Skill level: intermediate

Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) to fit waist 26½ (27, 29, 31½, 34½)” / [67 (68.5, 73.5, 80, 88) cm]

4” / [10 cm] positive ease recommended.

Gauge: 25 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] over back cabled pattern using US size 8 (5 mm) needles, blocked; 19 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Reversed St st pattern using US size 8 (5 mm) needles, blocked.

Materials

Yarn:

 Rowan Fine Tweed (100% Wool; 98 yards [90 meters]/25 grams): 366 Malham, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls;

 Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lace (100% Alpaca; 437 yards [400 meters]/100 grams): 1406 Black, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins.

Needles: US size 8 (5 mm): circulars and DPNs; US size 6 (4mm): circulars.

Notions: Markers (10); stitch holders (4); tapestry needle; scrap yarn.

Abbreviations

st(s) – stitch (stitches)
k – knit
p – purl
yo – yarn over
St st – stockinette
CO – cast on
sl1wyif – Sl1 st with yarn in front of work
sl1wyib – Sl1 st with yarn to the back of work
RN – right needle
LN – left needle
CN – cable needle
C4B – Sl2 sts on CN, hold to back, k2 from LN, k2 from CN.
C4F – Sl2 sts on CN, hold to front, k2 from LN, k2 from CN.
C4BPP – Sl2 sts on CN, hold to back, k2 from LN, p2 from CN.
C4FPP – Sl2 sts on CN, hold to front, p2 from LN, k2 from CN.
C4BKP – Sl2 sts on CN, hold to back, k2 from LN, k1, p1 from CN.
C4FKP – Sl2 sts on CN, hold to front, k1, p1 from LN, k2 from CN.

Pattern Notes

Cardigan is worked holding one strand of each yarn together throughout.

Pattern

Pocket (Make 2)

With larger needles, CO 22 sts.

Work in St st for 4” / [10 cm], decreasing 2 sts evenly on last WS row. Place sts on stitch holder.

Body

With smaller needles, CO 143 (149, 157, 173, 189) sts.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1wyib, sl1wyif, k1, *p1, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, p1, k1, sl1wyif, p1.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1wyib, k1, sl1wyif, *k1, p1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, sl1wyif, k1, p1.

Rep Rows 1-2 until piece measures 2” / [5 cm], ending with WS row, decreasing 1 st at last row – 142 (148, 156, 172, 188) sts.

Switch to larger needles.

Set-up Row 1 (RS): Sl1wyib, sl1wyif, k1, PM, p2 (3, 3, 5, 7), PM, work Chart A, PM, p2 (3, 5, 7, 9), PM (right side marker), p24 (25, 27, 31, 35), PM, work Chart B, PM, p24 (25, 27, 31, 35), PM (left side marker), p2 (3, 5, 7, 9), PM, work Chart A, PM, p2 (3, 3, 5, 7), PM, k1, sl1wyif, p1.

Set-up Row 2 (WS): Sl1wyib, k1, sl1wyif, SM, k to M, work Chart A, SM, (k to M, SM) twice, work Chart B, (SM, k to M) twice, SM, work Chart A, SM, k to M, SM, sl1wyif, k1, p1.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1wyib, sl1wyif, k1, SM, p to M, SM, work Chart A, SM, (p to M, SM) twice, work Chart B, (SM, p to M) twice, SM, work Chart A, SM, p to M, SM, k1, sl1wyif, p1.

Row 2 (WS): Sl1wyib, k1, sl1wyif, SM, k to M, work Chart A, SM, (k to M, SM) twice, work Chart B, (SM, k to M) twice, SM, work Chart A, SM, k to M, SM, sl1wyif, k1, p1.

Rep Rows 1-2 until piece measures 6” / [15 cm].

Insert Pockets

Set-up Row 1 (RS): Sl1wyib, sl1wyif, k1, SM, p to M, SM, work first 4 sts of Chart A, transfer next 22 Body sts to stitch holder, work 5-26 sts of Chart A across sts of 1^st Pocket, work last 4 sts of Chart A across 4 Body sts to M, SM, (p to M, SM) twice, work Chart B, (SM, p to M) twice, SM, work first 4 sts of Chart A, transfer next 22 Body sts to stitch holder, work 5-26 sts of Chart A across sts of 2^nd Pocket, work last 4 sts of Chart A across 4 Body sts to M, SM, p to M, SM, k1, sl1wyif, p1.

Set-up Row 2 (WS): Sl1wyib, k1, sl1wyif, SM, k to M, work Chart A, SM, (k to M, SM) twice, work Chart B, (SM, k to M) twice, SM, work Chart A, SM, k to M, SM, sl1wyif, k1, p1.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1wyib, sl1wyif, k1, SM, p to M, SM, work Chart A, SM, (p to M, SM) twice, work Chart B, (SM, p to M) twice, SM, work Chart A, SM, p to M, SM, k1, sl1wyif, p1.

Row 2 (WS): Sl1wyib, k1, sl1wyif, SM, k to M, work Chart A, SM, (k to M, SM) twice, work Chart B, (SM, k to M) twice, SM, work Chart A, SM, k to M, SM, sl1wyif, k1, p1.

Rep Rows 1-2 until piece measures 8¾ (9¼, 10¼, 12,12¾)” / [22.25 (23.5, 26, 30.5, 32.5) cm].

Divide Back and Fronts

Set-up Row (RS): Sl1wyib, sl1wyif, k1, SM, p to M, SM, work Chart A, SM, p to 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts to M, BO 2 (4, 4, 6, 6) sts (removing side M), p to M, SM, work Chart B, SM, p to 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts to M, BO 2 (4, 4, 6, 6) sts (removing side M), p to M, SM, work Chart A, SM, p to M, SM, k1, sl1wyif, p1 – 36 (38, 39, 42, 46) sts for each Front, 66 (64, 70, 76, 84) sts for Back.

Transfer live Back sts to stich holder and work Left Front and Right Front separately as folls:

Left Front

Next Row (WS): Sl1wyib, k1, sl1wyif, SM, k to M, work Chart A, SM, k to end.

Dec Row (RS): BO 0 (0, 1, 1, 1) st, work in patt as est to end, slipping markers – 36 (38, 38, 41, 45) sts.

Rep last 2 rows 0 (0, 1, 2, 4) times more – 36 (38, 37, 39, 41) sts.

Work straight in pattern until Armhole measures 4 (4, 5½, 6½, 7)” / [10 (10, 14, 16.5, 17.75) cm], ending with a RS row.

Inc Row (WS): Work in patt as est to end of row, CO 26 (33, 34, 34, 37) sts – 62 (71, 71, 73, 78) sts.
Set-up Row (RS): P2, PM, work Chart B, PM, p to M, SM, work Chart A, SM, p to M, SM, k1, sl1wyif, p1.
Next Row (WS): Sl1wyib, k1, sl1wyif, SM, k to M, work Chart A, SM, k to M, SM, work Chart B, SM, k2.

Work straight in patt as est until piece measures 6½ (6¼, 7, 7¾, 8½)” / [16.75 (17.25, 18.25, 20, 22) cm] from Inc Row.

BO all sts in patt.

Right Front

Rejoin yarn ready to work a WS row.

Dec Row (WS): BO 0 (0, 1, 1, 1) st, work in patt as est to end, slipping markers – 36 (38, 38, 41, 45) sts.

Next Row (RS): Sl1wyib, k1, sl1wyif, SM, k to M, work Chart A, SM, k to end.

Rep last 2 rows 0 (0, 1, 2, 4) times more – 36 (38, 37, 39, 41) sts.

Work straight in patt until armhole measures 4 (4, 5½, 6½, 7)” / [10 (10, 14, 16.5, 17.75) cm], ending with a WS row.

Inc Row (RS): Work in patt as est to end of row, CO 26 (33, 34, 34, 37) sts – 62 (71, 71, 73, 78) sts.
Set-up Row (WS): K2, PM, work Chart B, PM, k to M, SM, work Chart A, SM, k to M, SM, sl1wyif, k1, p1.
Next Row (RS): Sl1wyib, sl1wyif, k1, SM, p to M, SM, work Chart A, SM, p to M, SM, work Chart B, SM, p2.

Work straight in patt as est until piece measures 6½ (6¼, 7, 7¾, 8½)” / [16.75 (17.25, 18.25, 20, 22) cm] from Inc Row.

BO all sts in patt.

Back

Sizes 2 and 4 only

BO all sts in patt.

Sizes – (-, 6, 8, 10) only

Rejoin yarn ready to work a WS row.

Dec row 1 (WS): BO 1 st, k to M, SM, work Chart B, SM, k to end – 1 st dec’d.
Dec row 2 (WS): BO 1 st, p to M, SM, work Chart B, SM, p to end – 1 st dec’d.

Rep last rows – (-, 1, 2, 4) times more – – (-, 66, 70, 74) sts.

BO all sts in patt.

Join Back and Fronts

Sew BO edges of fronts together. Sew Front to Back, placing Fronts seam in the middle of Back.

Sleeves

With larger needles and RS facing, pick up and k50 (50, 56, 60, 64) sts along armhole edge, beg at center underarm, PM for beg rnd.

Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to M.

Rep Rnd 1 until Sleeve measures 9 (10¾, 11¾, 13½, 14½)” / [22.75 (27.25, 29.75, 34.25) cm].

BO sts in patt.

Pocket Binding

Transfer live pocket sts to smaller needles, ready to work a RS row, CO 1 st – 23 sts.

Rib Row 1 (RS): K2, *p1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rib Row 2 (WS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rep Rib Rows 1-2 until rib measures 1½” / [1.75 cm].

BO in rib.

Rep for 2^nd pocket.

Finishing

Sew pockets in place and sew pockets rib binding in place.

Weave in ends. Wet-block to measurements.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Measurements 10” body circumference x 5½” body height

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in St st before stuffing

18 sts and 28 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in St st after stuffing

Materials

Yarn:

 Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash (90% Superwash Wool, 7% Acrylic, 3% Viscose; 284 yards [259 meters]/100 grams): 413 Smoke (MC), 1 ball; 410 Porcelain (B), 1 ball; 412 Ebony (C), 1 ball; 406 Aegean (D), 1 ball.

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm): set of dpns

Notions: Tapestry needle; polyester stuffing

Special Stitches

I-Cord: *K3, slide sts to other end of dpn and place in left hand; rep from *.

Pattern

Body

With B, CO 8 sts. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd.

Increase Section

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *K1, m1; rep from * to end – 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *K2, m1; rep from * to end – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: *K3, m1; rep from * to end – 32 sts.
Rnd 7: Knit.
Rnd 8: *K4, m1; rep from * to end – 40 sts.
Rnd 9: Knit.
Rnd 10: *K5, m1; rep from * to end – 48 sts.

Work 28 rnds even in St st.

Decrease Section

Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog; rep from * to end – 42 sts.
Rnds 2-4: Knit.
Rnd 5: *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end – 36 sts.
Rnds 6-8: Knit.
Rnd 9: *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end – 30 sts.
Rnds 10-12: Knit.
Rnd 13: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end – 24 sts.
Rnds 14-15: Knit.

BO all sts leaving a 12” tail for sewing on Head. With cast-on tail, sew cast-on edge closed.

Legs (make 2)

With MC, CO 12 sts. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd.

Knit 26 rnds.

Foot

Switch to C. Knit 10 rnds.

Dec Rnd: (K2tog, k2, ssk) twice – 8 sts.

Place first 4 sts on one dpn, place last 4 sts on separate dpn. Graft the 2 sets of sts using kitchener st.

