around.

Round 6: Knit.

Remove marker, knit 4 sts, pm here (to indicate new beginning of the round).

Work Main Lace Pattern (Chart B) as follows:

Lace Round 1: *K1, yo, k2, sssk, k2, yo; repeat from * around.

Lace Round 2: Knit.

Repeat last 2 rounds until piece measures 9.5 (10.25, 11.75, 13.75, 15, 16.5)” [24 (26, 30, 35, 38, 42) cm] or desired length.

Round 1: *K3, sssk, k1; repeat from * around.

Round 2: Knit.

You have 105 (115, 125, 140, 155, 160) sts on the needles.

Switch to smaller needles.

Round 3: *K2, ssk, k1; repeat from * around.

Switch to larger needles.

Round 4: Knit.

You have 84 (92, 100, 112, 124, 128) sts on the needles.

Work in St st for 0.75 (1.25, 1.5, 2, 2.25, 3)” [2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 8) cm].

Armhole Shaping

Next Rnd: *BO 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7) sts, k37 (41, 45, 49, 55, 57); rep from * once more, remove marker.

Back

Turn work on WS.

** Purl 1 row.

Decrease Row: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.

Work in St st as est, AT THE SAME TIME rep Decrease Row every 2nd row 0 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) times more, then every 4th row 0 (1, 1, 2, 2, 3) times, ending with WS row – 35 (36, 39, 41, 47, 47) sts on the needles.

Work 1 row. ***

Next Row (RS): K16 (17, 18, 19, 22, 22), BO 3 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) sts, k to end rnd.

Work Left and Right Upper Back separately in St st as est until armhole measures 3.75 (4, 4.75, 5, 5.5, 6.25)” [9.5 (10, 12, 12.5, 14, 15.5) cm]. Remember number of rows worked from armhole shaping row. Work Right Upper Back the same length.

BO all sts on RS.

Back Opening Binding

With smaller needles and RS facing, pick up (at a rate of 2 sts for every 3 rows) and knit along Back opening between right and left fronts 26 (26, 29, 26, 29, 29) sts.

BO knitwise on WS, pulling the sts very tightly ONLY at the curve (where left and right back have been divided). Cut thread.

Front

Rejoin yarn ready to work WS Row.

Work as for Back from ** to ***.

Work 8 (2, 2, 4, 4, 2) rows straight, ending with WS row.

Next Row (RS, neckline shaping): Mark central 11 (12, 11, 13, 13, 13) sts, k to marker, BO 11 (12, 11, 13, 13, 13) sts, k to end.

Work Left and Right Front separately, as follows:

Left front

Work 1 row.

Decrease Row (RS): BO 1 st, k to end.

Work 3 rows.

Work Dec Row – 10 (10, 12, 12, 15, 15) sts on the needles.

Work straight until armhole measures 3.75 (4, 4.75, 5, 5.5, 6.25)” [9.5 (10, 12, 12.5, 14, 15.5) cm], working the same number of rows as for Back.

BO all sts on RS.

Right Front

Rejoin yarn ready to work WS row.

Work 1 row.

Decrease Row (RS): K to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Work 3 rows.

Work Dec Row – 10 (10, 12, 12, 15, 15) sts on the needles.

Work straight until armhole measures 3.75 (4, 4.75, 5, 5.5, 6.25)” [9.5 (10, 12, 12.5, 14, 15.5) cm], working the same number of rows as for Left Front.

BO all sts on RS.

Neckline Binding

With larger needles, CO 2 sts.

Work i-cord as follows:

Row 1: K2, transfer 2 sts back to LN.

Rep last row until i-cord measures 9 (9, 10, 10, 10.5, 11)” [23 (23, 25, 25, 27, 28) cm].

Switch to smaller needles. Don’t cut thread.

With RS facing, beg at Left Back, pick up and k34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts along the neckline, picking up every st and 2 sts every 3 rows at slopes – 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) sts on the needles.

Next Row (WS): P to last 3 sts, p3tog

Next Row (RS): BO in knit until there are 2 sts left.

Switch to larger needles.

Work i-cord for 9 (9, 10, 10, 10.5, 11) [23 (23, 25, 25, 27, 28) cm].

BO.

Sleeves (make two)

With larger needles, beg at center underarm, pick up and knit 19 (22, 23, 25, 27, 29) sts along underarm to shoulder, pm, pick up and knit 19 (22, 23, 25, 27, 29) sts, pm for beg rnd.

Row 1 (RS): k to marker, SM, k4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts, W&T.

Row 2 (WS): P to marker, SM, p4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts, W&T.

Row 3 (RS): K to last wrapped st, k wrapped st tog with wrap, k3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4), W&T.

Row 4 (WS): P to last wrapped st, p wrapped st tog with wrap, p3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4), W&T.

Rep last 2 rows 4 (4, 5, 5, 7, 7) times total.

Next Row (RS): *K1, yo; repeat from * to last 7 (9, 7, 9, 7, 9) sts, k to end.

BO all sts in purl.

Finishing

Weave in the ends. wet-block to measurements.

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Skill Level: Easy

Size: 30” wide x 50” high

Gauge: 3 sts and 6 rows = 1” square in Garter St

Materials

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (100% Superwash Wool; 220 yards [200 meters]/100 grams): #816 Gray (Color A), 2 skeins; #886 Citron (Color B), 2 skeins; #817 Aran (Color C), 1 skein

Needles: US size 10 (6.0 mm): 22-30” circular

Notions: Markers; removable markers; stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional cast on; cable needle; tapestry needle; five 1” buttons; crochet hook

Pattern Notes

The blanket is made in garter stitch throughout.

It is made in joined sections and the last section will be sewn to the first to finish.

Pattern

Section 1

Using Color A, CO 40 sts.

Rows 1-6: Knit. Fasten off A.
Rows 7-12: Join Color B, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 13-18: Join Color A, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 19-54: Repeat Rows 7-18.
Rows 55-67: Join Color C, knit.
Row 68: BO all sts knitwise.

Finished visual panel

Section 2

Turn Section 1 panel with right side up and Color C on the left. Start in the last stitch of Color C. See photo for placement.

Using Color C, pull up a loop with a crochet hook and place on needle, start in the last stitch of Color C and 3 loops evenly in each color stripe – 28 sts.

Rows 1-14: Knit. Fasten off Color C.
Rows 15-20: Join Color A, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 21-26: Join Color B, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 27-32: Join Color A, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 33-63: Repeat Rows 21-32.
Row 64: BO all sts knitwise.

The left panel has been completed.

Section 3

Using Color C, pull up a loop with a crochet hook and place on needle, start in the last stitch of Color C and 3 loops evenly in each color stripe down panel – 76 sts.

Rows 1-14: Knit. Fasten off.
Rows 15-20: Join Color A, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 21-26: Join Color B, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 27-32: Join Color A, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 33-91: Repeat Rows 21-32.
Row 91: BO all sts knitwise.

Completed visual

Section 4

Join yarn at center of blanket at corner of Row 1 of Section 3.

Using Color C, pull up a loop with a crochet hook and place on needle, start in the last stitch of Color C and 3 loops evenly in each color stripe down panel – 47 sts).

Rows 1-13: Knit
Row 14: BO 8 sts, knit across row – 39 sts. Fasten off.
Rows 15-20: Join Color A, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 21-26: Join Color B, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 27-32: Join Color A, knit. Fasten off.
Rows 33-79: Repeat Rows 21-32.
Row 80: BO all sts knitwise.

Section 4 complete.

Finishing

Using yarn needle, sew Section 4 to last row of Section 1. Sew the center together to join the ‘T’. Weave in all ends.

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Dress Skill Level: Easy

Booties Skill Level: Easy

Size: See Charts

Dress Gauge: 22 sts and 36 rows = 4in (10cm) in Seed st using US 6 (4mm) needles.

Booties Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4in (10cm) in Ss using US 6 (4mm) needles.

Dress Materials

1 Pair US 3 (3.25mm) Knitting Needles.

1 Pair US 6 (4mm) Knitting Needles.

1 US 3 (3.25mm) 80cm Circular Needle.

1 US 6 (4mm) 80cm Circular Needle.

Stitch Holders.

3 Buttons.

Booties Materials

1 Pair US 3 (3.25mm) Knitting Needles.

1 Pair US 6 (4mm) Knitting Needles.

Dress SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

S2kpo – slip next 2 sts from LHN to RHN as if to K2tog, without knitting them, then K next st and slip the 2 slipped sts over this last K st. (2 sts decreased)

Dress Pattern

Back

Using US 3 (3.25mm) circular needle cast on 145 [161: 181: 201] sts.

Row 1 (RS): K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.

The last row forms Seed st.

Work a further 3 rows in Seed st.

Change to US 6 (4mm) circular needle.

Row 1 (RS): (K1, P1) 0 [1: 0: 2] times, work across row 1 of chart to last 0 [2: 0: 4] sts, (P1, K1) 0 [1: 0: 2].

Row 2: (K1, P1) 0 [1: 0: 2] times, work across row 2 of chart to last 0 [2: 0: 4] sts, (P1, K1) 0 [1: 0: 2].

The last 2 rows set chart placement and side edge sts.

Cont as set working appropriate rows of chart until all 30 rows have been repeated twice, then rep rows 29 & 30 only until back measures 10 [11: 11: 11.5]in (25 [28: 28: 29]cm), ending with row 30 and RS facing for next row.

Decrease For Bodice

Next row: K0 [1: 0: 0], (K3tog) 48 [53: 60: 67] times, K1 [1: 1: 0]. 49 [55: 61: 67] sts.

Gst 3 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. **

Next row: K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.

The last row forms Seed st.

Work a further 15 [17: 19: 25] rows in Seed st, ending with RS facing for next row.

Divide For Back Opening

Next row: Seed st 22 [25: 28: 31] sts, K5, turn.

Working on these 27 [30: 33: 36] sts only proceed as follows;

Next row: K5, Seed st 22 [25: 28: 31].

Buttonhole row: Seed st 22 [25: 28: 31], K1, K2tog, yo, K2.

Keeping continuity of Seed st and Gst border work a further 17 rows making one more buttonhole on 10th row, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Shoulders and Back Neck

Next row: Bind off 15 [18: 19: 22] sts, patt to end.

Leave rem 12 [12: 14: 14] sts on a st holder.

With RS facing rejoin yarn to rem 22 [25: 28: 31] sts, cast on and K5 sts, Seed st to end. 27 [30: 33: 36] sts.

Next row: Seed st 22 [25: 28: 31] sts, K5.

Keeping continuity of Seed st and Gst border work a further 18 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Shoulder and Back Neck

Next row: K5, Seed st 7 [7: 9: 9] sts, bind off rem 15 [18: 19: 22] sts.

Leave rem 12 [12: 14: 14] sts on a st holder.

Front

Work exactly as given for back until ** is reached.

Next row: K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.

The last row forms Seed st.

Work a further 13 [15: 17: 23] rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Neck

Next row: Seed st 20 [23: 24: 27] sts, turn.

Working on these 20 [23: 24: 27] sts only proceed as follows;

*** Next row: Patt to end.

Work 9 rows dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every foll alt row. 15 [18: 19: 22] sts. ***

Work 11 rows without shaping in Seed st, ending with RS facing for next row. Bind off.  With RS facing, slip first 9 [9: 13: 13] sts of rem 29 [32: 37: 40] sts onto a st holder. Rejoin yarn to rem 20 [23: 24: 27] sts, Seed st to end.

Work as given for first side of neck from *** to ***.

Work 11 rows straight without shaping in Seed st, ending with WS facing for next row. Bind off.

Sleeves (Both alike)

Using US 3 (3.25mm) needles cast on 31 [33: 35: 37] sts.

Row 1 (RS): K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.

The last row forms Seed st.

Work a further 5 rows in Seed st.

Change to US 6 (4mm) needles.

Cont in Seed st as set, inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and every 6th row until there are 45 [47: 51: 55] sts.

Cont in Seed st without shaping until sleeve measures 6 [6.5: 7.5: 8.5]in (15 [17: 19: 22]cm), ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Top

Keeping patt correct, bind off 5 [5: 6: 6] sts at beg of next 6 rows. 15 [17: 15: 19] sts.

Bind off rem 15 [17: 15: 19] sts.

Neckband

Join shoulder seams.

With RS facing using US 3 (3.25mm) needles, K across 12 [12: 14: 14] sts left on a st holder at left side of back neck, pick up and K14 sts evenly down left side of front neck, K9 [9: 13: 13] sts left on a st holder at front of neck, 14 sts evenly up right side of front neck and 12 [12: 14: 14] sts left on a st holder at right side of back neck. 61 [61: 69: 69] sts.

Next row: Knit.

Buttonhole row (RS): K to last 4 sts, K2tog, yo, K2.

Gst 4 rows. Bind off knitwise.

To Make Up

Fold sleeves in half lengthways, then placing folds to shoulder seams sew sleeves in position. Join side and sleeve seams. Sew button border in position behind buttonhole border. Sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes.

Pink Booties Pattern

Using US 6 (4mm) needles and Blue, cast on 31 [33] sts.

Row 1 (RS): K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.

The last row forms Seed st, work a further 16 [18] rows, ending with WS facing for next row.

Proceed in Ss beg with a K row and Ss 4 [6] rows.

Shape Instep

Next row: K21 [22] turn.

Next row: P11, turn.

Working on these 11 sts only Ss 8 [10] rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Next row: K1, skpo, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.

Next row: Purl.

Rep the last 2 rows once more. 7 sts. Break off yarn.

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to inner edge of first 10 [11] sts, pick up and K8 [10] sts evenly along right side of instep, K across 7 sts of toe, pick up and K8 [10] sts evenly along left side of instep and K across rem 10 [11] sts. 43 [49] sts.