With C, using a running stitch, embroider a small heart on the Foot.

Stuff Foot firmly, using a blunt object such as the end of a pencil if needed to push stuffing down.

Stuff Leg very lightly.

Arms (make 2)

With MC, cast on 12 sts. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd. Knit 20 rnds.

Foot

Switch to C.

Knit 10 rnds.

Dec Rnd: (K2tog, k2, ssk) twice – 8 sts.

Place first 4 sts on one dpn, place last 4 sts on separate dpn. Graft the 2 sets of sts using kitchener st.

With C, using a running stitch, embroider a small heart on the Foot.

Stuff Foot firmly, using a blunt object such as the end of a pencil if needed to push stuffing down.

Stuff Arm very lightly.

Head

With B, CO 8 sts. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd.

Increase Section

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *K1, m1; rep from * to end – 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *K2, m1; rep from * to end – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: K2, (m1, k4) twice, m1, k1, m1, k2, m1, k1, (m1, k4) twice, m1, k2 – 32 sts.
Rnd 7: Knit.
Rnd 8: K2, (m1, k4) 3 times, (m1, k2) twice, (m1, k4) 3 times, m1, k2 – 41 sts.
Rnd 9: Knit.
Rnd 10: K3, (m1, k5) 3 times, m1, k2, m1, k1, m1, k2, (m1, k5) 3 times, m1, k3 – 51 sts.
Rnd 11: Knit.
Rnd 12: K25, m1, k1, m1, k25 – 53 sts.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: K26, m1, k1, m1, k26 – 55 sts.
Rnd 15: Knit.

Decrease Section

Rnd 1: K25, ssk, k1, k2tog, k25 – 53 sts.
Rnd 2: K24, ssk, k1, k2tog, k24 – 51 sts.
Rnd 3: K23, ssk, k1, k2tog, k23 – 49 sts.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: K22, ssk, k1, k2tog, k22 – 47 sts.
Rnd 6: Knit.
Rnd 7: K21, ssk, k1, k2tog, k21 – 45 sts.
Rnds 8-9: Knit.
Rnd 10: K21, sl1-k2tog-p2sso, k21 – 44 sts.
Rnd 11: Knit.
Rnd 12: K3, k2tog (k5, k2tog) 5 times, k3 – 37 sts.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: K2, k2tog, (k4, k2tog) 5 times, k3 – 31 sts.
Rnd 15: Knit.
Rnd 16: K1, k2tog, (k3, k2tog) 5 times, k3 – 25 sts.
Rnd 17: K2tog, (k2, k2tog) 5 times, k3 – 19 sts.
Rnd 18: (K3tog) 5 times, (k2tog) twice – 7 sts.

Break yarn leaving a 8” tail. Pass tail through rem live sts, pull taut, fasten off. With cast-on tail, sew cast-on edge closed.

With C, embroider a nose.

With C, embroider eyes.

Ears

Outer Ears (make 2)

With MC, CO 9 sts.

Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Rows 3-22: Cont in St st.
Row 23: K1, k2tog, k3, ssk, k1 – 7 sts rem.
Rows 24-28: Cont in St st.
Row 29: K1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k1 – 5 sts rem.
Rows 30-32: Cont in St st.
Row 33: K1, k3tog, k1 – 3 sts.

BO rem sts.

Inner Ears (make 2)

With B, CO 9 sts. Work as for Outer Ear.

With WS tog, sew an Inner Ear to an Outer Ear all the way around perimeter of both pieces, going through only the outer half-stitch of each side.

Sew Ears to Head, using photos as a guide. (Though you may wish to sew Ears on after making Hat to determine best placement.)

Sew Arms and Legs to Body.

Hat

With D, CO 48 sts. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd

Rnds 1-4: *K1, p1; rep from * around.

Shape Brim with short-rows

Row 1 (RS): Work in patt over 16 sts, wrap next st and turn.
Row 2 (WS): Work in patt over 32 sts, wrap next st and turn.
Row 3: Work in patt over 28 sts, wrap next st and turn.
Row 4: Work in patt over 24 sts, wrap next st and turn.
Row 5: Work in patt over 20 sts, wrap next st and turn.
Row 6: Work in patt over 16 sts, wrap next st and turn.
Row 7: Work in patt over 12 sts, wrap next st and turn.
Row 8: Work in patt over 8 sts, wrap next st and turn.

Begin working in the round again

Rnd 1: Work in patt over 4 sts (to beg of rnd), work in patt over 48 sts, working tog wrapped sts.

Inc Rnd: *K8, m1; rep from * around – 54 sts.

Break D.

Switch to B.

Knit 2 rnds.

Ear Holes

Next Rnd: K13, BO next 5 sts, k18, BO next 5 sts, k13.

Next Rnd: K13, CO 5 sts, k18, CO 5, k13.

Knit 1 rnd.

Shape Crown

Rnd 1: *K7, k2tog; rep from * around – 48 sts.
Rnd 2: *K6, k2tog; rep from * around – 42 sts.
Rnd 3: *K5, k2tog; rep from * around – 36 sts.
Rnd 4: *K4, k2tog; rep from * around – 30 sts.
Rnd 5: *K3, k2tog; rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 6: *K2, k2tog; rep from * around – 18 sts.
Rnd 7: *K3tog; rep from * around – 6 sts.
Rnd 8: *K2tog; rep from * around – 3 sts.

Work 6 rows in I-Cord.

K3tog, fasten off.

Sew fastened off end of cord to beg of I-Cord at top of hat.

Weave in end. Put Hat on Head, pulling Ears out through Ear Holes.

Tail

With B, make a 1½” pompom.

Sew to Bunny butt.

Finishing

Weave in ends.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Measurements 10” body circumference x 5½” body height

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in St st before stuffing

18 sts and 28 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in St st after stuffing

Materials

Yarn:

 Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash (90% Superwash Wool, 7% Acrylic, 3% Viscose; 284 yards [259 meters]/100 grams): 414 Charcoal (MC), 1 ball; 410 Porcelain (B), 412 Ebony (C), 1 ball; 406 Aegean (D), 1 ball.

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm): set of dpns

Notions: Tapestry needle; polyester stuffing

Pattern

Body

With B, CO 8 sts. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd.

Increase Section

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *K1, m1; 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.

Work 28 rnds even in St st.

Decrease Section

Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog; rep from * around – 42 sts.
Rnds 2-4: Knit.
Rnd 5: *K5, k2tog; rep from * around – 36 sts.
Rnds 6-8: Knit.
Rnd 9: *K4, k2tog; rep from * around – 30 sts.
Rnds 10-12: Knit.
Rnd 13: *K3, k2tog; rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnds 14-15: Knit.

BO all sts leaving a 12” tail for sewing on Head. With cast-on tail, sew cast-on edge closed.

Legs (make 2)

With MC, CO 12 sts. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd.

Knit 26 rnds.

Foot

Switch to C.

Knit 10 rnds.

Dec Rnd: (K2tog, k2, ssk) twice – 8 sts.

Place first 4 sts on one dpn, place last 4 sts on separate dpn. Graft the 2 sets of sts using kitchener st.

With C, using a running stitch, embroider a small heart on the Foot.

Stuff Foot firmly, using a blunt object such as the end of a pencil, if needed, to push stuffing down.

Stuff Legs very lightly.

Arms (make 2)

With MC, CO 12 sts. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd.

Knit 20 rnds.

Foot

Switch to C.

Knit 10 rnds.

Dec Rnd: (K2tog, k2, ssk) twice – 8 sts.

Place first 4 sts on one dpn, place last 4 sts on separate dpn. Graft the 2 sets of sts using kitchener st.

With C, using a running stitch, embroider a small heart on the Foot. Stuff Foot firmly, using a blunt object such as the end of a pencil if needed to push stuffing down.

Stuff Arms very lightly.

Head

With B, CO 8 sts. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd.

Increase Section

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *K1, m1; rep from * to end – 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *K2, m1; rep from * to end – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: K2, (m1, k4) twice, m1, k1, m1, k2, m1, k1, (m1, k4) twice, m1, k2 – 32 sts.
Rnd 7: Knit.
Rnd 8: K2, (m1, k4) 3 times, (m1, k2) twice, (m1, k4) 3 times, m1, k2 – 41 sts.
Rnd 9: Knit.
Rnd 10: K3, (m1, k5) 3 times, m1, k2, m1, k1, m1, k2, (m1, k5) 3 times, m1, k3 – 51 sts.
Rnd 11: Knit.
Rnd 12: K25, m1, k1, m1, k25 – 53 sts.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: K26, m1, k1, m1, k26 – 55 sts.

Break B.

Switch to MC.

Rnd 15: Knit.

Decrease Section

Rnd 1: K25, ssk, k1, k2tog, k25 – 53 sts.
Rnd 2: K24, ssk, k1, k2tog, k24 – 51 sts.
Rnd 3: K23, ssk, k1, k2tog, k23 – 49 sts.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: K22, ssk, k1, k2tog, k22 – 47 sts.
Rnd 6: Knit.
Rnd 7: K21, ssk, k1, k2tog, k21 – 45 sts.
Rnds 8-9: Knit.
Rnd 10: K21, sl1-k2tog-p2sso, k21 – 43 sts.
Rnd 11: Knit.
Rnd 12: K3, k2tog (k5, k2tog) 5 times, k3 – 37 sts.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: K2, k2tog, (k4, k2tog) 5 times, k3 – 31 sts.
Rnd 15: Knit.

Stuff Head.

Rnd 16: K1, k2tog, (k3, k2tog) 5 times, k3 – 25 sts.
Rnd 17: K2tog, (k2, k2tog) 5 times, k3 – 19 sts.
Rnd 18: (K3tog) 5 times, (k2tog) twice – 7 sts.

Break yarn leaving a 8” tail. Pass tail through rem live sts, pull taut, fasten off. With cast-on tail, sew cast-on edge closed.

With C, embroider a nose.

With B, embroider eyes.

With C, embroider a pupil on each eye.

Ears

Outer Ear (make 2)

With MC, CO 13 sts.

Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Rows 3-10: Cont in St st.
Row 11: K1, k2tog, k7, ssk, k1 – 11 sts.
Rows 12-14: Cont in St st.
Row 15: K1, k2tog, k5, ssk, k1 – 9 sts.
Row 16: Purl.
Row 17: K1, k2tog, k3, ssk, k1 – 7 sts.
Row 18: Purl.
Row 19: K1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k1 – 5 sts.
Row 20: P1, p3tog, p1 – 3 sts.
Row 21: K3tog.

Fasten off last st.

Inner Ear (make 2)

With B, work as for Outer Ear.

With WS tog, sew an Inner Ear to an Outer Ear all the way around perimeter of both pieces, going through only the outer half-stitch of each side.

Sew Ears to Head, using photos as a guide.

Sew Arms and Legs to Body.

Scarf

With D, CO 8 sts.

Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rows 2-3: With B, rep Row 1.
Rows 4-5: With D, rep Row 1.

Cont in est’d rib pattern, changing colors every 2 rows, until Scarf meas 22” long, ending with D.

BO all sts using D.

Fringe

Cut 16, 4” pieces of D.

Attach 1 piece of fringe to each cast-on and bind-off st. Trim fringe to 1”.

Tail

With MC, CO 12 sts, leaving a 8” tail. Divide evenly among dpns and join to work in the rnd.

Rnds 1-2: Knit.
Rnd 3: *K3, m1; rep from * to end – 16 sts.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: *K4, m1; rep from * to end – 20 sts.
Rnds 6-22: Knit.

Shape Tail

Rnd 1: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end – 16 sts.
Rnd 2: Knit.

Switch to B.

Rnds 3-4: Knit.
Rnd 5: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end – 12 sts.
Rnds 6-8: Knit.
Rnd 9: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end – 8 sts.
Rnds 10-11: Knit.
Rnd 12: *K2tog; rep from * to end – 4 sts.

Break yarn leaving a 6” tail. Pass tail through rem live sts, pull taut, fasten off. Sew tail to fox butt.

Finishing

Weave in all ends.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

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

Length from shoulder to hem: 13 (14, 14, 15)”

Sample shown in size 12 month.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn:

 Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% Wool; 420 yards [384 meters]/100grams): Posy, 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins.

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm): 16″ and 24” circular; US size 4 (3.5 mm): a set of 4 DPNs; US size 5 (3.75 mm): 24″ circular (only for skirt hem lace pattern B)

Notions: Stitch markers (1 of different color to mark beginning of round); removable markers (as needed for skirt flower pattern); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three ½” (12 mm) buttons.

Abbreviations

BOR: beg-of-round.
CO: cast on
cdd: centered double decrease (slip 2 sts knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped sts over)
K: knit
K2tog: knit 2 sts together
P: purl
m: marker
Kfb: Knit front and back into the same stitch (inc 1 st)
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): stitches
sl3wyif: slip 3 stitches with yarn in front of work
Yo: yarn over

Special Stitches

Make 9 sts from 3 sts: [K3tog, (yo, k3tog) 4 times] all in the same 3 sts – 3 sts inc’d to 9 sts.

Sk2p: Slip1, k2tog, pass the slip stitch over – 2 sts dec’d.
K3tog: Knit 3 stitches together.

Estonian Flower Chart A (worked over a multiple of 12 sts over 8-rnds repeat)

Rnd 1 (Inc): *Make 9 sts from 3 sts, sk2p, k3, k3tog; rep from * to end.
Rnds 2, 4, and 6: Knit to end.
Rnd 3: *(K3, yo) twice, k3, ssk, k1, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Rnd 5 (Dec): *Sk2p, yo, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3tog, cdd; rep from * to end.
Rnd 7: *K4, yo, cdd, yo, k5*; rep from * to end.
Rnd 8: Knit to end.

Rep Rnds 1-8 for patt.

Lace Pattern Chart B (Skirt hem lace)

Rnds 1 and 5: *(Yo, ssk) twice, yo, cdd, (yo, k2tog) twice, yo, k1; rep from * to end.
Rnds 2, 4, and 6: K to end.
Rnds 3 and 7: *K1, (yo, ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k2; rep from * to end.
Rnd 8: K to end.
Rnd 9: Remove m, k1, replace m and go to Set-up Rnd for Crochet Chain Bind-Off.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked flat in rows then in the round from the top down.

Pattern

With smaller 16″ circular needle, CO 56 (62, 68, 72) sts, do not join for working in the round. Working back and forth, knit 3 rows, slip first stitch of every row with yarn in front purlwise.

Next Row RS (First Buttonhole Row): Sl1, k1, yo, k2tog, k to end.

Next Row (WS): Sl1, k10 (11, 12, 13), pm, k6 (7, 8, 8), pm, k22 (24, 26, 28), pm, k6 (7, 8, 8), pm, k11 (12, 13, 14).

Begin Raglan Shaping

Next Row 1 (RS): Sl1, *k to 1 st before next m, kfb, sm, kfb; rep from * 3 more times, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; 64 (70, 76, 80) sts.

Row 2 (WS): Sl1, k3, p to last 4 sts slipping the markers, k4.

Rep Rows 1-2, 3 (3, 4, 4) more times – 88 (94, 108, 112) sts.

Next Row RS (Second Buttonhole Row): Sl1, k1, yo, k2tog, *k to 1 st before next m, kfb, sm, kfb; rep from * 3 more times to last 4 sts, k4 – 8 sts inc’d; 96 (102, 116, 120) sts.

Next Row (WS): Sl1, k3, p to last 4 sts slipping the markers, k4.

Rep Rows 1-2, 4 (4, 4, 5) more times – 128 (134, 148, 160) sts.

Next Row RS (Third Buttonhole Row): Sl1, k1, yo, k2tog, *k to 1 st before next m, kfb, sm, kfb; rep from * 3 more times to last 4 sts, k4 – 8 sts inc’d; 136 (142, 156, 168) sts.

Next Row (WS): Sl1, k3, p to last 4 sts slipping the markers, k4.

Next Row (RS): Sl1, *k to 1 st before next m, kfb, sm, kfb; rep from * 3 more times to last 4 sts, k4 – 8 sts inc’d; 144 (150, 164, 176) sts.

Next Row (WS): Sl1, k3, p to last 4 sts slipping the markers, k4.

Join to work in the round

Next Rnd: With RS of work facing you, slip last 4 sts from left hand needle onto a DPN, hold it behind the first 4 sts on the right-hand needle, *knit the stitch on the needle together with the first stitch on the DPN, rep from * for next 3 sts, pm in different color than raglan markers, this marker will indicate the new beginning of the rnd. The garment is joined and will now be worked in rounds – 4 sts dec’d; 140 (146, 160, 172) sts.

Rnd 1: *K to 1 st before next m, kfb, sm, kfb; rep from * 3 more times – 8 sts inc’d; 148 (154, 168, 180) sts.
Rnd 2: K to end.

Size 6 month only

Sl BOR m and removing other markers as you come to them, k23, CO 6 sts with backward loop method, place next 30 sts on waste yarn for sleeve, k46, CO 6 sts with backward loop method, place next 30 sts on waste yarn for sleeve, k to end – 100 sts.

Work 6 rnds in Garter St (knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd).

Go to Skirt Inc.

Sizes – (12, 18, 24) months only

Rep Rnds 1-2, – (2, 2, 1) more times – – (170, 184, 188) total sts on needle; – (48, 52, 54) for Back, – (35, 38, 38) for each Sleeve, – (52, 56, 58) for Front.

Separate Sleeves: Sl BOR m and removing other markers as you come to them, k- (25, 28, 29), CO- (7, 8, 8) sts with backward loop method, place next – (35, 38, 38) sts on waste yarn for sleeve, k- (48, 52, 54) front sts, CO- (7, 8, 8) sts with backward loop method, place next – (35, 38, 38) sts on waste yarn for sleeve, k to end – (114, 124, 128) sts.

Next Rnd: Evenly Inc – (6, 8, 16) sts – – (120, 132, 144) sts.

Work 6 rnds in Garter St (knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd).

Go to Skirt Inc.

Skirt Inc

All Sizes: 15 (15, 16, 18) rep of 12-st patt

Size 6 month: *Kfb, kfb, kfb, kfb, k1; rep from * to end – 180 sts.
Size 12 month: *K1, kfb; rep from * to end – 180 sts.
Size 18 month: *K1, kfb; rep * from to last 12 sts, k12 – 192 sts.
Size 24 months: *K1, kfb; rep from * to end – 216 sts.

Knit 1 rnd.

Next Rnd: Starting with Rnd 1 of Estonian Flower Chart A, work the 12-st rep over all sts.

Cont as est until 7 rnds of Estonian Flower Chart A have been completed. (You can choose to put different color marker than BOR m after each set of 12 sts)

Work Rnd 8 of Estonian Flower Chart A to 2 sts from end. Sl2 sts from left hand needle to right hand needle, remove BOR m, sl2 sts back to left needle and place BOR m. This will be the new position for BOR m for the start of new round for chart A.

Next Rnd: Work Estonian Flower Chart A over all sts.

Cont as est to the end of Rnd 8 for the next 6 (7, 8, 9)”, then work Lace Pattern Chart B for the skirt hem.

Next Rnd: Using needle one size larger and starting with Rnd 1 of Lace Pattern Chart B, work the 12-st rep over all sts.

Cont as est to the end of Rnd 8 of Lace Chart B to end.

Remove BOR m, k1, replace BOR m and go to Set-up Rnd for Crochet Chain Bind-Off.

Crochet Chain Bind Off

Set-up Rnd: Sl next 3 sts from LH needle onto a crochet hook.

Pull the loop of yarn through all 3 sts that were on the crochet hook. This forms the first st of your crochet chain.

Pull the yarn loop through the st on the hook 5 times to create a crochet chain.

Crochet loop repeat: *Sl next 3 sts from your needle onto the crochet hook, remember you also have one more st (the end of your crochet chain) on the hook also.

Pull the yarn through all 3 sts. There are now 2 loops of yarn on the crochet hook.

Pull yarn through both sts on the needle, this forms the first st of your crochet chain. You can also see now that the first crochet chain you made forms a crocheted loop at the start of your work.

Pull the yarn loop through the st on your hook 5 more times to complete the crochet chain.**

Repeat from * to ** until you reach the last sts to be bind off.

At the end, you have a crochet chain of 5, break yarn and pull the yarn tail through the final st on your hook.

Thread the yarn tail on tapestry needle and use the yarn tail to join the first and the last st of the BO so the BO edge appears continuous.

Sleeve

Each Sleeve is worked in the round from the underarm on a set of US size 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs.

Place sts from the holder for Sleeve evenly onto the DPNs.

With RS facing, beginning in the center of the underarm, pm to indicate beginning of rnd, pick up and k3 (4, 4, 4) sts, pick up and k1 st at the gap between the under arm and sleeve sts, k the rem Sleeve sts to the end of the rnd, pick up and k1 st at the gap between the under arm and sleeve sts, pick up and k3 (3, 4, 4) sts – 38 (44, 48, 48) sts on needles, join to work in the rnd.

Next Rnd (Dec): K2 (3, 3, 3), k2tog, k to last 4 (4, 5, 5), ssk, k to end of rnd – 2 sts dec’d; 36 (42, 46, 46) sts.

Next Rnd: Knit.

Next Rnd (Dec): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 – 2 sts dec’d; 34 (40, 44, 44) sts.

Knit next 2 rnds.

Next Rnd (Dec): *K6 (4, 4, 4), k2tog; rep from * to 2 (4, 8, 8) sts from end, k to end – 30 (34, 38, 38) sts.

Knit next rnd.

Work in Garter St (knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd) for the next 6 rnds.

BO all sts, being careful not to bind off too tightly.

Repeat for second sleeve.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends and block the pullover gently.

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Skill Level: Advanced

Size: Finished Size 4 (6, 8, 10, 12) years to fit bust 23 (25, 26.5, 28, 30)”.

2” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 4.

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

21 sts and 28 rnds = 4″ [10 cm] in Cluster Stitch pattern with larger needles after wet blocking.

27 sts and 30 rnds = 4″ [10 cm] in 1×1 Ribbing with smaller needles after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn:

 Knitted Wit Polwarth Shimmer (85% Polwarth Wool; 15% Silk; 330 yards [302 meters]/113 grams): Ice Breaker, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm): 24” circular and DPNs; US size 2 (2.5 mm): 12” circular and DPNs.

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

Abbreviations

M1L (Lifted left-leaning increase): Insert left needle into st below leftmost st on right needle from back to front, lift, k into the back of this already knitted st – 1 st inc’d

M1R (Lifted right-leaning increase): Insert right needle into st below rightmost st on left needle from front to back, lift on to left needle, ktbl and k into the regular stitch originating in the lifted one – 1 st inc’d.

sm: set marker (again)

beg: begin(ning)

Special Stitches

Cluster St Pattern

Rnd 1: *K1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * to end.
Rnd 2: *K1, sl 5 sts as if to purl, letting yos drop and pulling sl sts to length, sl 5 sts back to left needle, (k5togtbl, yo) twice, k5togtbl; rep from * to end.
Rnd 3: *K1, k1 into each of 5 sts originating from the bundle below; rep from * to end.
Rnd 4: *K1, p5; rep from * to end.
Rnd 5: Purl.