Gst 5 rows.

Shape Foot

Next row (RS): K1, skpo, K14 [17], K2tog, K5, skpo, K14 [17], K2tog, K1.

Next row: Knit.

Next row: K1, skpo, K13 [16], K2tog, K3, skpo, K13 [16], K2tog, K1.

Next row: Knit.

Next row: K1, skpo, K12 [15], K2tog, K1, skpo, K12 [15], K2tog, K1.

Next row: Knit.

Next row: K1, skpo, K11 [14], s2kpo, K11 [14], K2tog, K1.

Next row: Knit.

Bind off for sole edge.

To Make Up

Join sole and back edge seam, reversing seam for turnback.

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Skill Level: Easy

Size: Approx 37” wide x 43” long

Gauge: 17 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Open Cable pattern

Gauge is not critical to this project, but may affect the amount of yarn needed.

Materials

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (100% Superwash Wool; 220 yards [201 meters]/100 grams: #827 Coral, 6 balls.

Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm): 26” circular needle or size to obtain gauge

Notions: Cable needle (cn); stitch markers

Stitch Guide

Wyif: With yarn in front.

Open Cable Pattern (multiple of 12 sts +3)

Rows 1 and 3 (WS): K3, *p9, k3; rep from * across.

Row 2: P3, *k1, sl1 to cn and hold in back, k2tog, p1 from cn, yo, p1, yo, sl2 to cn and hold in front, p1, ssk from cn, k1, p3; rep from * across.

Row 4: P3, *k2tog, k1, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k1, ssk, p3; rep from * across.

Rep Rows 1-4 for pattern.

Pattern Notes

Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Do not join, work in rows.

Blanket

CO 171 sts.

Border Row: Sl1 purlwise wyif, knit to end of row.

Rep Border Row 7 times more.

Set-up Row: Sl1, k5, place marker, work Row 1 of Open Cable pattern to last 6 sts, place marker, k6.

Slipping first st of every row and keeping 6 sts at each end in Garter st and remaining sts in Open Cable pattern, work even until Blanket measures approximately 42” from beg, ending with Row 1 of pattern.

Work 8 Border rows.

BO knitwise on RS.

Finishing

Weave in ends. Block.

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Skill Level: Advanced

Size: Finished Chest Size 18.75 (22.5, 25.5)”, length 17 (18, 19.5)”

To fit ages 6-12 (12-24, 24-36) months.

Shown in size 6-12 months.

Gauge: 23 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash DK (100% Wool; 136 yards [125 meters]/50 grams): 028 Raspberry, 3 (3, 4) balls

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular and straight (optional); set of US size 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs.

Notions: 4 Markers; stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Pattern Notes

Lili is worked in the round from the bottom up to the armholes and then worked flat for the upper body.

Stitch Pattern (in the round)

Rnds 1, 2, and 3: *P3, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: *K3, yo, k3tog, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnds 5, 6, and 7: *K3, p3; rep from * to end of rnd
Rnd 8: *Yo, k3tog, yo, k3*; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rep Rnds 1-8 for pattern

Stitch pattern (worked flat) (for center panel)

Rows 1 and 3: P3, k3, p3, k3, p3.
Row 2: K3, p3, k3, p3, k3.
Row 4: P3, yo, p3tog, yo, p3, yo, p3tog, yo, p3.
Rows 5 and 7: K3, p3, k3, p3, k3.
Row 8: Yo, p3tog, yo, p3, yo, p3tog, yo, p3, yo, p3tog, yo.

Rep Rows 1-8 for pattern

Pattern

CO 150 (174, 198) sts, pm and join to work in the rnd.

Bottom Edge

Rnds 1-3: *P3, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 4: *K3, yo, k3tog, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnds 5-7: *K3, p3; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 8: *Yo, k3tog, yo, k3*; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rep Rnds 1-7 once more.

Next Rnd (set up for center panel): Work 30 (36, 42) sts in patt, pm, work 15 sts in patt, pm, work 30 (36, 42) sts in patt, pm, work in patt to end of rnd.

Body

Rnd 1: K to m, sm, p3, k3, p3, k3, p3, sm, k to next m, sm, k to end of rnd.

Rnds 2-3: Work as for Rnd 1.

Rnd 4: K to m, sm, k3, yo, k3tog, yo, k3, yo, k3tog, yo, k3, sm k to next m, sm, yo, k3tog, yo, k to 3sts before next m, yo, k3tog, yo.

Rnds 5-7: K to m, sm, k3, p3, k3, p3, k3, sm, k to next m, sm, p3, k to 3sts before next m, p3.

Rnd 8: yo, k3tog, yo, k to m, sm, yo, k3tog, yo, k3, yo, k3tog, yo, k3, yo, k3tog, yo, sm, k to 3 sts before next m, yo, k3tog, yo, sm, k to end.

Rep Rnds 1-4.

Next Rnd (Dec Rnd): Keeping in patt, work 5 sts, ssk, work to m, sm, work 15 sts center panel, sm, work to 7 sts before next m, k2tog, work 5sts in patt, sm work 5 sts in patt, ssk, work to 7 sts before next m, k2tog, work to end – 146 (170, 194) sts.

Cont in patt, dec 4 sts as above every 6th rnd until 114 (134, 154) sts.

Cont in patt until piece meas 13 (14, 15)”.

Armhole Shaping

Note: Back and Front will now be worked flat.

Place 57 (67, 77) sts for Back onto holder or spare yarn.

Front

With RS facing, BO 4 (4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows.

BO 0 (4, 5) sts at beg of following 0 (2, 2) rows – 49 (51, 57) sts.

Next Row (RS): K2, ssk, work to 4 sts before end of row, k2tog, k2 – 47 (49, 55) sts.

Purl 1 row.

Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 3) time(s) more – 45 (47, 49) sts.

Cont in patt until Armhole meas 1½ (1¾, 2¼)”.

Shape Neck

Next Row (RS): K13 (14, 15) sts. Place rem sts on holder or spare yarn.

Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows – 9 (10, 11) sts.

Work straight until Armhole meas 4¾ (5½, 5¾)”.

Bind off.

With RS facing, slip 19 sts for front neck onto holder.

Rejoin yarn to rem 13 (14, 15) sts, k to end.

Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows – 9 (10, 11) sts.

Work straight until Armhole meas 4¾ (5½, 5¾)”.

Bind off.

Back

Place 57 (67, 77) sts on to needle and rejoin yarn.

With RS facing, BO 4 (4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows.

BO 0 (4, 5) sts at beg of following 0 (2, 2) rows – 49 (51, 57) sts.

Next Row (RS): K2, ssk, work to 4 sts before end of row, k2tog, k2 – 47 (49, 55) sts.

Purl 1 row.

Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 3) times more – 45 (47, 49) sts.

Cont in patt until Armhole meas 3 (3½, 3¾)”.

Shape Neck

With RS facing, k13 (14, 15) sts. Place rem sts on holder or spare yarn.

Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows – 9 (10, 11) sts.

Work straight until Armhole meas 4¾ (5½, 5¾)”.

Bind off.

With RS facing, slip 19 sts for back neck onto holder.

Rejoin yarn to rem 13 (14, 15) sts, k to end.

Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows – 9 (10, 11) sts.

Work until Armhole meas 4¾ (5½, 5¾)”.

Neck Edging

Seam both shoulders.

Starting at left shoulder, with RS facing and circular needle, pick up and knit 19 (20, 21) sts down left front neck, 19 sts from holder, 19 (20, 21) sts up right front neck, 10 (11, 12) sts down right back neck, 19 sts from holder, 10 (11, 12) sts up left back neck, pm and join to work in the rnd – 96 (100, 104) sts.

Work 3 rnds in k2, p2 rib.

Bind off in rib.

Armhole Edging

Note: Both worked the same.

With RS facing and DPNs, pick up and knit 60 (64, 72) sts around armhole, pm and join to work in the rnd.

Work 2 rnds in k2, p2 rib.

Bind off in rib.

Finishing

Weave in ends.

Block to measurements.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: Newborn-3 mo (6-12 mo, 12-24 mo, 2-4 yr, 4-6 yr)

Shown in 12-24 mo.

Finished Measurements

Chest (buttoned): 18¼ (20, 21¾, 23¾, 25½)”

Total Length: 20½ (23½, 25¾, 28½, 30¾)”

Gauge: 22 sts x 29 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st using middle needle after wet blocking.

24 sts x 30 rows = 4” [10 cm] in K1, P1 Ribbing using smallest needle after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Universal Yarn Little Bird (100% Microfiber Acrylic; 344 yards [315 meters]/100 grams): #112 Ghostie Gray, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) balls

Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm): set of DPNs, two 16” circular; US 2 (2.75 mm): set of DPNs; US 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular

Notions: Markers; tapestry needle; 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) 5/8” buttons

Pattern Notes

This romper is knit in one piece from the bottom up. Neck ruffle is knit separately and joined to picked-up stitches around the neck.

Stitch Guide

K1, P1 Ribbing (even number of sts)

Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.

Rep Rnd 1 for patt.

Textured Columns (multiple of 5 sts, worked in the rnd)

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: K2, *p1, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, p1, k2.

Rep Rnds 1-2 for patt.

Textured Columns (multiple of 5 sts + 4, worked flat in rows)

Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): *P4, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, p4.

Rep Rows 1-2 for patt.

Lattice Pattern (multiple of 4 sts + 1)

Row 1 (RS): K1, *sl 3 pwise wyif, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, *k1, catching loose strand from 2 rows below, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1 catching loose strand from 2 rows below, k2.
Row 5: K3, *sl 3 pwise wyif, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 7: K4, *k1, catching loose strand from 2 rows below, k3; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 8: Purl.

Rep Rows 1-8 for patt.

Note: When slipping stitches on Rows 1 and 5, be sure not to pull the strand too tightly across work.

Pattern

Left Leg

With smallest DPNs, CO 34 (36, 38, 42, 46) sts, join to work in the rnd.

Work in K1, P1 Ribbing until piece meas 2” from CO edge.

Main Leg

Switch to middle size DPNs.

Set-up Rnd: Knit, increasing 6 (9, 12, 13, 14) sts evenly around – 40 (45, 50, 55, 60) sts.

Establish Pattern

Rep Rnds 1-2 of Textured Columns patt twice.

Inc Rnd: K1, m1, work in patt to last st, m1, k1 – 2 sts inc’d.

Maintaining new sts in Textured Columns patt, rep Inc Rnd every 4 (4, 6, 6, 8) rnds 5 (1, 6, 2, 6) more time(s) – 52 (49, 64, 61, 74) sts.

Rep Inc Rnd every 6 (6, 8, 8, 10) rnds 2 (6, 1, 5, 1) time(s) – 56 (61, 66, 71, 76) sts.

Work even in patt until piece meas 8 (9, 10, 11, 12)”, ending with an even numbered rnd.

Break yarn. Place first and last 3 sts of rnd on holder, place rem sts on separate holder.

Right Leg

Work as for Left Leg. Do not break yarn.

Join Legs

Rnd 1: Working onto circ needle, k3 from Right Leg, place these 3 sts plus the previous 3 sts onto holder, knit across rem Right Leg sts, knit across Left Leg sts, PM and join to work in the rnd – 100 (110, 120, 130, 140) sts.

Work Rnd 2 of Textured Columns patt.

Rep Rnds 1-2 of patt until piece meas 2” from joining, ending with Rnd 1.

Separate for Back Opening

Row 1: Work Rnd 2 of Textured patt to last 3 sts, BO next 6 sts, knit to end – 94 (104, 114, 124, 134) sts.
Row 2 (WS): Work Row 2 of patt to end.

Cont to work back and forth in rows until work meas 4¾ (6, 6¾, 7¾, 8¼)” from separation, ending with a RS row.

Knit a WS row.

Establish New Pattern

Knit a WS row, increasing 3 (1, 3, 1, 3) sts evenly across row – 97 (105, 117, 125, 137) sts.

Purl 2 rows.

Switch to largest needle.

Beg with Row 1, work in Lattice Patt until work meas 6 (7½, 8½, 9¾, 10½)” from separation, ending with WS Row 4 or 8 of patt.

Separate Work

Note: If there are not enough stitches for a full pattern repeat, maintain these extra stitches in stockinette stitch.

Row 1 (RS): Work in patt over 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) Left Back sts, BO 4 (4, 6, 6, 8) armhole sts, work in patt over 47 (51, 55, 59, 63) Front sts, BO 4 (4, 6, 6, 8) armhole sts, work in patt over rem 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) Right Back sts. Place Left Back sts on holder, place Front sts on separate holder.

Right Back

Work even in patt over Right Back sts until piece meas 4½ (5, 5¼, 5¾, 6¼)” from armhole bind-off, ending with WS Row 4 or 8 of patt.

BO all sts.

Left Back

Work even in patt over Right Back sts until piece meas 4½ (5, 5¼, 5¾, 6¼)” from armhole bind-off, ending with WS Row 4 or 8 of patt.

BO all sts.

Front

Work even in patt over Front sts until piece meas 3 (3½, 3½, 4, 4¼)” from armhole bind-off, ending with WS Row 4 or 8 of patt.

Shape Front Neck

Row 1 (RS): Work in patt over 18 (19, 20, 21, 22) sts, attach new ball of yarn and BO center 11 (13, 15, 17, 19) sts, work in patt over rem 18 (19, 20, 21, 22) sts.

Working both sides at once, BO 3 sts at neck edge once, 2 sts at neck edge once, 1 st at neck edge twice – 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) sts rem for each shoulder.

Work even in patt until piece meas 4½ (5, 5¼, 5¾, 6¼)” from armhole bind-off, ending with WS Row 4 or 8 of patt.

BO off all sts.

Finishing

Block piece to finished measurements.