Rep Rnds 1-5 for patt.

Pattern Notes

Pattern is worked in rnds from bottom up. Sleeves and body are joined to raglan yoke and end with saddle-shoulders.

Please take your time and knit a gauge swatch over cluster st pattern using US size 4 needles. Recommended swatch size is at least 31 sts width and 30 rows height. Soak and block to gauge measurements. If you are known to knit at a different tension in the rnd, please swatch in rnd. Recommended are 30 sts circumference and 30 rnds height. Soak and dry as described above.

Pattern

Sleeve (make 2)

With larger DPNs, CO 32 (36, 36, 38, 38) sts, pm, join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.
Change to smaller DPNs.
Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Next 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) Rnds: Rep Rnd 1.
Change to larger DPNs.
Next 5 (5, 5, 7, 6) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – 33 (37, 37, 39, 39) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – 34 (38, 38, 40, 40) sts.
Next 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – 35 (39, 39, 41, 41) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – 36 (40, 40, 42, 42) sts.
Next 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – 37 (41, 41, 43, 43) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – 38 (42, 42, 44, 44) sts.
Next 3 (4, 5, 5, 5) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – 39 (43, 43, 45, 45) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – 40 (44, 44, 46, 46) sts.
Next 4 (4, 5, 6, 5) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – 41 (45, 45, 47, 47) sts
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – 42 (46, 46, 48, 48) sts.
Next 4 (5, 4, 6, 6) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – 43 (47, 47, 49, 49) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – 44 (48, 48, 50, 50) sts.
Next 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – 45 (49, 49, 51, 51) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – 46 (50, 50, 52, 52) sts.
Next 4 (4, 5, 6, 5) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – 47 (51, 51, 53, 53) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – 48 (52, 52, 54, 54) sts.
Next 3 (5, 5, 5, 6) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – 49 (53, 53, 55, 55) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – 50 (54, 54, 56, 56) sts.

Sizes – (-, 8, 10, 12) Only
Next – (-, 5, 6, 5) Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – – (-, 55, 57, 57) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – – (-, 56, 58, 58) sts.
Size 12 OnlyNext 6 Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: K to last 1 st before m, M1R, k1 – – (-, -, -, 59) sts.
Next Rnd: K1, M1L, k to end – – (-, -, -, 60) sts.
All SizesNext 13 (15, 17, 20, 21) Rnds: Knit.
Last Rnd: K to 4 (4, 4, 2, 2) sts before m, BO the following 8 (8, 8, 4, 4) sts while removing marker. Place rem 42 (46, 48, 54, 56) sts on waste yarn or stitch holder.

Body

With larger circulars, CO 162 (172, 194, 204, 210) sts, pm, join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist.
Change to smaller circulars.
Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Cont in 1×1 Ribbing for the next 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) rnds.
Change to larger circulars.
Set-up Rnd: Decrease as following:
Size 4: *(K3, k2tog, k4, k2tog) twice, k3, k2tog; rep from * to end – 132 sts.
Size 6: *K5, k2tog, (k4, k2tog) 6 times; rep from * to end – 144 sts.
Size 8: *(K5, k2tog, k6, k2tog) 6 times, k5, k2tog; rep from * to end – 168 sts.
Size 10: *(K4, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k4, k2tog; rep from * to end – 168 sts.
Size 12: *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end – 180 sts.

Beg working in Cluster St Pattern.

To replace beg of rnd after uneven number of pattern rep, remove m, sl 3 sts from right to left needle with yarn in back, pm, cont with Rnd 1 of Cluster St Pattern.

To replace beg of rnd after even number of pattern rep, remove m, sl 3 sts from left to right needle with yarn in back, pm, continue with Rnd 1 of Cluster St Pattern.

Work 9 (11, 13, 15, 17) total rep of Cluster St pattern.

Rep Rnds 1-4 of Cluster St Pattern once more.

Last Rnd before Yoke: P62 (68, 80, 82, 88), BO 8 (8, 8, 4, 4) sts purlwise with p2togtbl before passing over the last loop, p57 (63, 75, 79, 85), pm, BO 8 (8, 8, 4, 4) sts purlwise with p2togtbl before passing over the last loop, removing m in between.

Yoke

Note: When decreasing or binding off sts over Rnd 1 of Cluster St Pattern, the yos are not counted as sts. Let them drop before you decrease or bind off. They are also not counted when st count numbers are given.

You will have to work with reduced cluster st bundles next to neck openings and sleeve markers. Please work them as described:

2 into 2: Sl 2 sts as if to purl, letting yos drop and pulling sl sts to length, sl those 2 sts back to left needle, insert right needle into rightmost st and ktbl, insert right needle into all elongated sts and k2togtbl on RS rows, accordingly ptbl and p2togtbl on WS rows.

2 into 3: Sl 3 sts as if to purl, letting yos drop and pulling sl sts to length, sl those 3 sts back to left needle, insert right needle into 2 rightmost sts and k2togtbl, insert right needle into all elongated sts and k3togtbl on RS rows, accordingly p2togtbl and p3togtbl on WS rows.

3 into 3: Sl 3 sts as if to purl, letting yos drop and pulling sl sts to length, sl those 3 sts back to left needle, k3togtbl, yo, k3togtbl, accordingly p3togtbl on WS rows.

3 into 4: Sl 4 sts as if to purl, letting yos drop and pulling sl sts to length, sl those 4 sts back to left needle, k4togtbl, yo, k4togtbl, accordingly p4togtbl on WS rows.

4 into 4: Sl 4 sts as if to purl, letting yos drop and pulling sl sts to length, sl those 4 sts back to left needle, insert right needle into 2 rightmost st and k2togtbl, insert right needle into all elongated sts and k4togtbl, yo, k4togtbl on RS rows, accordingly p2togtbl and p4togtbl on WS rows.

4 into 5: Sl 5 sts as if to purl, letting yos drop and pulling sl sts to length, sl those 5 sts back to left needle, insert right needle into 2 rightmost st and k2togtbl, insert right needle into all elongated sts and k5togtbl, yo, k5togtbl on RS rows, accordingly p2togtbl and p5togtbl on WS rows.

5 into 5: Sl 5 sts as if to purl, letting yos drop and pulling sl sts to length, sl 5 sts back to left needle, insert right needle into all 5 elongated sts and (k5togtbl, yo) twice, k5togtbl, accordingly p5togtbl on WS rows.

When purling multiple sts tog tbl doesn´t work smoothly on WS rows, turn your work before the cluster has to be done and work it from RS. Turn again when clustering is finished and follow further round/row instructions.

Sizes 4, 6, and 8 only
Rnd 1: *K1, (k1, [k1, yo] 5 times) 9 (10, 11) times, k2 (2, 2) sts, pm, k42 (46, 48) Sleeve sts, pm; rep from * to end – 198 (218, 246) sts.
Rnd 2: *K2tog, work 5 into 5, (k1, work 5 into 5) 8 (9, 10) times, k2togtbl, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * to around – 190 (210, 238) sts.
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *P2tog, p4, (k1, p5) 7 (8, 9) times, k1, p4, p2togtbl, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 182 (202, 230) sts.
Rnd 5: *P to m, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around.
Rnd 6: K2tog, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 8 (9, 10) times, k1, k2togtbl, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from beg of rnd – 174 (194, 222) sts.
Rnd 7: *K1, (k1, work 5 into 5) 9 (10, 11) times, k2, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around.
Rnd 8: *K2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl sm; rep from * – 166 (186, 214) sts.
Rnd 9: K1, *(K1, p5) 8 (9, 10) times, k1, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around.

Sizes 4 and 6 only
Rnd 10: *P to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 162 (182) sts.
Rnd 11: (K1, yo) 3 times, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 7 (8) times, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, sm, k to m, sm; rep from beg of rnd.
Rnd 12: *Work 3 into 3, (k1, work 5 into 5) 7 (8) times, k1, work 3 into 3, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 158 (178) sts.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: *P4, (k1, p5) 6 times, k1, p4, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 156 sts.
Rnd 15: Cont in patt as set, starting from Rnd 10 and decreasing on St st side of markers in Rnds 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 as est – 134 (154) sts.

Size 4 only
Rnd 25: P19, BO 11 sts purlwise for front neck opening, p18, sm, k to m, sm, p to m, sm, k to m, sm – 123 sts.

Break yarn and attach left from bind off. Slip sts between last slipped m and beg of bind off to right needle. From now on, you will work back and forth.

Turn work.

Row 1 (WS): BO 5 sts purlwise, *p1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * once, p1, sm, p to m, sm, p1, *p1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * 7 times, p1, sm, p to m, sm, p1, (yo, p1) 3 times, p1, turn work –118 sts.
Row 2 (RS): BO 5 sts knitwise, (k1, work 5 into 5) twice, k1, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, (k1, work 5 into 5) 7 times, k1, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, (k1, work 5 into 5) twice, k2tog, turn work – 108 sts.
Row 3: P2tog, p to 2 sts before end, p2togtbl – 106 sts.
Row 4: P2togtbl, p4, k1, p5, k1, sm, k to m, sm, (k1, p5) twice, k1, p3, BO 18 sts, p2, (k1, p5) twice, k1, sm, k to m, sm, k1, p5, k1, p3, p2tog – 43 sts.

From now on, you will work back and forth over left shoulder.

Row 5: K2tog, k to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 39 sts.
Row 6: BO 5 sts knitwise, (k1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, sm, k to m, sm, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1, (k1, yo) 4 times, k2tog – 33 sts.
Row 7: Work 4 into 5, p1, work 3 into 3, sm, p to m, sm, work 3 into 3, p1, work 4 into 4, p2tog – 31 sts.
Row 8: K2togtbl, k to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to end – 28 sts.
Row 9: K4, p1, k3, sm, p to m, sm, k3, p1, k3, k2tog – 27 sts.
Row 10: *P to m, sm, k to m, sm, p to end.
Row 11: P to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, p to end – 25 sts.

Work saddle as described below:

Now start working back and forth over right shoulder. Attach yarn where bind-off for back neck opening started:

Row 5: BO 5 sts knitwise, k to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2togtbl – 36 sts.
Row 6: K2togtbl, (k1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, sm, k to m, sm, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times, k2tog – 34 sts.
Row 7: Pull last sts from row below up, work 5 into 6, p1, work 3 into 3, sm, p1 to m, sm, work 3 into 3, p1, pull last sts from row below up, work 5 into 6 – 32 sts.
Row 8: K2togtbl, k to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to end – 29 sts.
Row 9: K2tog, k3, p1, k3, sm, p to m, sm, k3, p1, k4 – 27 sts.
Row 10: P to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, p to end – 26 sts.
Row 11: P8, sm, p to m, sm, p8.

Work saddle as described below.

Size 6 only

Rnd 25: P21, BO 13 sts purlwise for front neck opening, p20, sm, k to m, sm, p to m, sm, k to m, sm. Break yarn and attach again where bind off started. Slip sts between last m and bind off to right needle.– 141 sts.