Buttonband

With smallest needle and RS facing, pick up and knit 61 (71, 81, 91, 101) sts evenly along Right Back from Neck edge to separation bind-off.

Row 1 (WS): *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.

Row 2 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rows 3-7: Work in rib as est’d.

BO all sts kwise over the next RS row.

Buttonhole Band

With smallest needle and RS facing, pick up and knit 61 (71, 81, 91, 101) sts evenly along Left Back from separation bind-off edge to Neck edge.

Row 1 (WS): *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 2 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4: (K1, p1) 3 times, [ssk, yo, (k1, p1) 4 times] 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) times, ssk, yo, k1, p1, k1 – 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) buttonholes.
Rows 5-7: Work even in rib as est’d.

BO all sts kwise over the next RS row.

Join leg bind-off sts using kitchener stitch. Sew edge of Buttonband to Separation bind-off. Sew side of Buttonhole Band to Separation bind-off over Buttonband. Sew shoulder seams.

Collar

With middle size cird needle and RS facing, pick up and knit 17 (18, 19, 20, 21) sts along Right Back Neck, 37 (38, 39, 43, 44) sts along Front Neck, and 17 (18, 19, 20, 21) sts along Left Back Neck – 71 (74, 77, 83, 86) sts. Break yarn, set aside.

With middle size circ needle, CO 115 (120, 125, 135, 140) sts.

Purl 1 row.

Knit 1 row.

Establish Pattern

Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): K2, *k1, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Rep Rows 1-2 of patt until piece meas 2 (2¼ (2¼, 2½, 2¾)”, ending with RS Row 1.

Dec Row (WS): K2, *k1, p2tog, ssp; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3 –  71 (74, 77, 83, 86) sts.

Join Collar

Hold current needle parallel with needle holding picked up sts from main piece.

Joining Row (RS): *K2tog (1 st from each needle; rep from * to end –  71 (74, 77, 83, 86) sts.

Purl 1 row.

Knit 1 row.

Folding Row (WS): P1, *p2tog, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

Knit 1 row.

Purl 1 row.

Knit 1 row.

BO all sts pwise over the next WS row, leaving 18” tail.

Sew each bind-off stitch to the inside of the neckline along the pick-up edge from collar.

Armhole Edging

With middle size DPNs and RS facing, beg at center of underarm, pick up and knit 54 (58, 64, 70, 76) sts evenly around Armhole. Join to work in the rnd.

Knit 3 rnds.

Folding Rnd: *K2tog, yo; rep from * to end.

Knit 3 rnds.

BO all sts leaving 18” tail.

Sew each bind-off stitch to the inside of the Armhole along the pick-up edge.

Sew buttons to buttonband opposite buttonholes.

Weave in ends.

Block Collar and edgings.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Chest Size 16½ (17, 18, 19, 20)” for infant size 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months

Length 11 (11¾, 12½, 15, 17)”

Shown in size 12m

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn: Bernat Satin (100% Acrylic; 200 yards [182 meters]/100 grams): #04232 Sage (MC), 1 ball); #04007 Silk (CC1), 1 ball; #04531 Rouge (CC2), 1 ball.

Needles: US size 9 (5.5 mm): straight

Notions: Tapestry needle

Pattern

Back

CO 42 (46, 48, 52, 54) sts.
Border

With CC2, work in Garter stitch for 6 (6, 8, 8, 10) rows.

Body

Change to MC.

Dec 1 st each side every 8th row 3 times – 36 (40, 42, 46, 48) sts.

Work 0 (0, 2, 8, 10) rows even.

12 and 18-month sizes only

Dec 1 st each side – (-, -, 40, 44, -) sts.

Ribbing

Row 1: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: *P2, k2; repeat from * to end.

Rows 3-6: Repeat Rows 1-2.

Top

Change to CC1.

Work in St st for 10 (12, 12, 14, 18) rows.

BO 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows – 24 (28, 28, 32, 36) sts.

Dec 1 st each side – 22 (26, 26, 30, 34) sts.

Work even in St st for 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) rows.

Dec 1 st each side – 20 (24, 24, 28, 32) sts.

Work even in St st for 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) rows.

Work in Garter st for 4 (4, 4, 6, 6) rows.

Front

Work same as Back.

Finishing

Block pieces.

Sew Front to Back at side seams.

Straps

With RS facing and CC2, join yarn at back neck edge. Pick up and knit 13 (15, 15, 17, 19) sts along back armhole, 13 (15, 15, 17, 19) sts along front armhole, CO 14 (16, 18, 22, 28) sts for Strap – 40 (46, 48, 56, 66) sts.
Work in Garter st for 4 (4, 4, 6, 6) rows.

Bind off.

Repeat for opposite side.

Stitch Straps in place.

Weave in ends. 

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements

Height: 16”

Maximum Body Circumference: 20¼”

Gauge: 22 sts x 29 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Universal Yarn Little Bird (100% Microfiber Acrylic; 344 yards [315 meters]/100 grams): #112 Ghostie Gray (MC), 2 balls; #104 Pink Parfait (CC1), 1 ball

Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) set of DPNs and 16” circular

Notions: Markers; tapestry needle; polyester stuffing; US Size G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook (for attaching tail); two 1/8” black buttons

Pattern Notes

This elephant is knit in pieces and seamed. The trunk is shaped using short-rows.

Pattern

Body

With DPNs and MC, CO 8 sts leaving a 6” tail. Divide evenly and join to work in the rnd.

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *Kfb; rep from * around – 16 sts.
Rnd 3 and all odd-number rnds: Knit.
Rnd 4: *K2, m1; rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 6: *K3, m1; rep from * around – 32 sts.
Rnd 8: *K4, m1; rep from * around – 40 sts.
Rnd 10: *K5, m1; rep from * around – 48 sts.
Rnd 12: *K6, m1; rep from * around – 56 sts.
Rnd 14: *K7, m1; rep from * around – 64 sts.
Rnd 16: *K8, m1; rep from * around – 72 sts.
Rnd 18: *K9, m1; rep from * around – 80 sts.
Rnd 20: *K10, m1; rep from * around – 88 sts.
Rnd 22: *K11, m1; rep from * around – 96 sts.
Rnd 24: *K12, m1; rep from * around – 104 sts.
Rnd 25: Knit.
Rnd 26: *K13, m1; rep from * around – 112 sts.

Knit straight for 6” or about 48 rnds.

Shape Top of Body

Dec Rnd 1: *K12, k2tog; rep from * around – 104 sts.

Knit 11 rnds.

Dec Rnd 2: *K11, k2tog; rep from * around – 96 sts.

Knit 9 rnds.

Dec Rnd 3: *K10, k2tog; rep from * around – 88 sts.

Knit 7 rnds.

Dec Rnd 4: *K9, k2tog; rep from * around – 80 sts.

Knit 5 rnds.

Dec Rnd 5: *K8, k2tog; rep from * around – 72 sts.

Knit 3 rnds.

Dec Rnd 6: *K7, k2tog; rep from * around – 64 sts.

Knit 1 rnd.

Dec Rnd 7: *K6, k2tog; rep from * around – 56 sts.

Knit 1 rnd.

Dec Rnd 8: *K5, k2tog; rep from * around – 48 sts.

Bind off all sts leaving 24” tail for sewing Head.

Stuff Body.

Trunk

With DPNs and MC, CO 8 sts leaving a 6” tail. Divide evenly and join to work in the rnd.

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *Kfb; rep from * around – 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *Kfb, k1; rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnds 5-12: Knit.

With CO tail, sew cast-on sts closed.

Short-row Section 1

Row 1 (RS): K14, W&T.
Row 2 (WS): P4, W&T.
Row 3: K4, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 4: P8, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T
Row 5: K12, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 6: P16, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T
Row 7: K20, knit next st tog with wrap, k1 – you are now at the end of the rnd.
Rnd 8: K1, knit next st tog with wrap, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 9: Knit.

Rep Rows/Rnds 1-9 once more.

Inc Rnd: K9, (m1, k2) 3 times, m1, k9 – 28 sts.

Knit 1 rnd.

Short-row Section 2

Row 1 (RS): K17, W&T.
Row 2 (WS): P6, W&T.
Row 3: K6, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 4: P10, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T.
Row 5: K14, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 6: P18, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T.
Row 7: K22, knit next st tog with wrap, k5 – you are now at the end of the rnd.
Rnd 8: K1, knit next st tog with wrap, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 9: Knit.

Inc Rnd: K11, (m1, k2) 3 times, m1, k11 – 32 sts.

Knit 6 rnds.

Stuff Trunk.

Short-row Section 3

Row 1 (RS): K2, W&T.
Row 2 (WS): P4, W&T.
Row 3: K4, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 4: P8, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T
Row 5: K12, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 6: P16, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T.
Row 7: K20, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 8: P24, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T.
Rnd 9: K28, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, knit next st tog with wrap, k13 – you are now at the end of the rnd.
Rnd 10: Knit.

Rep Rows/Rnds 1-10 once more.

Inc Rnd: *K4, m1; rep from * around – 40 sts.

Knit 1 rnd.

Short-Row Section 4

Row 1 (RS): K2, W&T.
Row 2 (WS): P4, W&T.
Row 3: K4, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 4: P8, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T
Row 5: K12, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 6: P16, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T.
Row 7: K20, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 8: P24, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T.
Row 9: K28, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, W&T.
Row 10: P32, purl next st tog with wrap, p3, W&T.
Rnd 11: K36, knit next st tog with wrap, k3, knit next st tog with wrap, k17 – you are now at the end of the rnd.

Knit 1 rnd.

Stuff Trunk.

Increase for Head

Rnd 1: *K10, m1; rep from * around – 44 sts.
Rnds 2-3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *K11, m1; rep from * around – 48 sts.
Rnds 5-6: Knit.
Rnd 7: K7, m1, k8, (m1, k6) 3 times, m1, k8, m1, k7 – 54 sts.
Rnds 8-9: Knit.
Rnd 10: K7, m1, k9, (m1, k7) 3 times, m1, k9, m1, k8 – 60 sts.
Rnds 11-12: Knit.
Rnd 13: K8, m1, k10, (m1, k8) 3 times, m1, k10, m1, k8 – 66 sts.
Rnds 14-15: Knit.
Rnd 16: K8, m1, k11, (m1, k9) 3 times, m1, k11, m1, k9 – 72 sts.
Rnds 17-18: Knit.
Rnd 19: K9, m1, k12, (m1, k10) 3 times, m1, k12, m1, k9 – 78 sts.
Rnd 20: Knit.
Rnd 21: K9, m1, k13, (m1, k11) 3 times, m1, k13, m1, k10 – 84 sts.
Rnd 22: Knit.
Rnd 23: K10, m1, k14, (m1, k12) 3 times, m1, k14, m1, k10 – 90 sts.
Rnd 24: Knit.
Rnd 25: K10, m1, k15, (m1, k13) 3 times, m1, k15, m1, k11 – 96 sts.

Knit 20 rnds.

Stuff head

Decrease Section

Rnd 1: *K10, k2tog; rep from * around – 88 sts.
Rnds 2-3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *K9, k2tog; rep from * around – 80 sts.
Rnds 5-6: Knit.
Rnd 7: *K8, k2tog; rep from * around – 72 sts.
Rnds 8-9: Knit.
Rnd 10: *K7, k2tog; rep from * around – 64 sts.
Rnd 11: Knit.
Rnd 12: *K6, k2tog; rep from * around – 56 sts.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: *K5, k2tog; rep from * around – 48 sts.
Rnd 15: Knit.
Rnd 16: *K4, k2tog; rep from * around – 40 sts.

Stuff head.

Rnd 17: Knit.
Rnd 18: *K3, k2tog; rep from * around – 32 sts.
Rnd 19: Knit.
Rnd 20: *K2, k2tog; rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 21: Knit.
Rnd 22: *K1, k2tog; rep from * around – 16 sts.

Stuff head.

Rnd 23: *K2tog; rep from * around – 8 sts rem.

Break yarn leaving 8” tail. Pass tail through rem live sts, fasten off.

Sew Head to Body, stuffing Body more if needed in order to support head.

Legs (make 4)

With DPNs and CC1, CO 8 sts leaving a 6” tail. Divide evenly and join to work in the rnd.

Bottom of Foot

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *Kfb; rep from * around – 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *K2, m1; rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: *K3, m1; rep from * around – 32 sts.
Rnd 7: Knit.
Rnd 8: *K4, m1; rep from * around – 40 sts.
Rnd 9: Knit.
Rnd 10: *K5, m1; rep from * around – 48 sts.

Break CC1, switch to MC.

Rnd 11: Knit.
Rnd 12: Purl.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: Purl.

Main Leg

Knit 1 rnd.

Dec Rnd 1: *K10, k2tog; rep from * around – 44 sts rem.

Knit 1 rnd.

Dec Rnd 2: *K9, k2tog; rep from * around – 40 sts rem.

Knit 1 rnd.

Dec Rnd 3: *K8, k2tog; rep from * around – 36 sts rem.

Knit 1 rnd.

Dec Rnd 4: *K7, k2tog; rep from * around – 32 sts rem.

Knit 34 rnds.

Bind off all sts leaving 12” tail. Stuff Leg lightly. Sew to body using photo as a guide.

Ears (make 2)

Front Ear

With MC, CO 15 sts.

Purl 1 row.

Increase Section

Row 1 (RS): K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2 – 17 sts.
Row 2 (WS): Purl to last 2 sts, m1p, p2 – 18 sts.
Rows 3-4: Rep Rows 1-2 – 21 sts.
Row 5:  K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2 – 23 sts.
Row 6: Purl.
Rows 7-8: Rep Rows 5-6 – 25 sts.
Row 9: K2, m1, knit to end – 26 sts.
Row 10: Purl.
Rows 11-12: Rep Rows 9-10 – 27 sts.
Rows 13-14: Work even in St st.
Rows 15-18: Rep Rows 11-14 – 28 sts.
Rows 19-20: Rep Rows 9-10 – 29 sts.