From now, you will work back and forth. Turn work:

Row 1 (WS): BO 6 sts purlwise, yo, p2, *(yo, p1) 5 times, p1; rep from * once more, sm, p to m, sm, *p1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * 8 times more, p1, sm, p to m, sm, *p1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * twice more, p3 – 135 sts.
Row 2 (RS): BO 6 sts purlwise, k2, (work 5 into 5, k1) twice, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, (k1, work 5 into 5) 9 times, k1, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, (k1, work 5 into 5) twice, k1, k2tog – 124 sts.
Row 3: P2togtbl, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog – 122 sts.
Row 4: K2togtbl, (p5, k1) twice, sm, k to m, sm, (k1, p5) 9 times, k1, sm, k to m, sm, (k1, p5) twice, k2togtbl – 120 sts.
Row 5: K2tog, k to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, p18, BO 18 sts knitwise, k17, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2togtbl, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog.

Now work back and forth over right shoulder:

Row 6: K2togtbl, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, sm, k to m, sm, (k1, yo) 3 times, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * once, k3 – 47 sts.
Row 7: BO 5 sts purlwise, (yo, p) twice, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 3 times, sm, p to m, sm, (yo, p1) 3 times, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p2togtbl – 45 sts.
Row 8: K2togtbl, k to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 41 sts.
Row 9: K5, p1, k3, sm, p to m, sm, k3, p1, k5, p1, k2tog – 40 sts.
Row 10: P2tog, p to end – 39 sts.
Row 11: P2tog, yo, p1, yo, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 2 times – 36 sts.
Row 12: Work 2 into 2, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, sm, k to m, sm, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 2 into 2.
Row 13: Purl.
Row 14: P2, k1, p5, k1, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k1, p5, k1, p2.
Row 15: K to m, sm, p to m, sm, k to end.
Row 16: (K1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, sm, k to m, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times.
Row 17: Work 5 into 5, p1, work 3 into 3, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, work 3 into 3, p1, work 5 into 5.

Work saddle as described below.

Attach yarn to where bind-off for back neck opening started. Work back and forth over left shoulder:

Row 6 (RS): BO 5 sts knitwise, (k1, yo) two times, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, sm, k to m, sm, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times, k2tog – 41 sts.
Row 7: Work 5 into 6, p1, work 3 into 3, sm, p to m, sm, work 3 into 3, p1, work 5 into 5, p1, work 2 into 3 – 39 sts.
Row 8: K2togtbl, k to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to end – 36 sts.
Row 9: P1, k5, p1, k3, sm, p to m, sm, k3, p1, k5, p1, k2togtbl – 35 sts
Row 10: P2togtbl, p to m, sm, k to m, sm, p to end – 34 sts.
Row 11: (P1, yo) twice, p1, (p1, yo) 5 times, p1, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, p1,  (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 2 times – 32 sts.
Row 12: Work 2 into 2, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, sm, k to m, sm, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 2 into 2.
Row 13: Purl.
Row 14: P2, k1, p5, k1, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k1, p5, k1, p2.
Row 15: Knit.
Row 16: (K1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, sm, k to m, sm, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times.
Row 17: Work 5 into 5, p1, work 3 into 3, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, work 3 into 3, p1, work 5 into 5.

Work Saddle as described below.

Size 8 only
Rnd 10: *P2 tog, p to 2 sts before m, p2togtbl, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * to end – 206 sts.
Rnd 11: (K1, yo) 2 times, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 9 times more, k1, (k1, yo) 2 times, sm, k to m, sm; rep from beg of rnd.
Rnd 12: *Work 2 into 2, (k1, work 5 into 5) 10 times, k1, work 2 into 2, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * to end – 202 sts.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: *P2, (k1, p5) 10 times, k1, p2, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * to end – 198 sts.
Rnd 15: *P to m, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * to end.
Rnd 16: *(K1, yo) 5 times, k1; rep from * 10 times, (k1, yo) 5 times, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from beg of rnd – 194 sts
Rnd 17: *(Work 5 into 5, k1) 10 times, work 5 into 5, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around.
Rnd 18: *K to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 190 sts.
Rnd 19: *(P5, k1) 10 times, p5, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * to end.
Rnd 20: *P to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 186 sts.
Rnd 21: (K1, yo) 2 times, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 9 times more, k1, (k1, yo) 2 times, sm, k to m, sm; rep from beg of rnd.
Rnd 22: *Work 2 into 2, (k1, work 5 into 5) 10 times, k1, work 2 into 2, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 182 sts
Rnd 23: Knit.
Rnd 24: *P2, (k1, P5) 10 times, k1, p2, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * to end – 178 sts.
Rnd 25: *P to m, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around.
Rnd 26: *(K1, yo) 5 times, k1; rep from * 4 times, BO 17 sts knitwise, *(k1, yo) 5 times, k1; rep from * 3 times, (k1, yo) 5 times, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, *(k1, yo) 5 times, k1; rep from *10 times, (k1, yo) 5 times, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm – 157 sts.

Break yarn and slip sts between m and bind-off to right needle. Attach yarn to beg of bind-off.

Work back and forth

Row 1 (WS): BO 7 sts purlwise, work 4 into 4, p1, work 5 into 5, p1, work 5 into 5, sm, p to m, sm, (work 5 into 5, p1) 10 times, work 5 into 5, sm, p to m, sm, (work 5 into 5, p1) 4 times – 150 sts.
Row 2 (RS): BO 7 sts knitwise, k to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 138 sts.
Row 3: K2togtbl, k2, (p1, k5) twice, sm, p to m, sm, (k5, p1) 10 times, k5, sm, p to m, sm, (k5, p1) twice, k3, k2tog – 136 sts.
Row 4: P2togtbl, p to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, p to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog – 130 sts.
Row 5: P2togtbl, (yo, p1) 3 times, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 2 times, sm, p to m, sm, (yo, p1) 2 times, *p1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * 10 times, p1, (yo, p1) twice, sm, p to m, (yo, p1) 2 times, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 4 times, p2tog – 128 sts.
Row 6: Work 4 into 5, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 2 into 2, sm, k to m, sm, work 2 into 2, (k1, work 5 into 5) 10 times, k1, work 2 into 2, sm, k to m, sm, work 2 into 2, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 3 into 4 – 126 sts.
Row 7: P2togtbl, p to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, p22, BO 21 sts purlwise, p21, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, p to 2 sts before m, p2togtbl.

Work back and forth over right shoulder:

Row 8: P2togtbl, p1, k1, p5, k1, p2, sm, k to m, p2, (k1, p5) 3 times, k2tog – 48 sts.
Row 9: BO 5 sts knitwise, k to m, sm, p to m, sm, k to end – 43 sts.
Row 10: (K1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, *(k1, yo) 5 times, k1; rep from * once more, (k1, yo) twice, k2togtbl – 40 sts.
Row 11: Work 2 into 3, (p1, work 5 into 5) twice, sm, p to m, sm, work 5 into 5, p1, work 5 into 5 – 39 sts.
Row 12: K to 2 sts before end, k2togtbl – 38 sts.
Row 13: P2togtbl, k5, p1, k5, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog, sm, k5, p1, k5 – 35 sts.
Row 14: P to 2 sts before end, p2tog – 34 sts.
Row 15: (K1, yo) twice, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) twice, sm, k to m, sm, (k1, yo) twice, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) twice.
Row 16: Work 2 into 2, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 2 into 2, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before end, k2togtbl, sm, work 2 into 2, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 2 into 2 – 32 sts.
Row 17: Purl.

Work saddle as described below.

Now start working back and forth over left shoulder: Attach yarn where bind-off for back neck opening started:

Row 8 (RS): BO 5 sts purlwise, p1, (k1, p5) twice, k1, p2, sm, k to m, sm, p2, k1, p5, k1, p2, p2tog – 45 sts.
Row 9 (WS): K2togtbl, k to m, sm, p to m, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 43 sts.
Row 10: K2togtbl, (k1, yo) twice, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * once, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, (k1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times – 40 sts.
Row 11: Work 5 into 5, p1, work 5 into 5, sm, p to m, sm, (work 5 into 5, p1) twice, work 2 into 3 – 39 sts.
Row 12: K2togtbl, k to end – 38 sts.
Row 13: K5, p1, k5, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, k5, p1, k5, p2tog – 35 sts.
Row 14: P2togtbl, p to m, sm, k to m, sm, p to end – 34 sts.
Row 15: (Yo, p1) twice, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) twice, sm, p to m, sm, (yo, p1) twice, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) twice.
Row 16: Work 2 into 2, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 2 into 2, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, work 2 into 2, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 2 into 2 – 32 sts.
Row 17: Purl.

Work saddle as described below.

Sizes 10 and 12 only

Rnd 1: *K1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 13 (14) times, k1, pm, k over 54 (56) sleeve sts, pm; rep from beg of rnd – 266 (282) sts.
Rnd 2: *K1, work 4 into 5, (k1, work 5 into 5) 11 (12) times, k1, work 4 into 5, k1, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 258 (274) sts.
Rnd 3: *K2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around – 254 (270) sts.
Rnd 4: *P2tog, p2, (k1, p5) 11 (12) times, k1, p2, p2togtbl, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 246 (262) sts.
Rnd 5: *P to m, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around.
Rnd 6: *K1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 12 (13) times, k1, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from beg of rnd – 242 (258) sts.
Rnd 7: *(K1, work 5 into 5) 12 (13) times, k1, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around.
Rnd 8: *K to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 238 (254) sts.
Rnd 9: *(K1, p5) 12 (13) times, k1, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around.
Rnd 10: *P to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 234 (250) sts.
Rnd 11: (K1, yo) 3 times, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 11 (12) times, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times; sm, k to m, sm; rep from beg of rnd.
Rnd 12: *Work 3 into 3, (k1, work 5 into 5) 11 (12) times, k1, work 3 into 3, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 230 (246) sts.
Rnd 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: *P3, (k1, p5) 11 (12) times, k1, p3, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 226 (242) sts.

Size 10 only

Rep Rnds 5-14 once more – 206 sts.
Rep Rnds 5-11 one time more – 194 sts.
Rnd 32: *Work 3 into 3, (k1, work 5 into 5) 11 times, k1, work 3 into 3, sm, k to m, sm; rep from * around.
Rnd 33: *K to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm; rep from * around – 190 sts.
Rnd 34: *P3, (k1, p5) 4 times, BO 17 sts purlwise, (p5, k1) 4 times, p3, sm, k to m, sm, p3, (k1, p5) 11 times, k1, p3, sm, k to m, sm – 173 sts.

Break yarn and attach again where bind off started. Slip sts between last m and bind off to right needle. From now, you will work back and forth.

Row 1 (WS): BO 7 sts knitwise, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 171 sts.
Row 2 (RS): BO 7 sts knitwise, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 3 times, k1, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 12 times, k1, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 3 times, k2tog – 169 sts.
Row 3: P1, work 4 into 5, (p1, work 5 into5) twice, p1, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, work 5 into 5) 12 times, p1, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, work 5 into 5) twice, p1, work 4 into 5, p1 – 167 sts.
Row 4: K2togtbl, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 165 sts.
Row 5: K2togtbl, k2, (p1, k5) twice, p1, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, (p1, k5) 12 times, p1, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, (p1, k5) twice, p1, k2, k2tog – 163 sts.
Row 6: P2togtbl, p to m, sm, k to m, sm, p24, BO 25 sts purlwise, p23, sm, k to m, sm, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog – 57 sts.

Work back and forth over left shoulder.