Work even in St st for 12 rows.

Decrease Section

Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 – 27 sts.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Rows 3-4: Rep Rows 1-2 – 25 sts.
Row 5: Rep Row 1 – 23 sts.
Row 6: P2, ssp, purl to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2 – 21 sts.
Row 7: Rep Row 5 – 19 sts.

Bind off all sts pwise over the next WS row.

Back Ear

With MC, CO 15 sts.

Purl 1 row.

Increase Section

Row 1 (RS): K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2 – 17 sts.
Row 2 (WS): P2, m1p, purl to end – 18 sts.
Rows 3-4: Rep Rows 1-2 – 21 sts.
Row 5:  K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2 – 23 sts.
Row 6: Purl.
Rows 7-8: Rep Rows 5-6 – 25 sts.
Row 9: Knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2 – 26 sts.
Row 10: Purl.
Rows 11-12: Rep Rows 9-10 – 27 sts.
Rows 13-14: Work even in St st.
Rows 15-18: Rep Rows 11-14 – 28 sts.
Rows 19-20: Rep Rows 9-10 – 29 sts.

Work even in St st for 12 rows.

Decrease Section

Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 – 27 sts.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Rows 3-4: Rep Rows 1-2 – 25 sts.
Row 5: Rep Row 1 – 23 sts rem.
Row 6: P2, ssp, purl to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2 – 21 sts.
Row 7: Rep Row 5 – 19 sts.

Bind off all sts pwise over the next WS row.

Sew Front and Back Ear together along sides and top leaving cast-on edges unsewn.

Finishing

Tail

Cut four 12” pieces of MC. Holding all 4 strands together as one, fold in half. Insert crochet hook through rear side of elephant, grab strands at fold and pull through partway. Feed ends of strands through loop and pull taut. Separate plies of each piece of yarn. Tie one plie around entire group 2” from base of tail and knot. Trim tail to 5”.

Sew buttons to head for eyes. Weave in ends.

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Skill Level: Advanced

Size: Finished Diameter 44″

Gauge: 31 stitches and 31 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in Chart A pattern, after wet blocking; 48 stitches = 7 1/16″ [18 cm] and 53 rows = 6.25″ [16 cm] in Chart B pattern, after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Fingering (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 231 yards [211 meters]/50 grams): 24595 Sprinkle Heather (MC) 5 balls

Knit Picks Stroll Fingering, undyed (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 462 yards [422 meters]/100 grams): 23852 Bare (CC) 2 balls.

Needles: US size 3 (2.5 mm): DPNs, 32″ and 60″ circular needles; US size 5 (3.75 mm) 16″ and 60″ circular needles

Notions: Stitch marker; tapestry needle

Abbreviations

() surround small sections of instructions to be repeated

K: knit

K2tog: knit two stitches together

P: purl

Skp: sl1, k1, pass slipped stitch over (“Ssk” can be substituted here if preferred)

Sl: slip

St(s): stitch(es)

Tbl: through the back loop

Yo: yarn over

Special Stitches (if needed)

Bobble: (K1, k1tbl, k1) into next st, turn, p3, turn, (pass second stitch on left needle over) twice, k1tbl.

Double decrease: sl2 as if to K them together, K1, pass slipped sts over.

Pattern Notes

Gauge and Blocking

Swatches must be blocked to measurements given, but should not be blocked excessively simply to achieve gauge; after they are dry, there should still be some “give”. Exact gauge is not essential, as this is a blanket, but if your gauges are different from those given, you may need to adjust your yarn yardage requirements accordingly.

The blocked gauge in the actual blanket will not always be identical to the gauge asked for in the swatches. As well, because the blanket is circular, you will not be blocking to identical stitches-per-inch measurements throughout the blanket. Rather, in each section, the fabric will need to be stretched more towards the outside edge compared to how much it is stretched at the inside edge.

Please refer to the schematic for guidelines on how wide the diameter of each individual section should be when blocking. It’s recommended that you block the innermost section to the measurement given, then block the next section outwards to the measurement given, and so-on, working outwards section-by-section until the outermost section has been blocked to the given measurements.

Which Needles to Use

Throughout this pattern, the number of stitches on the needles increases, starting with 3 stitches and expanding to 768. If you know how to work the magic loop technique, you may need just one 60″ 2.5mm circular and one 60″ 3.75mm circular needle for the entire blanket.

Alternatively, you can start out on 2.5mm double-pointed needles for Rounds 1-31, switch to a 16″ 3.75mm circular needle for Rounds 32-57, to a 32″ 2.5mm circular needle for Rounds 58-119, to a 60″ 3.75mm circular for Rounds 120-168, and finally to a 60″ 2.5mm circular needle for Rounds 169-174. Any length of 3.75mm needle can be used for the bind-off.

Pattern

With smaller needles and MC, CO 3 sts. Place marker, join in the round, being careful not to twist:

Round 1 and all odd-numbered rounds in this MC-only section: Knit.
Round 2: (K1, yo) 3 times – 6 sts.
Round 4: (Yo, k1) 6 times – 12 sts.
Round 6: (K2tog, yo) to end.
Round 8: (Yo, k1) 12 times – 24 sts.
Round 10: As Round 6.
Round 12: (Yo, k2tog) to end.
Round 14: As Round 6.
Round 16: (Yo, k1) 24 times – 48 sts.
Round 18: As Round 6.
Round 20: As Round 12.
Repeat Rounds 17-20 twice more, then work Round 17 once more.
Round 30: As Round 6.

Round 31: *(P1, p1tbl, p1, p1tbl) into next st; repeat from * to end of round – 192 sts.

Switch to larger needles.

Begin working from charts, working repeats from left-to-right throughout.

Round 32: Join in CC as needed, work 12-stitch repeat of Row 23 of Chart A, 16 times.
Round 33: Work 12-stitch repeat of Row 24 of Chart A, 16 times.
Round 34: Work 12-stitch repeat of Row 1 of Chart A, 16 times.
Round 35: Work 12-stitch repeat of next row of Chart A, 16 times.

Continue pattern as set until you have completed a total of 25 rounds using Chart A, ending with a Row 23 of Chart A.

Break CC. From this point, you will be working only with MC until instructed to re-join CC.

Round 57: Knit.

Switch to smaller needles.

Round 58: *(P1, p1tbl) into next st; repeat from * to end of round – 384 sts.
Rounds 59-61: Knit.
Round 62: Work 48-stitch repeat of Row 1 of Chart B, 8 times.
Round 63: Work 48-stitch repeat of next row of Chart B, 8 times.

Continue pattern as set until all 53 rows of Chart B have been worked.

Rounds 115-118: Knit.
Round 119: As Round 58 – 768 sts.

Switch to larger needles.

Round 120: Join in CC as needed, work 12-stitch repeat of Row 1 of Chart A, 64 times.

Round 121: Work 12-stitch repeat of next row of Chart A, 64 times.

Continue pattern as set, repeating Rows 1-24 of Chart A as needed, until you have completed a total of 45 rounds using Chart A in this section, ending with a Row 21 of Chart A.

Break CC. From this point, you will be working only with MC.

Switch to smaller needles.

Round 169: Knit.
Round 170: Purl.
Repeat Rounds 169-170 twice more.

With larger needles, bind off knitwise.

Finishing

Immerse blanket in water (or water combined with no-rinse wool wash) and block to given measurements.

Weave in all ends.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Measurement 35″ x 35″

Gauge: 18 sts and 21 rows = 3″ in cable pattern with US size 7 (4.5mm) needles after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 110 yards [101 meters]/50 grams): 26338 Almond, 10 balls

Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm): straight

Hook: US size F (3.75 mm)

Notions: Cable needle; tapestry needle

Abbreviations

CN: Cable Needle

Special Stitches

2/2/2 RPC: Sl4 on CN and hold in back, k2, sl2 purl sts to LH needle, p2, k2 from CN.

2/2/2 LPC: Sl4 on CN and hold in front, k2, sl2 purl sts to LH needle, p2, k2 from CN.

K5tog: Sl3 purlwise, k2tog, pass the slipped sts over the new st.

M1: Pick up the strand of yarn between last st worked and next st, knit into the back st.

M3: K1, p1, k1 in the next st.

Pattern Notes

For the cable panel, to stop the flaring at the edge of the panel, we cast on 16 sts and then increase to 18 sts for pattern. Before finishing the panel, we decrease back to 16 sts, then bind off. This way the edge of the afghan will stay straight.

Pattern

Cable Panel (make 5)

Panel worked over 18 sts.

Rows 1-4: Knit.
Row 5 (Set-up Row): K2, p in front and back of the next st, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p in front and back of the next st, k2 – 18 sts.
Row 6 and all even numbered row: Knit the knits and purl the purls.
Row 7: K2, p2, 2/2/2 RPC, p2, k2, p2, k2.
Rows 9 and 11: K2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2.
Row 13: K2, p2, k2, p2, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, k2.
Rows 15 and 17: K2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2.
Repeat Rows 6-17 eighteen more times.

Last Row of pattern (RS): K2, p2tog, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2tog, k2. (16 sts)

Last 4 Rows: Knit.

Bind off all sts loosely.

Berries Panel (make 4)

Multiple of 29 sts.

Rows 1-4: Knit.
Rows 5, 7, and 15 (RS): K3, (p5, k1, p1, k1) 3 times, k2.
Rows 6 and 16: K2, p1, (k1, p1, k5, p1) 3 times, k2.
Row 8: K2, p1, (M1, M3, M1, p1, k5tog, p1) 3 times, k2.
Rows 9, 11, and 13: K3, (p1, k1, p5, k1) 3 times, k2.
Rows 10 and 12: K2, p1, (k5, p1, k1, p1) 3 times, k2.
Row 14: K2, p1, (k5tog, p1, M1, M3, M1, p1), k2.
Repeat Rows 5-16 eighteen more times.

Last 4 Rows: Knit.

Bind off all sts loosely.

Finishing

Join panels as shown in diagram.

Rnd 1: Using the crochet hook and starting at one corner, sc in every other st at top and bottom edges and on the sides sc in every other row around.
Rnd 2: Reverse sc in every sc around. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends. Block the afghan to size.

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Skill Level: Beginner

Size: Finished Chest Size 19 (20, 21, 22, 23)” to fit chest 16 (17, 18, 19, 20)”

3” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 21”

Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% Cotton, 20% Merino; 215 yards [197 meters]/100 grams): #100 Cotton Ball (MC), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) balls; #840 Lime Light (CC1), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball; #555 Robin Egg Blue (CC2), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball; #310 Wild Orange (CC3), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball; #343 Sunflower Gold (CC4), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball; #240 Pink-a-boo (CC5), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball

Needles: US size 6 (4 mm): straights or circular for working flat; double pointed needles (DPN) for sleeves and grafting purposes

Notions: 8 Stitch markers; stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; eight 0.5” (13 mm) buttons

Abbreviations

sl1kwyib – slip one stitch knitwise, with yarn in back

Special Stitches

Garter Stitch (work flat)

Knit all stitches on RS and WS.

Garter Stitch (work in the round)

Alternate knit and purl rounds.

Stockinette Stitch (work flat)

Knit all stitches on RS, purl all stitches on WS.

Pattern Notes

This cardigan is worked from the bottom up in one piece to the underarms. Both Sleeves are worked to the underarms. The cardigan is joined together and the yoke is worked. The buttonband is picked up and worked. Lastly, the sleeve underarm stitches are grafted together.

Pattern

Lower Body

With MC, CO 76 (80, 86, 90, 94) sts.

Work in Garter stitch for ½ (½, 1, ½, 1½)”.

Changing to St st, work 4 rows, increasing 10 sts evenly across first row using any desired increase method. The sample increases were made using kfb. Break yarn – 86 (90, 96, 100, 104) sts.

Change to CC1, work 8 (8, 8, 13, 13) rows in St st. Break yarn.

Change to CC2, work 8 (8, 8, 13, 13) rows in St st. Break yarn.

Change to CC3, work 8 (8, 8, 13, 13) rows in St st. Break yarn.

Change to MC, work in St st until lower Body measures 5 (5½, 6½, 7½, 8½)” from CO edge. Break yarn.

Set lower body aside.

Sleeves (make 2)

With MC and DPN, CO 30 (32, 34, 36, 38) sts, PM, and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts.

Work 4 (4, 8, 4, 10) rnds of Garter st.

Knit 1 rnd.

It is the knitter’s choice whether to break the MC here or to carry it along while working Sleeve stripes. The MC in the sample was carried along. The contrasting colors will not be able to be carried along, however.

Stripe Sequence

Change to CC1, work 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rnd.

Change to MC, work 8 (9, 10, 10, 10) rnds.

Repeat Stripe Sequence, changing to CC4, then CC2, then CC5, then CC3, and AT THE SAME TIME, on any one round between the CC2 stripe and CC5 stripe, increase 1 st on both sides of the st marker – 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) sts.

After final rnds of MC have been worked, continue working in the rnds with MC until Sleeve measures 6 (6½, 7½, 8, 8½)”.

Joining Body and Sleeves

On both Sleeves place 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts on both sides of st marker onto waste yarn. Set aside.

K16 (17, 18, 19, 19) sts from Lower Body, PM, k2 sts, place next 6 (6, 8, 8, 10) sts from Lower Body onto waste yarn, k1 st from Sleeve, PM, k to last st on Sleeve, PM, k last Sleeve st, k2 sts from Lower Body, PM, k33 (35, 36, 38, 38) sts from Lower Body, PM, k2 sts from Lower Body, place next 6 (6, 8, 8, 10) sts from Lower Body onto waste yarn, k1 st from second Sleeve, PM, k to last st on Sleeve, PM, k last Sleeve st, k2 sts from Lower Body, PM, k last 16 (17, 18, 19, 19) sts from Lower Body – 126 (134, 136, 144, 144) sts.

Purl 1 row.

Next Row (RS): *K to marker, sm, p1, k1, p1, sm; rep from * to last marker, sm, k to end of row.

Next Row (WS): *P to marker, sm, k1, sl1kwyib, k1, sm; rep from * to last marker, sm, p to end of row.

Rep last 2 rows for 1”, ending with WS row.

Raglan Decreases

Work next 2 rows a total of 10 (11, 11, 12, 11) times.

Next Row (RS): *K to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, sm, p1, k1, p1, sm, k1, ssk; rep from * to last marker, sm, ssk, k to end of row.

Next Row (WS): *P to marker, sm, k1, sl1kwyib, k1, sm; rep from * to last marker, sm, p to end of row.

Size 23” only

Work last 2 rows once more, but only decrease sts on sweater back raglan seams. Do not decrease on either fronts – 46 (46, 48, 48, 52) sts

All Sizes

Neck

Work in Garter st for 1”.

BO.

Buttonband

Pick up sts at a ratio of 3 sts to every 4 rows.

Work in Garter st for ½ (½, ½, ¾, 1)”.

BO.

Pick up same number of sts as first buttonband side.

Knit 1 row.

Place buttons on finished buttonband. Mark corresponding place on current buttonband with removable stitch markers. These markers are where your buttonholes will go.

On next row, work desired buttonhole at marker, removing markers as you come to them.

The sample uses k2tog at each marker to create the buttonhole. On the next row, the “bar was lifted” between the stitches to form a small afterthought yarn over.

Work in Garter st until second buttonband measures same as first.

Finishing

Place all sleeve underarm stitches and body underarm stitches onto two double pointed needles. Graft together with a third needle.

Weave in ends. Block to measurements.

Sew buttons on, making sure they are firmly attached. Tip: To make buttons even more secure, sew them on once, then with a new piece of thread, sew them again.

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Skill Level: Intermediate.

Size: Child, (20” circumference x 11” high, excluding bobble)

Gauge: 17 sts and 23 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stranded St st after wet blocking or size used to get correct tension.

Materials

Yarn: Studio Donegal Donegal Aran Tweed (4-ply) (100% Wool; 88 yards [80 meters]/50 grams): 1443 Báinín (MC), 1 ball; 4866 Fire (CC1), 1 ball; 4581 Black (CC2), small amounts for duplicate stitch.

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm): DPNs or 16” circular

Notions: 4 Markers; tapestry needle; pompom Maker or cardboard

Abbreviations

RS: right side
WS: Wrong side
Pm: place marker
Sm: slip marker
Rm: remove marker
LHN: left hand needle
RHN: Right hand needle
DPN: Double pointed needle(s)
Sl: slip
St(s): stitch (es)
m-1: Make 1 st: Pick up bar between sts from the front with LN needle and K through back.

Special Stitches

CDD (Centred double decrease): Dec 2 sts, slip 2 stitches together knitwise, k1, pass slipped stitches over.

SR (Short row shaping): WS is facing. Bring yarn to the front, sl st p-wise and bring yarn up, over and back to pull on the slipped stitch until it slides around to show two legs. Keeping the yarn at the back in order to k next st while keeping the tension. When working the stitch, the next time you meet it, work the “doubled stitch” as if it were one, that is, work the two legs together. Note: I used the German method of creating short rows in the hat. Use whichever method you prefer. If you are working the “wrap and turn”, work this at the turning point and ignore the “SR” instruction at the start of the following row, then work the wrapped stitches together with their wraps as you come to them. As you are working in garter stitch, the wraps don’t need to be hidden as they will blend in.

Pattern Notes

The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up in garter stitch with short row shapping on the ear flaps before graduating into two colour fair isle and finally, central double decreases in stranded work to shape the crown. The fox’s features are added afterwards in duplicate stitch. Make a pompom to finish the hat.

Pattern

Brim

With CC1, CO 80 sts, place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist the sts.

Change to MC, work 2 rnds in Garter St.

Earflaps

Row 1 (RS): K28, turn.
Row 2: SR, k18, turn.
Row 3: SR, k17, turn.
Row 4: SR, k16, turn.

Continue in established patt until 5 sts rem.
Next Row: SR, k46, turn
Next Row: SR, k18, turn.
Next Row: SR, k17, turn.
Next Row: SR, k16, turn.

Continue in established patt until 5 sts rem.

SR, knit to end of rnd.

Purl next rnd.

Work 6 rnds in Garter St.

Inc Rnd: (K10, m1) eight times – 88 sts.

Begin Chart

Change to CC1.

Rnd 1: PM, (work Chart) 4 times.
Rnd 2: SM, (work appropriate row of chart) 4 times.

Rep Rnd 2 thirty-two times.

Crown Shaping

While continuing to follow colour work in Crown chart

Rnd 1: *K9, CDD, k10; rep from * around – 80 sts.
Rnd 2 and all even-numbered rnds: Knit.
Rnd 3: *K8, CDD, k9; rep from * around – 72 sts.
Rnd 5: *K7, CDD, k8; rep from * around – 64 sts.
Rnd 7: *K6, CDD, k7; rep from * around – 56 sts.
Rnd 9: *K5, CDD, k6; rep from * around – 48 sts.
Rnd 11: *K4, CDD, k5; rep from * around – 40 sts.
Rnd 13: *K3, CDD, k4; rep from * around – 32 sts.
Rnd 15: *K2, CDD, k3; rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 17: *K1, CDD, k2; rep from * around, removing all markers – 16 sts.
Rnd 19: *CDD, k1; rep from * around – 8 sts.

Break yarn and using a tapestry needle, thread yarn through 8 sts, pull tight and secure.

Finishing

With CC2 and using the Chart as a guide, duplicate stitch the fox’s features.

Weave in all ends. Block to measurements.

Using CC1, make a 2-3” bobble.

When hat is dry, add the pompom to the crown using matching thread or yarn.

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Skill Level: Easy

Size: Baby (Toddler, Child) Finished Brim Circumference: 12 (14, 15)”

Hat to fit head circumference 14 (16, 18)” worn with negative ease at ribbed band.

Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking using larger needle.

26 sts = 4″ [10 cm] over Wickerwork Pattern in round,using larger needle after blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo (100% Merino Wool; 335 yards [306 meters]/100 grams): 057 English Rose, 1 (1, 1) ball; Patons Lace (80% Acrylic, 10% Wool, 10% Mohair; 498 yards [455 meters]/85 grams): Ivory, 30 yards for pompom all sizes.

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” circular; US size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular and one set of double point needles (DPN).

Notions: Stitch markers; tapestry needle.

Abbreviations

K                      knit.
P                      purl.
m1                   make 1 st.
Rnd                 round.
St st                 stockinette stitch.
st(s)                 stitch(es).
K2tog               knit 2 sts together.

Special Stitches

sl3wyif – slip 3 stitches with yarn in front of work.

Cdd (centered double decrease) – slip 2 sts knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped sts over.

1X1 Rib

Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.

Rep Rnd 1 for pattern.

Wickerwork Pattern (multiple of 6 sts)

Rnds 1-2: *P1, k1, p2, k1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 3-4: *Sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 5-6: *P1, k1, p2, k1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 7-8: *P1, k1, p1, sl3wyif; rep from * around.

Rep Rnds 1-8 for pattern.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Pattern

With smaller circular needle, CO 72 (82, 90) sts.

Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist the sts. Pm to mark the beg of rnd.

Work in 1×1 Rib for 1″ / [2.5 cm].

Inc Rnd: *K4 (4, 5), m1; rep from * to last 0 (2, 0) sts, k to the end of the rnd – 90 (102, 108) sts.

All Sizes

Switch to the larger circular needles.

Knit 1 rnd.

Start the Wickerwork Pattern working from either chart or written instructions. Use stitch markers to separate each repeat if required.

Work Rnds 1-8 of Wickerwork Pattern until piece meas 4 (4½, 5½)” from CO.

Shape Crown

Note: Switch to DPNs when stitches no longer fit comfortably on 16″ circular needle.

Rnds 1-2: *P1, k1, p2, k1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 3-4: *Sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 5: *Cdd, p1, k1, p1; rep from * around – 60 (68, 72) sts.
Rnd 6: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 7-8: *K1, sl3wyif; rep from * around.
Rnds 9-10: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 11: *K1, cdd; rep from * around – 30 (34, 36) sts.
Rnd 12: Knit around.
Rnd 13: *K2tog; rep from * around – 15 (17, 18) sts.
Rnd 14: Knit around.

Finishing

Break yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread this through the remaining sts, pulling tight to fasten.

Weave in the ends and block gently.

Make pompom (optional)

Approximately 60 yards of yarn is used for the pompom.

I usually follow this method of making pompoms if you don’t have a pompom maker http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Pom-Pom.

Cut two cardboard rounds. Cut a small round hole in the middle of them and place them together. Wrap yarn around the circles until fully covered.

The more the circles are covered, the fuller the pompom will be.

Using sharp scissors, cut yarn between the edges of the two circles. Be careful not to pull any of the cut strands.

Gently open the card circles and draw a piece of thread between the two circles and tie tightly round the stitches that meet in the centre hole. Leave sufficiently long ends of thread to be attached on the hat. Remove card circles.

Wickerwork Pullover

Skill Level: Intermediate.

Size: 3 months (6-9 months, 12-18 months, 24 months) to fit chest 18 (20, 22, 24)”

Length from underarm: 6 (6½, 8½, 9)”

Sleeve length from underarm: 6 (6, 7½, 8½)”

Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking using larger needle.

26 sts = 4″ over chart pattern in round, using larger needle after blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Merino Wool; 335 yards [306 meters]/100 grams): 057 English Rose, 1 (1, 2, 2) balls.

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular needles and one set of double point needles (DPN);

US size 4 (3.5 mm): one set of double point needle (DPN).

Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holder or waste yarn; stitch markers (one a different color to indicate beginning of rnd).

Abbreviations

BOR                beg-of-round.
CO                  cast on
K                      knit.
K2tog               knit 2 sts together.
P                      purl.
m                     marker.
Rnd                 round.
sm                   slip marker
ssk                   slip 2 sts individually as if to knit, then knit them together through the back loops
St st                 stockinette stitch
st(s)                 stitch(es)

Special Stitches

Cdd (centered double decrease) – slip 2 sts knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped sts over.
K1tbl –  knit 1 stitch through back loop.
m1L (make 1 left) – lift the loop between stitches from front, then knit into back of the loop.
m1R (make 1 right) – lift the loop between stitches from back, then knit into front of the loop.
sl3wyif – slip 3 stitches with yarn in front of work.

Wickerwork Pattern (multiple of 6 sts)

Rnds 1-2: *P1, k1, p2, k1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 3-4: *Sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 5-6: *P1, k1, p2, k1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 7-8: *P1, k1, p1, sl3wyif; rep from * around.
Rep Rnds 1-8 for pattern.

1×1 Twisted Rib
Rnd 1: *K1tbl, p1; rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 for pattern.

1X1 Rib

Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 for pattern.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in the round from the top down.

Pattern

Yoke

With larger DPN, CO 64 (68, 80, 96) sts, divide sts evenly over 4 needles (larger sizes could use 16″ circular), join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist the sts, pm to mark the beg of the rnd.

Work in 1×1 twisted rib for 1″ / [2.5 cm].

Change to circular needles when sts no longer fit to DPN.

Set-up Rnd: Place markers for raglans, slip BOR m, k9 (11, 11,13) for Right Sleeve, pm, k23 (23, 29, 35) for Front, pm, k9 (11, 11,13) for Left Sleeve, pm, k23 (23, 29, 35) for Back.

Rnd 1: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, (p1, k1, p1) 7 (7, 9, 11) times, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 72 (76, 88, 104) sts.
Rnd 2: *K to m, sm, k1, p1, (p1, k1, p1) 7 (7, 9, 11) times, p1, k1, sm; rep from * once more.
Rnd 3: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, p1, (sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1) 2 (2, 3, 4) times, sl3wyif, p1, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 80 (84, 96, 112) sts.
Rnd 4: *K to m, sm, k2, p1, (sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1) 2 (2, 3, 4) times, sl3wyif, p1, k2, sm; rep from * once more.
Rnd 5: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, k1, p1, (p1, k1, p1) 7 (7, 9, 11) times, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 88 (92, 104, 120) sts.
Rnd 6: *Knit the knits and purl the purl around, slipping markers.
Rnd 7: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, sl3wyif, (p1, k1, p1, sl3wyif) to 1 st from m, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 96 (100, 112, 128) sts.
Rnd 8: *K to m, sm, k1, p1, sl3wyif, (p1, k1, p1, sl3wyif) to 2 sts from m, p1, k1, sm; rep from * once more.
Rnd 9: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, p1, (p1, k1, p1) to 2 sts from m, p1, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 104 (108, 120, 136) sts.
Rnd 10: *Knit the knits and purl the purl around, slipping markers.
Rnd 11: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, k1, p2, k1, p1, (sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1) to 3 sts from m, p1, k1, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 112 (116, 128, 144) sts.
Rnd 12: K to m, sm, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, (sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1) to 4 sts from m, (p1, k1) twice, sm; rep from * once more.
Rnd 13: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, (p1, k1, p1) to 1 st from m, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 120 (124, 136, 152) sts.
Rnd 14: *Knit the knits and purl the purl around, slipping markers.
Rnd 15: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, p1, (p1, k1, p1, sl3wyif) to 5 sts from m, p1, k1, p2, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 128 (132, 144, 160) sts.
Rnd 16: *K to m, sm, k2, p1, (p1, k1, p1, sl3wyif) to 6 sts from m, p1, k1, p2, k2, sm; rep from * once more.
Rnd 17: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, k1, p1, (p1, k1, p1) to 3 st from m, p1, k1, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 136 (140, 152, 168) sts.
Rnd 18: *Knit the knits and purl the purl around, slipping markers.
Rnd 19: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, p1, k1, p1, (sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1) to 1 st from m, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 144 (148, 160, 176) sts.
Rnd 20: *K to m, sm, k1, p2, k1, (sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1) to 2 sts from m, k2, sm; rep from * once more.
Rnd 21: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, p1, (p1, k1, p1) to 2 sts from m, p1, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 152 (156, 168, 184) sts.
Rnd 22: *Knit the knits and purl the purl around, slipping markers.
Rnd 23: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, k1, p1, sl3wyif, (p1, k1, p1, sl3wyif) to 3 sts from m, p1, k1, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; 160 (164, 176, 192) sts.
Rnd 24: *K to m, sm, k1, (p1, k1, p1, sl3wyif) to 4 sts from m, (p1, k1) twice, sm; rep from * once more.