Row 7: P2togtbl, (yo, p1) 3 times, k1, (yo, p1) 5 times, k1, (yo, p1) 3 times, sm, p to m, sm, (yo, p1) 3 times, *k1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * twice more, k1, p1, p2tog – 55 sts.
Row 8: BO 6 sts knitwise, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * once more, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, work 3 into 3, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 2 into 2, k2tog – 46 sts.
Row 9: P2togtbl, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog – 44 sts.
Row 10: P2togtbl, p4, k1, p5, k1, p3, sm, p to m, sm, p3, k1, p5, k1, p2 – 43 sts.
Row 11: K to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 40 sts.
Row 12: K2togtbl, (k1, yo) 5 times, k1, (k1, yo) 5 times, k1, sm, k to m, sm, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * once more – 39 sts.
Row 13: (Work 5 into 5, p1) twice, sm, p to m, sm, p1, work 5 into 5, p1, work 4 into 4, p2tog – 38 sts.
Row 14: K to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to end – 36 sts.
Row 15: (K5, p1) twice, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, k5) twice times.
Row 16: P to m, sm, k to m, sm, p to end.
Row 17: P2, k1, p5, k1, p3, sm, p to m, sm, p3, k1, p5, k1, p2.

Work saddle as described below.

Now start working back and forth over right shoulder: Attach yarn where bind-off for back neck opening started:

Row 7 (WS): BO 7 sts purlwise, *p1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * once more, p1, (yo, p1) 3 times, sm, p to m, (yo, p1) 3 times, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 3 times, p2tog – 49 sts.
Row 8 (RS): K2togtbl, work 2 into 2, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 3 into 3, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, work 3 into 3, (k1, work 5 into 5) twice, k2togtbl – 45 sts.
Row 9: P2togtbl, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog – 43 sts.
Row 10: P2, k1, p5, k1, p3, sm, k to m, sm, p3, k1, p5, k1, p4, p2tog – 42 sts.
Row 11: K2togtbl, k to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, k to end – 39 sts.
Row 12: *(K1, yo) 5 times, k1; rep from * once more, sm, k to m, sm, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * once more, k2tog – 39 sts.
Row 13: P2togtbl, work 4 into 4, p1, work 5 into 5, p1, sm, p to m, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, work 5 into 5) twice – 38 sts.

Work Rows 14-17 as described above for size 10.

Work saddle as described below.

Size 12 only
Rnds 15-24: Rep Rnds 5 to 14 once more – 222 sts.
Rnds 25-33: Rep Rnd 5-13 once more – 206 sts.
Rnd 34: P3, (k, p5) 4 times, k1, p3, BO 17 sts purlwise, p2, (k1, p5) 4 times, k1, p3, sm, k to m, sm, p3, (k1, p5) 12 times, k1, p3, sm, k to m, sm – 189 sts.

Break yarn and attach again where bind off started. Slip sts between last m and bind off to right needle. From now, you will work back and forth.

Row 1 (WS): BO 9 sts knitwise, k to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, k to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, k to end – 176 sts.
Row 2 (RS): BO 9 sts knitwise, (k, yo) 3 times, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 3 times, k1, sm, k to m, sm, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 13 times, k1, sm, k to m, sm, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * 3 times, k1, yo k2tog, yo – 168 sts.
Row 3: P2togtbl, (p1, work 5 into 5) 3 times, p1, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, work 5 into 5) 13 times, p1, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, work 5 into 5) 3 times, p1, work 2 into 3 – 166 sts.
Row 4: K2togtbl, k to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 160 sts.
Row 5: K2togtbl, k4, (p1, k5) twice, p1, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, k5) 13 times, p1, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, k5) 3 times, p2tog – 158 sts.
Row 6: P2togtbl, p to m, sm, k to m, sm, p to m, sm, k to m, sm, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog – 156 sts.
Row 7: P2togtbl, *(yo, p1) 5 times, p1; rep from * once, (yo, p1) 3 times, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, (yo, p1) 3 times, *p1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * twice more, p1, (yo, p1) 4 times, BO 27 sts purlwise, (yo, p1) 3 times, *p1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * 3 times more, p1, (yo, p1) 3 times, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, (yo, p1) 3 times, *p1, (yo, p1) 5 times; rep from * once more, p1, p2tog.

Work back and forth over right shoulder:

Row 8 (RS): K2togtbl, (work 5 into 5, k1) 2 times, work 3 into 3, sm, k to m, sm, work 3 into 3, (k1, work 5 into 5) 3 times, k1, work 4 into 4 – 60 sts.
Row 9 (WS): BO 6 sts purlwise, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog – 53 sts.
Row 10: P2togtbl, p3, k1, p5, k1, p3, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, k2togtbl, p3, (k1, p5) twice, k1, p2, p2tog – 49 sts.
Row 11: K2togtbl, k to m, sm, p to m, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 47 sts.
Row 12: *K1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * once, k1, sm, k to m, sm, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * once more, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, k2tog – 46 sts.
Row 13: P2togtbl, work 2 into 2, (p1, work 5 into 5) twice, p1, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, (p1, work 5 into 5) twice, p1 – 43 sts.
Row 14: K to m, sm, k to m, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 42 sts.
Row 15: K2togtbl, (p1, k5) twice, p1, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, k5) twice, p1 – 41 sts.
Row 16: P to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, p to 2 sts bef end, p2tog. 38 sts
Row 17: (Yo, p1) 3 times, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 3 times, sm, p to m, sm, (yo, p1) 3 times, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 3 times.
Row 18: Work 3 into 3, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 3 into 3, sm, k to m, sm, work 3 into 3, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 3 into 3.
Row 19: P to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, p to end – 36 sts.

Work saddle as described below.

Attach yarn to beg of back bind-off.

Row 8 (RS): BO 4 sts over working 4 into 4, BO 1 sts knitwise, BO 2 sts over work 5 into 5, (k1, work 5 into 5) twice more, k1, work 3 into 3, sm, k to m, sm, work 3 into 3, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 4 into 5, k1 – 53 sts.
Row 9 (WS): P2togtbl, p to m, sm, p to m, sm, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog – 51 sts.
Row 10: P2togtbl, p1, (k1, p5) twice, k1, p3, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before end, k2togtbl, sm, p3, k1, p5, k1, p2, p2tog – 47 sts.
Row 11: K to m, sm, p to m, sm, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog – 46 sts
Row 12: K2togtbl, (k1, yo) twice, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * once more, k1, sm, k to m, sm, *k1, (k1, yo) 5 times; rep from * once more, k1 – 45 sts.
Row 13: (P1, work 5 into 5) twice, p1, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog, sm, (p1, work 5 into 5) twice, p2, p2tog – 42 sts.
Row 14: K2togtbl, k to end – 41 sts.
Row 15: P2togtbl, (k5, p1) twice, sm, p to m, sm, (p1, k5) twice, p1 – 40 sts.
Row 16: P to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog, sm, p to end – 38 sts.
Row 17: (Yo, p1) 3 times, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 3 times, sm, p to m, sm, (yo, p1) 3 times, p1, (yo, p1) 5 times, p1, (yo, p1) 3 times.
Row 18: Work 3 into 3, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 3 into 3, sm, k to m, sm, work 3 into 3, k1, work 5 into 5, k1, work 3 into 3.
Row 19: P to m, sm, p2togtbl, p to 2 sts before m, p2tog, sm, p to end – 36 sts.

Work saddle as described below.

Saddle

Row 1 (RS): K to last st before m, slip st to right needle, remove m, slip st back to left needle, k2tog, k8, k2togtbl. With yarn in back, insert left needle from back to front into first st on right needle, slip it to left needle, turn work.

Row 2 (WS): P8, p2tog, with yarn in front, insert left needle from front to back into first st on right needle, turn work.
Row 3: K8, k2togtbl, with yarn in back, insert left needle from back to front into first st on right needle, slip it to left needle, turn work.

Rep last 2 rows until there are no sts left from Cluster St Pattern.

BO 10 sts from saddle for first shoulder, leave yarn attached for neck ribbing after second shoulder.

Neck Ribbing

Using smaller circulars, pick up 104 (120, 134, 154, 166) sts around neck opening.

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

Work 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) more rnds in patt as est.

BO in patt.

Finishing

Close underarm gaps 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: 18” diameter

Gauge: 17 sts and 23 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after stuffing.

Materials

Yarn:

 Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted (100% Anti-pilling Acrylic; 180 yards [165 meters]/100 grams): 359 Pink Punch (A), 1 skein; 344 Coral (B), 1 skein; 327 Bright Yellow (C), 1 skein; 350 Bright Lime (D), 1 skein; 319 Lavender (E), 1 skein

Needle: US size 6 (4 mm): set of double pointed needles (DPNs)

Notions: Tapestry needle; polyester stuffing; US Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook (for joining wedges)

Pattern Notes

This stuffed toy is made of 3 segments, which are in turn each made of 4 wedges – 12 wedges total. It is stuffed and joined as you go. Simple crochet slip stitches join the wedges together to make the segments.

Pattern

Wedge (make 12)

With A, CO 5 sts. Divide as evenly as possible among 3 DPNs and join to work in the rnd.

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: (Kfb) 5 times – 10 sts.

Rnd 3: Knit.

Rnd 4: (Kfb, k1) 5 times – 15 sts.

Rnd 5: Knit.

Rnd 6: (Kfb, k2) 5 times – 20 sts.

Rnd 7: Knit.

Rnd 8: (Kfb, k3) 5 times – 25 sts.

Rnd 9: Knit.

Rnd 10: (Kfb, k4) 5 times – 30 sts.

Rnd 11: Knit.

Rnd 12: (Kfb, k5) 5 times – 35 sts.

Rnd 13: Knit.

Rnd 14: (Kfb, k6) 5 times – 40 sts.

Rnd 15: Knit.

Rnd 16: Purl.

Rnd 17: Knit.

Top of Wedge

Divide sts evenly among 4 DPNs. Weave in CO tail.

Rnd 1: With B, *(k1, k2tog) twice, k8, (k2tog, k1) twice; rep from * once more – 32 sts.

Rnd 2: With B, knit.

Rnd 3: With C, *k1, (k2tog) twice, k6, (k2tog) twice, k1; rep from * once more – 24 sts.

Rnd 4: With C, knit.

Rnd 5: With D, *(k2tog) twice, k4, (k2tog) twice; rep from * once more – 16 sts.

Rnd 6: With D, knit.

Stuff Wedge moderately full.

Rnd 7: With D, *(k2tog) 8 times – 8 sts rem.

Break yarn leaving 10” tail. Place additional stuffing in Wedge to maintain its moderate fullness.  Place first 4 sts on one DPN and last 4 sts on another DPN. Join the two sets of sts using Kitchener St.

Segment (make 3)

With E, make a slipknot and place on crochet hook.

Rnd 1: Beg at first purl bump from Rnd 16 of each Wedge and working counterclockwise around each Wedge, *loosely sl st in 20 sts along side of Wedge; rep from * 3 more times (4 Wedges total), join with sl st to same purl bump as beg sl st was worked, being careful not to twist Wedges.

Rnd 2: Turn, beg with unworked side of last Wedge worked in Rnd 1, *loosely sl st in rem 20 sts along side of Wedge, sl st in last sl st made from Rnd 2 on next Wedge; rep from * 3 more times. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends.

Assembly

Slip one segment around another segment with Wedge points facing inward. Slip the third segment around the other two, so that a Wedge points nests in each quadrant.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 3-6 mo (12-18 mo, 2 yr, 3 yr, 4 yr)

Finished Measurements: 17 (18½, 20, 21½, 23)” chest, 13 (14, 14½, 15, 15½)” length

Shown in size 3 yr.

Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Polka Dot Stranded patt after wet blocking using larger needle

Materials

Yarn:

 Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport (100% Anti-pilling Acrylic; 361 yards [330 meters]/100 grams): 216 Fern (MC), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) balls; 201 White (CC), 1 ball

Needle: US size 4 (3.5 mm): set of DPNs and 24” circular; US Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of DPNs and 24” circular

Notions: Tapestry needle; removable stitch markers; stitch holders; three ³/₈” buttons

Pattern Notes

This dress is worked from the top down. When there are too many sts to fit on DPNs, switch to circular needles. Color changes in the Polka Dot Stranded patt are achieved through fair isle knitting. On rounds where more than one color is used, carry both colors throughout the round.

Pattern

With MC and smaller DPNs, CO 72 (80, 80, 88, 88) sts, pm and join to work in the rnd being careful not to twist sts.

(Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd) 3 times.

Switch to larger needles.

Set-up Rnd: *K19 (23, 23, 27, 27), pm, k1, pm, k15, pm, k1, pm; rep from * once more.

Inc Rnd: *M1, work in Polka Dot Stranded patt to m, m1, sm, k1 with MC, sm; rep from * to end – 8 sts inc’d; 80 (88, 88, 96, 96) sts.

Work Inc Rnd every rnd 5 (3, 5, 3, 5) more times, then work Inc Rnd every other rnd 5 (7, 7, 9, 9) times – 102 (102, 118, 118, 134) sts; 37 (37, 41, 41, 45) sts each Sleeve, 41 (45, 49, 53, 57) sts each Front/Back, 4 raglan sts, 1 separating each quadrant.

Next Rnd: Work even to last st.

Separate Front, Back, and Sleeves

Inc Row (RS): K1, sm, m1, work over Front sts to m, m1, sm, k1, place next 37 (37, 41, 41, 45) Sleeve sts on holder, place next 41 (45, 49, 53, 57) Back sts on separate holder, place last 37 (37, 41, 41, 45) Sleeve sts on holder.

Work back and forth on Front sts only now – 43 (47, 51, 55, 59) sts for Front.

Next Row (WS): Work even to end.

Next Row: K1, sm, m1, work in patt to m, m1, sm, k1 – 2 sts inc’d; 45 (49, 53, 57, 61) sts.

Next Row: Work even to end.

Rep last 2 rows, 3 more times – 51 (55, 59, 63, 67) sts.

Place Front sts on holder. Return Back sts to needles.

Inc Row (RS): K1, sm, m1, work in patt to m, m1, sm, k1 – 2 sts inc’d; 43 (47, 51, 55, 59) sts.

Next row: Work even to end.

Rep last 2 rows, 4 more times – 51 (55, 59, 63, 67) sts.

Rejoin Front and Back for Body

Rnd 1: Work in patt across Back sts, CO 3 sts, work in patt across Front sts, CO 3 sts, join to work in the rnd – 108 (116, 124, 132, 140) sts.

Work even in patt for 4 rnds.

Belt

Switch to CC only and smaller circular needles.

(K1 rnd, p1 rnd) 8 times.

Break yarn.

Skirt

Sl 13 (14, 15, 16, 17) sts and pm (this is the new beg of rnd).

Switch to larger needles.

Work in Polka Dot Stranded patt for 4 rnds.

Increase Section

Set-up Rnd: *Work in patt over 27 (29, 31, 33, 35) sts, pm; rep from * to end.

Inc Rnd: *M1, work in patt to 1 st before m, m1, work 1 st, sm; rep from * to end – 8 sts inc’d; 116 (124, 132, 140, 148) sts.

Work 2 rnds even in patt.

Cont to work Inc Rnd every 3 rnds, 13 (14, 15, 16, 17) more times – 220 (236, 252, 268, 284) sts; 55 (59, 63, 67, 71) sts each section.

Work even, if necessary until piece meas 8¾ (9½, 9¾, 10, 10¼)” from underarm, ending with Rnd 1 of Polka Dots Stranded patt.

Break CC, cont in MC only.

Switch to smaller needles.

(K1 rnd, p1 rnd) 4 times.

K1 rnd.

BO all sts pwise.

Finishing

Block piece to finished measurements.

Rosettes (make 3)

With larger needles and MC, CO 32 sts.

Row 1 (WS): Purl.

Row 2 (RS): Knit.

Rows 3-5: Cont in St st.

Row 6 (RS): *K2tog: rep from * to end – 16 sts.

Row 7: *P2tog; rep from * to end – 8 sts.

Row 8: *K2tog; rep from * to end – 4 sts.

Row 9: *P2tog; rep from * to end – 2 sts.

Row 10: K2tog. Fasten off last st, leaving 10” tail.

Sew Rosettes to Belt using photo as a guide. Sew a button to the center of each Rosette.

Sleeve Edging

Place held Sleeve sts on smaller DPNs. With MC, beg at center of underarm, pick up and knit 2 sts along CO edge, 10 sts along side of armhole, knit across held Sleeve sts, pick up and knit 10 sts along other side of armhole, pick up and knit 1 st from other side of bind-off edge. Join to work in the rnd – 60 (60, 64, 64, 68) sts.

(P1 rnd, k1 rnd) 3 times.

BO all sts pwise.

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Skill level: Easy

Size: 30” x 36” after blocking

Gauge: 11 sts and 22 rows = 4” [10 cm] after blocking

Gauge not critical for this pattern

Materials

Yarn:

Premier Yarns DIY Gradient Yarn Box (100% Acrylic; 360 yards [330 meters]/220 grams): 1046-06 Green, 2 packs.

Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular

Notions: Removable markers; tapestry needle

Pattern Notes

If using a gradient set, mark the darkest color A, the next B, etc. until all 5 are marked.

Pattern

Blanket

With A, CO 84 sts.

Knit 6 rows for border.

Section 1

Row 1 (RS): K3, *(k2tog, yo) twice, k4; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 2 (WS): K3, p across to last 3 sts, k3.

Rows 3-4: Rep Rows 1-2.

Row 5: K3, *k2, (k2tog, yo) twice; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Rows 7-8: Rep Rows 5-6.

Rows 9-20: Rep Rows 1-8, then Rows 1-4 once more.

Rows 21-22: Knit. End off A.

Section 2

With B, knit 2 rows.

Row 1 (RS): K3, *k2tog, yo; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 2 (WS): K3, p across to last 3 sts, k3.

Rows 3-22: Rep Rows 1-2.

Rows 23: Knit, increasing 1 st anywhere in the row except the first and last 3 sts – 85 sts.

Row 24: Knit. End off B.

Section 3

With C, knit 3 rows.

Set-up Row (WS): K3, p across to last 3 sts, k3.

Rows 1, 3, and 5 (RS): K5, yo, sk2p, yo, *k3, yo, sk2p, yo; rep from * across to last 5 sts, k5.

Row 2 and WS rows until otherwise noted: K3, p across to last 3 sts, k3.

Rows 7, 9, and 11: K3, k2tog, yo, k3, *yo, sk2p, yo, k3; rep from *across to last 5 sts, yo, ssk, k3.

Rows 13-18: Rep Rows 1-6.

Rows 19-21: Knit. End off C.

Section 4

With D, knit 3 rows.

Set-up Row (WS): K3, p across to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 1 (RS): K6, yo, ssk, *k5, yo, ssk; rep from * across to last 7 sts, k7.

Row 2 and WS rows until otherwise noted: K3, p across to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 3: K5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, *k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk; rep from * across to last 5 sts, k5.

Row 5: K5, *ssk, yo, k5; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 7: K9, yo, ssk, *k5, yo, ssk; rep from * across to last 11 sts, k11.

Row 9: K8, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, *k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk; rep from * across to last 7 sts, k7.

Row 11: K8, ssk, yo, *k5, ssk, yo; rep from * across to last 5 sts, k5.

Rows 13-18: Rep Rows 1-6.

Row 19: Knit, decreasing 1 st anywhere in the row except for the first or last 3 sts – 84 sts.

Section 5

With E, knit 3 rows.

Set-up Row (WS): K3, p across to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 1 (RS): K5, (yo, ssk) 4 times, *k3, (yo, ssk) 4 times; rep from * across to last 5 sts, k5.

Row 2 and WS rows until otherwise noted: K3, p across to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 3: K6, (yo, ssk) 3 times, *k5, (yo, ssk) 3 times; rep from * across to last 6 sts, k6.

Row 5: *K7, (yo, ssk) twice; rep from * across to last 7 sts, k7.

Row 7: K8, yo, ssk, *k9, yo, ssk; rep from * across to last 8 sts, k8.

Row 9: Knit.

Row 11: K3, (yo, ssk) twice, k3, *(yo, ssk) 4 times, k3; rep from * across to last 8 sts, (yo, ssk) twice, k4.

Row 13: K4, yo, ssk, k5, *(yo, ssk) 3 times, k5; rep from * across to last 7 sts, (yo, ssk) twice, k3.

Row 15: K3, yo, ssk, k7, *(yo, ssk) twice, k7; rep from * across to last 6 sts, yo, ssk, k4.

Row 17: K13, *yo, ssk, k9; rep from * across to last 5 sts, yo, ssk, k3.

Row 19: Knit.

Rows 21-50: Rep Rows 1-20, then Rows 1-10 once more.

Row 51: Knit, increasing 1 st anywhere in the row except for the first or last 3 sts – 85 sts.

Row 52: Knit.

Section 6

Rep Section 4.

Section 7

Rep Section 3, decreasing 1 st in next to last row – 84 sts.

Section 8

Rep Section 2.

Section 9

Rep Section 1.

Knit 6 rows for second border.

BO all sts.

Finishing

Block. Weave in all ends.

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Skill Level: Easy

Size: 3 (4, 5, 6, 8, 10) years to fit bust 23 (23½, 24½, 25, 26, 26¾)” / [58 (60, 62, 64, 66, 68) cm].

Shown in size 5.

Gauge: 24 sts and 38 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn:

 Heimatwolle Heidi (75% Merino Superwash, 25% Polyamid; 459 yards [420 meters]/ 100 grams): 18-108 Sauerkirsch (sour cherry), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls

Needles: US size 2.5 (3 mm): 32” circular and DPNs

Notions: Markers (5); tapestry needle; scrap yarn to set sts aside

Abbreviations

Skp: Slip 1 st as if to knit, k1, pass slipped st over knitted st

K2tog: Knit 2 sts together

Kfb: Knit into front and back of st to make 2 sts out of 1 st

S2kp: Slip 2 sts as if to k2tog, k1, pass slipped sts over knitted st

Special Stitches

Daisy Chain  

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.

Row 3: K2 (2, 2, 2, 1, 1), *k1, skp, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1 (2, 1, 1, 2, 2); rep from * to last 1 (2, 2, 1, 1, 1) sts, k1 (2, 2, 1, 1, 1).

Row 5: K2 (2, 2, 2, 1, 1), *skp, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, k0 (1, 0, 0, 1, 1); rep from * to last 1 (2, 2, 1, 1, 1) sts, k1 (2, 2, 1, 1, 1).

Row 7: K2 (2, 2, 2, 1, 1), *k2, yo, s2kp, yo, k2 (3, 2, 2, 3, 3); rep from * to last 1 (2, 2, 1, 1, 1) sts, k1 (2, 2, 1, 1, 1).

Row 8: Purl.

Rep Rows 1-8 for patt.

Daisy Chain (Sleeves)

Rnd 1: *K1, skp, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1; rep from * to end.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: *Skp, yo, k3, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Rnd 4: Knit.

Rnd 5: *K2, yo, s2kp, yo, k2; rep from * to end.

Rnd 6: Knit.