Size 3 Months Only

Go to separate sleeves.

Sizes – (6-9, 12-18, 24) months only

Rnd 25: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, (p1, k1, p1) to 1 st from m, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; – (172, 184, 200) sts.
Rnd 26: *Knit the knits and purl the purl around, slipping markers.
Rnd 27: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, p1, (sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1) to 5 sts from m, sl3wyif, p1, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; – (180, 192, 208) sts.
Rnd 28: *K to m, sm, k2, p1, (sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1) to 6 sts from m, sl3wyif, p1, k2, sm; rep from * once more.

Size 6-9 Months Only

Go to separate sleeves.

Sizes – (-, 12-18, 24) months only

Rnd 29: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, k1, p1, (p1, k1, p1) to 3 st from m, p1, k1, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; – (-, 200, 216) sts.
Rnd 30: *Knit the knits and purl the purl across, slipping markers.
Rnd 31: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, sl3wyif, (p1, k1, p1, sl3wyif) to 1 st from m, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; – (-, 208, 224) sts.
Rnd 32: *K to m, sm, k1, p1, sl3wyif, (p1, k1, p1, sl3wyif) to 2 sts from m, p1, k1, sm; rep from * once more.
Rnd 33: *K1, m1R, k to 1 st before m, m1L, k1, sm, k1, m1R, p1, (p1, k1, p1) to 2 sts from m, p1, m1L, k1, sm; rep from * once more – 8 st inc’d; – (-, 216, 232) sts.
Rnd 34: *Knit the knits and purl the purl around, slipping marker.
Rnd 35-36: *K to m, sm, (sl3wyif, p1, k1, p1) to 3 sts from m, sl3wyif, sm; rep from * once more.

Sizes 12-18, 24 months only

Go to separate sleeves.

All Sizes

Separate Sleeves

Next Rnd: Remove BOR m, place 33 (39, 45, 47) Sleeve sts on holder or waste yarn, with backwards loop method, CO 8 (9, 6, 6) sts, place new BOR m, CO 5 (6, 3, 3) sts, knit the knits and purl the purls to next m, remove m, place next 33 (39, 45, 47) Sleeve sts on holder or waste yarn, with backwards loop method, CO 13 (15, 9, 9) sts, knit the knits and purl the purls to BOR m – 120 (132, 144, 156) sts.

Body

Next Rnd: Starting with Rnd 3 of Wickerwork Pattern, work the 6-st repeat over all sts.

Cont as est until all 8 rnds of pattern have been completed.

Rep the Wickerwork Pattern as est until piece meas 6 (6½, 8½, 9)” or until desired length, finish after full pattern repeat.

With smaller needles, work in 1X1 Rib for 8 rnds or for 1″.

BO all sts in the pattern being careful not to bind off too tightly

Sleeves

Each sleeve is worked in the rnd beg at the underarm on a set of double pointed needles.

With larger needles, pick up 33 (39, 45, 47) Sleeve sts from waste yarn, join yarn and pick up and knit 7 (8, 5, 5) sts, pm, pick up and knit 6 (7, 4, 4) sts, join to work in rnds – 46 (54, 54, 56) sts.

Work in St st for 1″

Dec Rnd: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 – 2 sts dec’d; 44 (52, 52, 54) sts.

Rep Dec Rnd every 12 (6, 10, 11) rnds 3 (6, 5, 5) more times – 38 (40, 42, 44) sts.

Work in St st until Sleeve meas 5 (5, 6½, 7½)” from underarm or until 1″ less than desired length.

Change to smaller needles and work in 1X1 Rib for 1″.

BO all sts.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends and block gently.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: Finished Chest Size 20 (21, 22¾, 24, 26¼, 28, 30)” to fit chest 17 (18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26.5)”

6 months (12 months, 18 months, 2, 4, 6, 8) years

roughly 3” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 4 years.

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st on larger needles, after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn: Stitch Sprouts Crater Lake (100% Superwash Merino; 110 yards [101 meters]/100 grams): The Old Man (MC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5) skeins; Merriam Cove (CC1), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins; Phantom Ship (CC2), 1 skein.

Needles: US size 9 (5.5 mm): 24” circular needle and DPN; US size 7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular and DPN.

Notions: Markers; waste yarn for provisional cast-on; tapestry needle; three 1” black buttons for eyes.

Special Stitches

K2, p2 Rib

Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rep Rnd 1 for pattern.

Pattern Notes

It’s a seamless knit with big stripes on the sleeves and a fun color block stripe across the body, just perfect for making your raccoon face come alive with buttons. The hood is worked to be fitted and features a ribbed band casing with an I-Cord closure to help keep the fall chill out of your little one’s ears. Big, bright pompoms on the ends of the I-Cord ensure that it won’t get lost or pulled out. The hood is topped with little raccoon ears to complete the look.

Pattern

With larger circular needles and MC, using the waste yarn, provisionally CO 26 (26, 26, 26, 32, 34, 34) sts.

Set-up Row (WS): P2 (Front), pm, p4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6) (Sleeve), pm, p14 (14, 14, 14, 16, 18, 18) (Back), pm, p4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6) (Sleeve), pm, p2 (Front).

Row 1 (RS): K1, *kfb, sm, kfb, knit to 1 st before m; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end – 8 sts inc’d; 34 (34, 34, 34, 40, 42, 42) sts.
Row 2 (WS): Purl across all sts, slipping all markers as you come to them.
Row 3: Kfb, *knit to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1, sm, k1, kfb; rep from * 3 times more, knit to last st, kfb – 10 sts inc’d; 44 (44, 44, 44, 50, 52, 52) sts.
Row 4: Purl across all sts.

Work last 2 rows 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) more times – 64 (64, 74, 74, 80, 82, 92) sts.

Joining Row

Row 5 (RS): Kfb, *knit to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1, sm, k1; rep from * 3 more times, knit to last st, kfb, using the backwards loop method, CO 2 (2, 0, 0, 2, 4, 2) sts – 72 (72, 80, 80, 88, 92, 100) sts.

Cut yarn.

Row 6: Slip the sts from the left needle to the right needle until you reach the left back sleeve m, the st following the left back st raglan m will now be the start of round m, rejoin yarn and continue working in the rnd.

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2 (Inc): *Kfb, knit to 1 st before m, kfb; rep from * 3 more times – 8 sts inc’d; 80 (80, 88, 88, 96, 100, 108) sts.
Rnd 3: Knit.

Repeat last 2 rnds 3 (4, 5, 6, 5, 6, 6) more times – 104 (112, 128, 136, 136, 148, 156) sts.

Next Rnd: Knit to m, remove marker, slip 22 (24, 28, 30, 30, 32, 34) Sleeve sts to waste yarn, CO 8 (8, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6) sts, remove marker, knit to m, remove marker, slip Sleeve sts to waste yarn, CO 8 (8, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6) sts, sm – 120 (128, 140, 144, 148, 160, 168) sts.

Knit for 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3)”.

Switch to CC1, knit for 1½ (1½, 2, 3, 4, 4, 4)”.

Switch to MC, knit for 2 (3, 3½, 3¾, 2¾, 2¾, 3)”.

Switch to CC1, knit for 1 rnd.

Switch to smaller needles, work K2, p2 Rib for 1”.

BO all sts knitwise.

Sleeves

Move 30 Sleeve sts to larger DPN.

Knit around, pick up and knit 3 sts, pm, pick up and knit 3 sts – 36 sts.

Rnds 1-2: Knit 2 rnds.
Rnd 3 (Dec): K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1 – 2 sts inc’d; 34 sts.

Working in the following stripe pattern, AT THE SAME TIME, work Dec Rnd every 6 rnds 4 (4, 5, 4, 5, 5, 6) more times – 26 (26, 24, 26, 24, 24, 22) sts.

Work in MC for ½”.
Work in CC2 for ½ (½, 1, 1, 1½, 1½, 2)”.
Work in CC1 for 1 (1, 1, 1, 1½, 1½, 1½)”.
Work in CC2 for 1 (1, 1, 1, 1½, 1½, 2)”.
Work in CC1 1 (1, 1, 1, 1½, 1½, 2)”.
Work in CC2 for 1 (1, 1, 1, 1½, 1½, 2)”.
Work in CC1 for 1 (1, 1, 1, 1½, 1½, 1½)”.
Work in CC2 for ½ (½, 1, 1, 1½, 1½, 2)”.

Switch to CC1, work in K2, p2 Rib for 1”.

BO all sts knitwise.

Hood

Starting at right front CO edge, pick up and knit 3 sts, carefully remove provisional CO and knit 26 (26, 26, 26, 32, 34, 34) sts, pick up and knit 3 sts along left front CO edge – 32 (32, 32, 32, 38, 40, 40) sts.

Purl 1 row.

Inc Row: K1, M1L, knit to last st, m1R, k1 – 34 (34, 34, 34, 40, 42, 42) sts.

Repeat Inc Row every RS row 9 more times – 52 (52, 52, 52, 58, 60, 60) sts.

Work in St st until Hood meas 10 (10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 13)”

Turn work inside out and work 3-needle BO across all sts as follows: divide sts in half with an equal amount of sts on each needle, turn work inside and using a separate needle, *knit 2 sts together as 1 st, (1 st from each needle), knit the next 2 sts together as 1 st, pass the first worked st over the second st and off the needle; rep from * to last st, cut yarn and pull tight through remaining st.

Rib Edge

With CC1 and smaller needles, starting at hood edge, pick up and knit 2 sts for every 3 rows across, making sure to end with a multiple of 4 sts, pm, join to work in the rnd.

Rnds: 1-3: K2, p2 Rib.
Rnd 4: *K2tog, yo, work in K2, p2 Rib to opposite corner edge, yo, k2tog.
Rnds 5-6: K2, p2 Rib.
Rnd 7: Purl 1 rnd.
Rnds 8-14: K2, p2 Rib.

BO all sts knit wise.

Fold in half at Purl Ridge. Whipstitch bound off edge to edge where you picked up sts for the hood.

Ears

With CC1 and DPN, leaving a 16” long tail, CO 14 sts, pm, join to work in the rnd.

Knit for 2”.

Next Rnd (Dec): *K2tog, k3, k2tog; rep from * once more – 4 sts dec’d; 10 sts.
Next Rnd: Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd (Dec): *k2tog, k1, k2tog; rep from * once more – 4 sts dec’d; 6 sts.
Next Rnd (Dec): *K3tog; rep from * once more – 4 sts dec’d; 2 sts.

Cut yarn and pull tight through remaining sts.

Ties

With CC1 and DPN, CO 3 sts.

Work I-Cord for 40”.

BO all sts.

Thread I-Cord tie through yo opening on Hood edging.

Pompoms (make 2)

With CC, make a 3” pompom with 40 wraps. Trim as desired. Sew to ends of I-cord tie.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Wash and block to measurements. Sew the black buttons to the front of the sweater for raccoon face, using photo as a guide. Using CC2, sew on facial features using backstitches and photos as a guide. Using MC and backstitches, embroider heart shapes on the underside of the sleeves. Sew the 2 ears to the top of the hood, (tip: it is easier to try on the hood and then use removable markers to place where you would like the ears to be positioned).

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 6-12 (12-18, 18-36) months

Finished Chest Size 21 (23, 25)”/ [53.5 (58.5, 63.5,) cm].

Length: 11 (12,13)” / [28 (30.5, 33) cm].

Shown in size 12-18 months.

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Drops Karisma (100% Wool; 109 yards [100 meters]/50 grams): 60 Blue Turquoise (MC), 2 (3, 3) balls; 52 Dark Mustard (CC), 1 (1, 1) ball

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16” circular; US size 6 (4mm) straight and 16” circular; US size 5 (3.75mm) set of DPNs

Notions: Stitch holders; stitch marker; tapestry needle

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up to the armholes and worked flat for the upper body.

Stitch pattern in the round

Rnd 1 (WS): Purl.
Rnd 2 (RS): *P1, k1tbl, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.

Note: When working the pattern flat for the upper body, the WS rows will be knit instead of purl.

Pattern

Body

With smaller circular needle and MC, CO 120 (138, 150) sts and join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.

Work 8 rnds in k3, p3 rib.

Change to CC, work 2 rnds in rib.

Change back to MC, work 1 more rnd in rib.

Change to larger needles, work stitch pattern until piece measures 6¼ (7, 8)” from CO.

Armhole Shaping (back and front will now be worked flat)

Place 60 (69, 75) sts for Back onto holder or spare yarn.

Front

With RS facing, BO 3 (4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows and 3 sts at beg of foll 2 rows – 48 (55, 61) sts.

Next Row (RS): Dec 1 st at each end of row and following 2 (2, 3) RS rows – 42 (49, 53) sts.

Cont in patt until armhole measures 1½ (1¾, 2¼)”.

Shape Neck

Next Row (RS): K13 (14, 15) sts, turn, placing rem sts on holder or spare yarn.

Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows – 9 (10, 11) sts.

Work straight until armhole measures 4¾ (5½, 5¾)”.

Bind off.

With RS facing, slip 16 (21, 23) sts for front neck onto holder.

Rejoin yarn to rem 13 (14, 15) sts, work in patt to end of row.

Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows – 9 (10, 11) sts.

Work straight until armhole measures 4¾ (5½, 5¾)”.

Bind off.

Back

Place 60 (69, 75) sts on to needle and rejoin yarn.

With RS facing, BO 3 (4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows and 3 sts at beg of foll 2 rows – 48 (55, 61) sts.

Next Row (RS): Dec 1 st at each end of row and following 2 (2, 3) RS rows – 42 (49, 53) sts.

Cont in patt until armhole measures 3 (3½, 3¾)”.

Shape neck

With RS facing, k13 (14, 15) sts, turn, placing rem sts on holder or spare yarn.

Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows – 9 (10, 11) sts.

Work straight until armhole measures 4¾ (5½, 5¾)”.

Bind off.

With RS facing, slip 16 (21, 23) sts back neck.

Rejoin yarn to rem 13 (14, 15) sts, k to end of row.

Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows – 9 (10, 11) sts.

Work until armhole measures 4¾ (5½, 5¾)”.

Bind off.

Seam both shoulders

Neck Edging

With smaller circular needle and MC, pick up and knit 11 (13, 14) sts down left front, 16 (21, 23) sts from front holder, 11 (13, 14) sts up right front, 4 (6, 7) sts down right back, 16 (21, 23) sts back neck holder and 4 (6, 7) sts up left back neck. Place marker and join to work in the rnd – 62 (80, 88) sts on needle.

Work 1 rnd in k2, p2 rib.

Next Rnd: Change to CC, work 2 rnds in k2, p2 rib.
Next Rnd: Change to MC, work 3 rnds in k2, p2 rib.

Bind off.

Armhole Edging (both worked same)

Using DPNs and MC, pick up and knit 64 (68, 72) sts around armhole, place marker and join to work in the rnd.

Work 1 rnd in k2, p2 rib.

Next Rnd: Change to CC, work 2 rnds in k2, p2 rib.
Next Rnd: Change to MC, work 3 rnds in k2, p2 rib.

Bind off.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block to measurements.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Bust Size 18½ (20, 20¾, 22¾, 23½, 25, 27, 28½)” to fit children sizes 6mo (12mo, 18mo, 2yrs, 3yrs, 4yrs, 6yrs, 8yrs)

1½ – 2” positive ease recommended depending on size.

Shown in sizes 20” (Vest) and 23½” (Jumper) circumference

Gauge: 22.75 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Plaid st after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn:

 Skacel by HiKoo Simplicity (55% Merino Superwash; 117 yards [107 meters]/50 grams): Vest: 027 Blue Nile (MC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls; 003 Natural (CC), 1 ball.

Jumper: 046 Crimson (MC), additional 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 4) balls; 003 Natural (CC), 1 ball.

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm): 24” circular needles

Notions: Markers; removable markers; stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional cast-on; tapestry needle.

Abbreviations

M1 (m1): make one extra stitch with Loop CO method (twisted yo)

Special Stitches

Sew BO method

Cut the working yarn to about 3 times as long as your finished piece, stretched. Thread that yarn onto a blunt needle. *Pass the yarn needle through the first 2 sts from right to left, pass the yarn needle through the first st on the knitting needle from left to right, drop the first st off the knitting needle; rep from * until 1 st rem, sew through this last st from right to left.

Rib Stitch (worked in the round)

Multiple of 5 sts

Rnd 1: P1, *k3, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k3, p1.

Rep Row 1 for pattern.

Pattern Notes

The Vest is worked flat from bottom up. Neckband is worked in the round from picked up stitches. Armhole bands are worked from picked up stitches as well, but back and forth, and then are seamed along with sides.

The Jumper body begins with provisional CO and then is worked same as the Vest. Then skirt is worked from provisional stitches down.

Vest Pattern

Back

With MC, CO 53 (57, 59, 65, 67, 71, 77, 81) sts.

Rib

Row 1 (RS): Sl1, p4 (1, 2, 5, 1, 3, 1, 3), *k3, p2; rep from * to last 8 (5, 6, 9, 5, 7, 5, 7) sts, k3, purl to end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, k4 (1, 2, 5, 1, 3, 1, 3), *p3, k2; rep from * to last 8 (5, 6, 9, 5, 7, 5, 7) sts, p3, knit to last st, p1.

Work Rows 1-2, 20 (21, 22, 24, 24, 24, 26, 33) more times.

**Armhole Shaping

Cont in patt and place on waste yarn last 2 (4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 4, 5) sts of the next 2 rows, then last 3 sts of the next 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) rows, then last 2 sts of the next 0 (0, 0, 2, 2, 0, 0, 0) rows – 49 (49, 51, 51, 55, 57, 63, 65) sts.

Cont in patt 18 (20, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30, 32) more rows, ending with WS row.

BO 6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 8, 11, 11) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 37 (37, 39, 39, 41, 41, 41, 43) sts. rem).

Place rem neck sts on waste yarn.

Block Back panel to measurements.

Front

With MC, CO 53 (57, 59, 65, 67, 71, 77, 81) sts

Rib

Row 1 (RS): Sl1, p4 (1, 2, 5, 1, 3, 1, 3), *k3, p2; rep from * to last 8 (5, 6, 9, 5, 7, 5, 7) sts, k3, purl to end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, k4 (1, 2, 5, 1, 3, 1, 3), *p3, k2; rep from * to last 8 (5, 6, 9, 5, 7, 5, 7) sts, p3, knit to last st, p1.

Work Rows 1-2, 3 more times.

**Beg next row working in Plaid Stitch pattern following the Chart for 34 (36, 38, 42, 42, 42, 46, 60) rows.

Armhole Shaping

Cont in patt and place on waste yarn last 2 (4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 4, 5) sts of the next 2 rows, then last 3 sts of the next 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) rows, then last 2 sts of the next 0 (0, 0, 2, 2, 0, 0, 0) rows – 49 (49, 51, 51, 55, 57, 63, 65) sts.

Cont in patt for 6 (2, 2, 2, 2, 6, 6, 8) more rows, ending with WS row.

Neckline Shaping

Left Front

Row 1 (RS): Work 20 (20, 20, 20, 21, 22, 25, 25) sts in pattern, place 9 (9, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 15) central neck sts on waste yarn, place rem 20 (20, 20, 20, 21, 22, 25, 25) sts on st holder.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Work in pattern unless otherwise directed.
Row 3: Work in pattern to last 4 (3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2) sts, place them on waste yarn.
Row 5: Work in pattern to last 3 (3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) sts, place them on waste yarn
Row 7: Work in pattern to last 3 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) sts, place them on waste yarn
Row 9: Work in pattern to last 2 (0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0) sts, place them on waste yarn

All sizes except Size 6 mo

Dec Row (RS): Work in pattern to last 3 sts, k2tog, p1 – 1 st dec’d.

Rep Dec Row every other row 0 (3, 3, 2, 5, 5, 7, 7) more times, ending with WS row.

BO6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 8, 11, 11) rem shoulder sts.

Right Front

Transfer sts from holder to working needle.

Row 1 and all RS rows: Work in pattern unless otherwise directed.
Row 2 (WS): Work in pattern to end of row.
Row 4: Work in pattern to last 4 (3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2) sts, place them on waste yarn
Row 6: Work in pattern to last 3 (3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) sts, place them on waste yarn
Row 8: Work in pattern to last 3 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) sts, place them on waste yarn
Row 10: Work in pattern to last 2 (0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0) sts, place them on waste yarn

All sizes except Size 6 mo

Dec Row 11 (RS): Sl1, ssk, work in pattern to last st, p1 – 1 st dec’d.

Rep Dec Row every other row 0 (3, 3, 2, 5, 5, 7, 7) more times, ending with WS row.

BO6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 8, 11, 11) rem shoulder sts.

Block Front panel to measurements.

Finishing

Join shoulders.

Neckband

With RS facing and MC, beg at center Back work back live sts incorporating sts into Rib Stitch pattern to left shoulder. Pick up and work in Rib Stitch pattern 3 (7, 6, 9, 11, 10, 17, 15) sts along left Front neckline slope. Work in Rib Stitch pattern Front live neckline sts, pick up and work in Rib pattern 3 (7, 6, 9, 11, 10, 17, 15) sts along right Front neckline slope.

Cont in pattern across rem back neck live sts, place marker to work in the round – 80 (80, 80, 90, 90, 90, 100, 100) sts.

Cont in Rib Stitch pattern for 5 more rnds.

BO neckline sts using Sewn BO method.

Armhole Bands

With RS facing and MC, k2 (4, 4, 7, 6, 7, 7, 8) live underarm sts, pick up and k43 (47, 51, 51, 59, 65, 69, 71) sts along armhole, k2 (4, 4, 7, 6, 7, 7, 8) live underarm sts – 47 (55, 59, 65, 71, 79, 83, 87) sts.

Set-up Row (WS): Sl1, k1 (0, 2, 0, 3, 2, 4, 1), *p3, k2; rep from * to last 5 (4, 6, 4, 7, 6, 8, 5) sts, p3, k1 (0, 2, 0, 3, 2, 4, 1), p1

Row 1 (RS): Sl1, p1 (0, 2, 0, 3, 2, 4, 1), *k3, p2; rep from * to last 5 (4, 6, 4, 7, 6, 8, 5) sts, k3, purl to end of the row.
Row 2: Work as Set-up Row.

Rep Rows 1-2, 2 more times.

BO Armhole sts using Sewn BO method.

Rep for other Armhole.

Sew side seams.

Weave in all ends.

Jumper Pattern

Back

With waste yarn, provisionally CO 53 (57, 59, 65, 67, 71, 77, 81) sts

Set-up Row (WS): With MC, sl1, purl to end of the row.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1, p4 (1, 2, 5, 1, 3, 1, 3), *k3, p2; rep from * to last 8 (5, 6, 9, 5, 7, 5, 7) sts, k3, purl to end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, k4 (1, 2, 5, 1, 3, 1, 3), *p3, k2; rep from * to last 8 (5, 6, 9, 5, 7, 5, 7) sts, p3, knit to last st, p1.

Work Rows 1-2, 17 (18, 19, 21, 21, 21, 23, 30) more times.

Next Row (RS): Work as for Vest Back from **.

Front

With waste yarn, provisionally CO 53 (57, 59, 65, 67, 71, 77, 81) sts.

Set-up Row (WS): With MC, sl1, purl to end of the row.

Next Row (RS): Work as for Vest Front from **.

Skirt

Unravel provisional CO and pick up 104 (112, 116, 128, 132, 140, 152, 160) sts.

Rearrange the stitches setting beg of the round at wearer left side. With RS facing, place the marker and work further in the round.

Sizes 4 (8) yrs only

Rnd 1: Knit all sts to end of rnd – 140 (160) sts.

Sizes 12 mo (3 yrs, 6 yrs) only

Rnd 1: Ssk, k54 (64, 74), k2tog, knit to end of rnd – 110 (130, 150) sts.

Size 2 yrs only

Rnd 1: M1, k64, m1, knit to end of rnd – 130 sts.

Size 18 mo only

Rnd 1: K1, m1, k56, m1, k2, m1, k56, m1, k1 – 120 sts.

Size 6 mo only

Rnd 1: M1, k1, m1, k50, m1, k1, m1, k1, m1, k50, m1, k1 – 110 sts.

All Sizes

Beg next rnd working in Rib Stitch pattern, matching with Rib Stitch pattern on the Back panel.

Next Rnd: P1, *k3, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k3, p1.

Rep last rnd twice more.

Inc Rnd: M1, p1 *k3, p1, m1, p1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k3, p1 – 132 (132, 144, 156, 156, 168, 180, 192) sts.

Next Rnd: P2, *k3, p3; rep from * to last 4 sts, k3, p1.

Rep last rnd 27 (29, 31, 33, 37, 37, 57, 63) more times or until desired skirt length is reached.

Finishing

Weaving all ends.

Block Jumper once more.

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Skill Level: Easy 

Size: 2 (4, 6/8, 10/12)

Finished chest measurement 24 (27½, 30, 33)”

3” positive ease

Shown in size 2

Gauge: 12 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st using US size 10½ needles, after blocking

Materials

Yarn:

 Fibra Natura Inca (100% Superwash Wool; 106 yards [97meters]/100 grams): 43013 Aqua, 3 (4, 6, 8) balls

Needles: US size 11 (8.0 mm): circular; US size 10½ (6.5 mm): circular and DPNs

Notions: Markers; stitch holders or scrap yarn; tapestry needle

Special Abbreviations

CO       cast on
Dec      decrease
Inc       increase
K          knit
K1b      knit one stitch below
K2tog   knit two stitches together
Kfb       knit front and back of same stitch
Ktbl      knit through the back loop
L          left
M1L     make one left leaning stitch
M1R    make one right leaning stitch
P          purl
P2tog   purl two stitches together
Pm       place marker
Pw       purl wise
R         right
RS       right side
Rep     repeat
Rnd(s) round(s)
Sl         slip
Sm       slip marker
Ssk      slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together through the back loop
St         stitch
WS      wrong side
Wyif     with yarn in front

Special Stitches

Bee Stitch (worked flat)
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2 (RS): *K1, k1b; rep from * to end.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: K2, *k1b, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Rep Rows 1-4 for pattern.

Bee Stitch (worked in the round)

Rnd 1: Purl.
Rnd 2: *K1, k1b; rep from * around.
Rnd 3: Purl
Rnd 4: K2, *k1b, k1; rep from * around.

Rep Rnds 1-4 for pattern.

Pattern Notes

When working the collar, with yarn in front (wyif), slip the first stitch purlwise and knit the last stitch through the back loop (ktbl).  This will create a neat edge.

The collar is worked flat to its specified length, then the ends are overlapped to create the split collar. The sweater body begins with the wrong side (WS) of the collar facing so it can be folded down with the right side (RS) of the collar visible when completed.

Pattern

Collar

With larger needles and using a long tail cast on, CO 44 (46, 50, 52) sts.

Begin Bee Stitch pattern worked flat (see Special Stitches).

Work in pattern until collar meas 3½ (3½, 4, 4)” from CO edge.

Begin Body

With smaller needles and beg with WS facing, join by overlapping the first 6 sts over the last 6 sts. Treat these pairs as 1 st by knitting the front and back stitches together. Place a stitch marker after completing these 6 overlapped sts to indicate beg of rnd.

K6 (6, 8, 8) for Left Sleeve, pm, k12 (14, 14, 14) for Back, pm, k6 (6, 8, 8) for Right Sleeve, pm, k14 (14, 14, 16) for Front – 38 (40, 44, 46) sts.

Next Rnd (Inc): *Kfb, k to 1 st before next marker, kfb, sm; rep from * around – 8 st inc’d; 46 (48, 52, 54) sts.

Next Rnd: Knit.

Rep last 2 rnds until there are 40 (46, 50, 56) sts at Back, 34 (38, 44, 50) sts at each Sleeve, and 42 (46, 50, 56) sts at Front.

Divide for Body and Sleeves

Place 34 (38, 44, 50) sts for Left Sleeve on holder or scrap yarn, CO 1 st, pm to indicate beg of rnd, CO 1 st, join, knit across Back sts to next marker, place 34 (38, 44, 50) sts for Right Sleeve on holder or scrap yarn, CO 1 st, pm, CO 1 st, join, work across front sts – 86 (96, 108, 116) sts.

Body

Knit 7 rnds.

Next Rnd (Inc): K1, m1L, k to 1 st before marker, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L, k to 1 st before end of rnd, m1R, k1 – 4 sts inc’d; 90 (100, 112, 120) sts.

Size 2 only

Knit 11 rnds.

Next Rnd: Rep Inc Rnd – 94 sts.

Size 4 only

Knit 16 rnds.

Next Rnd: Rep Inc Rnd – 104 sts.

Size 6/8 only

Knit 11 rnds.

Next Rnd: Rep Inc Rnd – 116 sts.

Knit 11 rnds.

Next Rnd: Rep Inc Rnd – 120 sts.

Size 10/12 only

Knit 11 rnds.

Next Rnd: Rep Inc Rnd – 124 sts.

Rep last 12 rnds twice more – 132 sts.

All Sizes

Work even in pattern until Body meas 7 (8, 10, 12)” from underarm or desired length.

Hem

With larger needles, begin Bee Stitch (worked in the rnd).

Continue until Hem meas approximately 2” (2 Bee Stitch repeats), a total of 9 (10, 12, 14)” from underarm.

Bind-off

BO in purl stitch as follows: *P1, place it back onto left needle and p2tog with the next st; rep from * until all sts have been bound off.

Note: Use larger needles for the bind-off if tension is a concern.

Sleeves

Move 34 (38, 44, 50) Sleeve sts to DPNs, pick up 2 sts from underarm, placing a marker between them – 36 (40, 46, 52) sts.

Knit 1 rnd.

Next Rnd (Dec): K1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before marker, ssk, k1 – 2 sts dec’d.

Knit 4 rnds.

Next Rnd: Rep Dec Rnd.

Rep last 5 rnds until 22 (24, 26, 28) sts rem or until desired length.

Begin Bee Stitch (worked in the round).

Work until Cuff meas 1½”.

BO as for Hem.

Finishing

Weave in ends and block measurements according to yarn label instructions.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Size 2 (3, 4) years to fit bust 21 (22, 23)”.

3” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 3 years.

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette st, using US size 7 (4.5 mm) after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn:

 Schachenmayr Originals Wool 85 (100% Virgin Wool; 93 yards [85 meters]/50 grams):

00264 Mint Ice Cream (MC), 4 (4, 4) balls; 00250 Marine (CC1), 1 (1, 1) ball; 00205 Camel (CC2), 1 (1, 1) ball; 00202 Natural (CC3), 1 (1, 1) ball.

Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm): 24” circular and DPNs; US size 7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular and DPNs.

Notions: Removable marker (1) for beginning of rnds; markers (3); stitch holders or waste yarn (4); tapestry needle; darning needle.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is worked in the rnd from the bottom up. Sleeves and body are joined to circular yoke that contains stranded colorwork in three additional colors.

Please take your time and knit a gauge swatch using US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles. Recommended swatch size is at least 25 sts width and 30 rows height. Soak and let dry flat. If you are known to knit at a different tension in the rnd, please swatch in rnd. Recommended are 40 sts circumference and 30 rnds height. Soak and dry as described above.

Pattern

Sleeves

With MC and larger DPNs, CO 32 (34, 34) sts, place marker, join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.

Change to smaller DPNs.

Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 2-8: Rep Rnd 1.

Change to larger DPNs.

Rnd 9: Knit.
Rnd 10: K1, m1, k to last st before marker, m1, k1 – 34 (36, 36) sts.

Cont as est for 12 (14, 16) rnds.

Next Rnd: K1, m1, k to last st before marker, m1, k1 – 36 (38, 38) sts.

Cont in St st for 13 (17, 18) rnds.

Next Rnd: K1, m1, k to last st before marker, m1, k1 – 38 (40, 40) sts.

Cont in St st for 14 (16, 18) rnds or until Sleeve measure approx. 8 (9, 10)” including the Cuff.

Right Sleeve

K to last 4 (4, 5) sts before marker, slip these rem sts onto holder or waste yarn, as well as the following 5 (5, 5) sts. Put rem 29 (31, 30) sts on a separate holder or waste yarn and set sleeve aside. Mark as Right Sleeve.

Left Sleeve

K to last 5 (5, 5) sts before marker, slip these rem sts onto holder or waste yarn, as well as the following 4 (4, 5) sts. Put rem 29 (31, 30) sts on separate holder or waste yarn and set sleeve aside. Mark as Left Sleeve.

Body

With MC and larger circular needles, CO 90 (98, 100) sts, place marker, join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.

Change to smaller circular needles.

Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 2-8: Rep Rnd 1.

Change to larger circular needles.

Size 2 years only

Rnd 9: *K5, m1; rep from * 17 more times – 108 sts.

Size 3 years only

Rnd 9: *K5, m1, k5, m1, k6, m1, (k5, m1, k6, m1) 3 times; rep from* around – 116 sts.

Size 4 years Only

Rnd 9: *K5, m1; rep from * 19 more times – 120 sts.

All sizes

Rnd 10: Work in St st around, placing another marker after 54 (58, 60) sts.

Cont in St st for 45 (48, 50) rnds.

K to last 4 (4, 5) sts before second marker. This part makes for the Front of the sweater. K the following 5 sts and put these sts and the following 5 (5, 5) sts on holder or waste yarn.

K to last 5 (5, 5) sts before end of rnd and put these and the following 4 (4, 5) on holder or waste yarn. This part is the Back and the Left armhole. Set marker for beg of rnd right before these sts on hold, because from here your yoke will begin.

Yoke

Note: Pull the yarn quite tightly when joining Sleeves and Body to avoid laddering.

Take Left Sleeve and using live MC from sweater body, k29 (31, 30) sts of the Sleeve, place marker, k44 (48, 50) sts from the front of the body, place marker, join Right Sleeve, same as Left Sleeve, k29 (31, 30) sts of the Sleeve, place marker, k46 (50, 50) sts from the back of the body – 148 (160, 160) sts.

Knit over Body and Sleeves for 3 (4, 4) more rnds.

Dec Rnd: Knit to last st before end of rnd, remove marker, slip st back to left needle, replace marker, k2tog, *k to last st before next marker, remove marker, k2tog; rep from * once more, k to end of rnd – 144 (156, 156) sts.

Next Rnd: Knit.

Next Rnd: The first st is the first one of the Stranded Yoke Pattern, following the color chart from right to left or working as described below.

Notes about yarn dominance: In stranded knitting you hold at least two strands in your hand. The one you´ve chosen to be the upper strand should stay the upper strand when carried along behind knitted sts. Try not to mess the strands up. It makes pulling them separately out of the skein harder, and the yarn held underneath will show up more expressive in your pattern than the one held upon. The lower-held strand seems to make bolder sts with more impact. So, if you´ve got a pattern section where a color is knitted only sparingly, I recommend to carry this color underneath the color knitted more frequently. This will prevent its sparingly scattered sts from disappearing beneath the wide sections of the other color. For example, from Rnd 9 the Camel colorway should be carried underneath and from Rnds 11-16, the Marine colored strand.

Rnd 1: *K1 (MC), k1 (CC1), K4 (MC); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 2: *K3 (CC1), k3 (MC); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 3: *K4 (CC1), k1 (MC), k1 (CC1); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 4: *K1 (CC1), k1 (CC2), k4 (CC1); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 5: *K3 (CC2), k3 (CC1); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 6: *K4 (CC2), k1 (CC1), k1 (CC2); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 7: *K1 (CC2), k1 (CC3), k4 (CC2); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 8: *K3 (CC3), k3 (CC2); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 9: *K4 (CC3), k1 (CC2), k1 (CC3); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 9.
Rnd 11: *K1 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k4 (CC3); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 12: *K1 (CC1), k1 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k2tog (CC3), k1 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k1 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k3 (CC3); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 13: *K1 (CC1), k1 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k2 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k1 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k3 (CC3); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 14: *K1 (CC1), k1 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k2 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k1 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k1 (CC3), k2tog (CC3); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 15: *K1 (CC3), k1 (CC1), k3 (CC3); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 15.
Rnd 17: *K1 (CC3), k1 (CC2), k3 (CC3); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 18: *K3 (CC2), k2 (CC1); rep from * 23 (25, 25) more times.
Rnd 19: *K1 (CC2), k1 (CC3), k1 (CC2), k2tog (CC2), k1 (CC2), k1 (CC3), k3 (CC2); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 20: *K3 (CC3), k1 (CC2), k3 (CC3), k2 (CC2); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 21: *K1 (CC2), k1 (CC3), k3 (CC2), k1 (CC3), k1 (CC2), k2tog (CC2); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 22: *K1 (CC2), k1 (CC3), k3 (CC2), k1 (CC3), k2 (CC2); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 23: *K3 (CC2), k2tog (CC2), k2 (CC2), k1 (CC1); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 24: *K1 (CC1), k4 (CC2), k2 (CC1); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 25: *K2 (CC1), k2tog (CC2), k3 (CC1); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 26: *K5 (CC1), k1 (MC); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 27: *K1 (MC), k3 (CC1), k2 (MC); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times.
Rnd 28: *K2 (MC), k1 (CC1), k3 (MC); rep from * 11 (12, 12) more times. (72 (78, 78) sts)

Neck

Change to smaller DPNs.

Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnds 2-5: Rep Rnd 1.

Change to larger DPNs.

BO loosely in pattern.

Cut yarn and pull tail through the last loop to secure it during the finishing process.

Finishing

Close the underarm sts using Kitchener st. Gently soak sweater in lukewarm water, rinse it, roll it in a towel and push hard on the roll to remove excess water. Remove the towel and lay the sweater out flat to air-dry. After it is completely dry, weave in all loose ends.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 16” [40.5 cm] circumference to fit toddler size.

Gauge: 16 sts and 21 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn:

 Wendy Aspire Chunky (80% Wool, 20% Alpaca Aspire): 153 yards ([140 meters]/100 grams): 3243, 1 ball

Needles: US size 10 (6 mm): straight

Notions: Cable needle; tapestry needle; two decorative buttons [3 cm]

Special Stitches

C4F: Sl 2 sts to cable needle (cn), hold to front, k2, k2 from cn.

C4B: Sl 2 sts to cable needle (cn), hold to back, k2, k2 from cn.

Pattern Notes

This hat is knitted flat in two pieces and then sewn together. Two buttons are attached for decorative purposes.

Pattern

Band

CO 20 sts.
Rows 1-2: *K1, p1; rep from * across row.
Row 3: K2, p2, k12, p2, k2.
Row 4 and all even rows: K4, p12, k4.
Row 5: K2, p2, (C4F) 3 times, p2, k2.
Row 7: K2, p2, k12, p2, k2.
Row 9: K2, p2, k2, (C4B) twice, k2, p2, k2.
Row 10: Same as Row 4.
Rows 11-98: Rep Rows 3-10.

BO all sts.

Hat

CO 56 sts.
Rows 1-18: Work in St st (knit 1 RS row, purl 1 WS row) for 18 rows, starting with a knit row.
Row 19: (K5, k2tog) 8 times – 48 sts.

Row 20 and all even rows: Purl.

Row 21: (K4, k2tog) 8 times – 40 sts.

Row 23: (K3, k2tog) 8 times – 32 sts.
Row 25: (K2, k2tog) 8 times – 24 sts.
Row 27: (K1, k2tog) 8 times – 16 sts.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten.

Finishing

Using mattress stitch, sew along the side edge. Sew the band to the cast-on edge of the hat, overlapping the end. Attach two decorative buttons to the side of the band.

Weave in all ends. Block as needed.

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