Rep Rnds 1-6 for patt.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked bottom up in rows. The sleeves are worked in rounds and joined to work yoke in rows.

Pattern

Body

With circular needles, CO 136 (140, 144, 150, 154, 162) sts.

Bottom Cuff

Row 1 (WS): Knit.

Row 2 (RS): *K2tog, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 3: Knit.

Begin working Daisy Chain patt, work Rows 1-8 once.

In Row 8 (WS), place markers as follows: P8 (10, 9, 8, 9, 9) sts, PM, p to 9 (10, 9, 9, 9, 9) sts before end, PM, p to end.

Next Row (Inc): Work in Daisy Chain patt over first 9 sts, sm, working in St st inc 11 (11, 11, 11, 11, 9) sts by working kfb evenly to next m, work in Daisy Chain patt over last – 147 (151, 155, 161, 165, 171) sts

Cont in Daisy Chain patt over first and last sts of each row, making sure to keep the daisies in line, and working in St st between the markers (knit all sts on RS and purl all sts on WS).

Cont in est patt until piece meas 4 (4½, 4¾, 5, 5½, 6¼)” / [10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16) cm] from CO, ending after a RS row.

Next Row (WS): P36 (38, 39, 40, 41, 43) sts, PM, p75 (75, 77, 81, 83, 85) sts, PM, p to end.

Set Body aside, don’t break yarn. Make note of last row worked in Daisy Chain patt.

Sleeves (make 2)

With DPNs, CO 34 (34, 42, 42, 48, 48) sts, join to working in the rnd, PM to indicate beg of rnd.

Rnd 1: Purl.

Rnd 2: *K2tog, yo; rep from * around.

Rnd 3: Purl.

Rnd 4: K to end, increasing 1 (1, 0, 0, 1, 1) sts evenly across, using the kfb increase method – 35 (35, 42, 42, 49, 49) sts.

Rnd 5: Knit.

Begin working Daisy Chain patt, working Rnds 1-6 once.

Next Rnd (Inc): K to end, increasing 7 (9, 6, 8, 3, 5) sts evenly around, using the kfb increase method – 42 (44, 48, 50, 52, 54) sts.

Begin working in St st, increasing as follows:

Knit 5 rnds.

Next Rnd: Kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1.

Rep last 6 rnds twice more – 6 sts inc’d; 48 (50, 54, 56, 58, 60) sts.

Knit 8 rnds.

Next Rnd: Kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1.

Rep last 9 rnds once more – 4 sts inc’d; 52 (54, 58, 60, 62, 64) sts.

Cont in St st until Sleeve meas 6¼ (6½, 7, 8¼, 9, 10½) / [16 (17, 18, 21, 23, 27) cm] from CO. On last rnd, stop 3 sts before m, place next 6 sts for underarm on scrap yarn, remove m as you go, place rem 46 (48, 52, 54, 56, 58) sts on another piece of scrap yarn. Break yarn, leaving tail long enough for 3-needle-bind-off to close the underarm later.

Assembly

Row 1: Beg with RS row of Right Front of Body and cont in Daisy Chain patt over first sts as est, *work to 3 sts before M, place next 6 sts of underarm on scrap yarn, remove M as you go, PM, k46 (48, 52, 54, 56, 58) Sleeve sts, PM*; rep from * once more, work to end, cont in est Daisy Chain patt over last sts – 227 (235, 247, 257, 265, 275) sts.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3 (RS): Cont in Daisy Chain patt over first sts, *k to 3 sts before M, skp, k1, SM, k1, k2tog*; rep from * once more, k to end, cont in Daisy Chain patt over last sts – 4 sts dec’d; 223 (231, 243, 253, 261, 271) sts.

Row 4 (WS): Purl.

Rep Rows 3-4 until piece meas 6¼ (6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½) / [16 (17, 18, 19, 20, 22) cm] from CO. Make sure to finish the Daisy Chain patt, ending after a WS row.

Next Row (RS): BO 8 (8, 10, 10, 10,10) sts, work decreases following Row 3 to end of row, work St st over last sts, remove M for Daisy Chain patt as you go – 211 (219, 229, 239, 247, 257) sts.

Next Row (WS): BO 8 (8, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts, p to end – 203 (211, 219, 229, 237, 247) sts.

Next Row (RS): BO 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) sts, work decreases following Row 3 to end of row.

Next Row: BO 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) sts, p to end – 197 (205, 211, 221, 229, 239) sts.

Rep last 2 rows once more – 191 (199, 203, 213, 221, 231) sts; 12 (12, 14, 14, 14, 14) sts BO at each side; 2 sts dec’d each side.

Next Row (RS): *K to 3 sts before M, skp, k1, SM, k1, k2tog*; rep from * once more, k to end – 4 sts dec’d; 187 (195, 199, 209, 217, 227) sts.

Next Row (WS): Purl.

Rep last 2 rows until only 47 (55, 59, 69, 77, 87) sts rem on needles.

Next Row (WS): BO all sts. Break yarn.

Right Front Band

With new yarn and RS of Right Front facing, start from CO edge and pick up and knit 2 sts out of 4 rows along the selvedge edge until you reach the BO end (end of Daisy Chain patt). Make sure to end with an even number of sts.

Next Row (WS): Knit.

Next Row (RS): *K2tog, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

BO all sts kwise with looser tension.

Break yarn and pull through last loop.

Left Front Band

With new yarn and RS of Left Front facing, start from BO edge (end of Daisy Chain patt) and pick up and knit 2 sts out of 4 rows along the selvedge edge until you reach the CO edge. Make sure to end with an even number of sts.

Next Row (WS): Knit.

Next Row (RS): K1, *k2tog, yo; rep from * to last st, k1.

BO all sts kwise with looser tension.

Break yarn and pull through last loop.

Neckband

With new yarn and RS facing, start from BO edge of Right Front Band and pick up and knit 2 sts out of 4 sts/rows around to BO edge of Left Front. Make sure to end with an even number of sts.

Next Row (WS): Knit.

Next Row (RS): K1, *k2tog, yo; rep from * to last st, k1.

Next row (WS): BO all sts kwise with looser tension.

Break yarn and pull through last loop.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Close the gaps of the underarms using the 3-needle Bind Off method. Soak in warm water, press dry between towels, block and let dry completely.

Bow

The bolero is closed by a bow. For this you need 2 twisted straps.

Cut 2 strands of yarn 47½” / [120 cm] long.

First Strap: Fold one strand in half. Twist the strands until they start twisting around themselves (you may need someone or something to hold it while you twist it). Folding in half again, allow the strap to twist. Secure the end with a knot.

With next strand of yarn, work second strap accordingly.

Sew straps to upper fronts.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months. Finished Bust Size 19 (19¾, 21, 21¾, 23¼) in” to fit bust 16 (17, 18, 19, 20)”

3” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 21”

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

Materials

Yarn: Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK (100% Extra Fine Merino; 127 yards [116 meters]/50 grams): 0449 Botanist, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls

Hook/Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular and DPNs; US size 6 (4 mm): 16” circular and DPNs

Notions: Stitch holder or waste yarn; 7 stitch markers (2 should be a different color or style to the others); two buttons (½” diameter); spare DPN

Abbreviations

Kwise – knit wise

Pwise – purl wise

Sk2p – sl1, k2tog, psso

Wyif – with yarn in front

Special Stitches

Foliage (Short Row A)

Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, k1, ssk, W&T.

Row 2 (WS): P4, W&T.

Row 3: K1, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, W&T.

Row 4: P4, W&T.

Row 5: K2tog, k1, yo, k1.

Foliage Main (flat)

Row 1 (WS): P4, k1, p2, k1, p8. 16 sts

Row 2 (RS): K1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, p1, ssk, p1, k2tog, (yo, k1) twice.

Row 3: P5, k1, p1, k1, p3, k1, p4.

Row 4: K1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, p1, sk2p, yo, k3, yo, k1 – 15 sts.

Row 5: P7, k1, p2, k1, p4.

Row 6: (K1, yo) twice, ssk, p1, (k2tog) twice, yo, k5, yo, k1 – 16 sts.

Row 7: P8, k1, p1, k1, p5.

Row 8: K1, yo, k3, yo, sk2p, p1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, k1.

Row 9: P4, k1, p3, k1, p7.

Row 10: K1, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, k1.

Rep Rows 1-10 for patt.

Foliage Main (in the round)

Rnd 1: K8, p1, k2, p1, k4. 16 sts

Rnd 2: K1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, p1, ssk, p1, k2tog, (yo, k1) twice.

Rnd 3: K4, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1, k5.

Rnd 4: K1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, p1, sk2p, yo, k3, yo, k1 – 15 sts.

Rnd 5: K4, p1, k2, p1, k7.

Rnd 6: (K1, yo) twice, ssk, p1, (k2tog) twice, yo, k5, yo, k1 – 16 sts.

Rnd 7: K5, p1, k1, p1, k8.

Rnd 8: K1, yo, k3, yo, sk2p, p1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, k1.

Rnd 9: K7, p1, k3, p1, k4.

Rnd 10: K1, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, k1.

Rep Rnds 1-10 for patt.

Foliage (Short Row B)

Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, k3, yo, sk2p, p1, yo, k1, ssk, W&T.

Row 2 (WS): P3, k1, p2, W&T.

Row 3: K2, yo, ssk, k1, ssk, p1, k2, yo, k1.

Pattern Notes

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

Pattern

Yoke

Garter Border

With smaller needles, CO 62 (62, 66, 66, 70) sts.

Row 1 (WS): Sl1 pwise wyib, k3, pm, k16 (16, 18, 18, 20), pm, k10, pm, k18 (18, 20, 20, 22), pm, k10, pm, k4.

Row 2 (RS): Sl1 pwise wyif, k to m, sm, m1L, (k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L) 3 times, k to last m, m1R, sm, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; 70 (70, 74, 74, 78) sts.

Row 3: Sl1 pwise wyif, k to end, slipping markers.

Row 4 (Buttonhole): Sl1 pwise wyif, k to m, sm, m1L, (k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L) 3 times, k to final m, m1R, sm, k2tog, yo, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; 78 (78, 82, 82, 86) sts.

Row 5: Sl1 pwise wyif, k to end

Row 6: Sl1 pwise wyif, k to m, sm, m1L, (k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L) 3 times, k to lastl m, m1R, sm, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; 86 (86, 90, 90, 94) sts.

Row 7: Sl1 pwise wyif, k to end.

Begin Chart

Change to larger needle.

Row 8 (RS): Sl1 pwise wyif, k to m, sm, m1L, k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L, k3 (3, 4, 4, 5), pm, work Foliage (Short Row A) patt, pm (16 sts between chart markers), k3 (3, 4, 4, 5), m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L, k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L, k to last m, m1R, sm, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; 94 (94, 98, 98, 102) sts.

Row 9: Sl1 pwise wyif, k to first m, p to first chart m, sm, work Foliage Main (flat) patt, sl 2nd chart m, p to last m, sm, k to end.

Row 10: Sl1 pwise wyif, k to m, sm, m1L, k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L, k to first chart m, sm, work Foliage Main (flat) patt, sl 2nd chart marker, (k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L) twice, k to last m, m1R, sm, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; 102 (102, 106, 106, 110) sts.

Rows 11-13: Rep Rows 9-10 once, then Row 9 once more – 109 (109, 113, 113, 117) sts.

Row 14 (Buttonhole): Sl1 pwise wyif, k to m, sm, m1L, k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L, k to first chart m, sm, work Foliage Main (flat) patt, sl 2nd chart m, (k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L) twice, k to last m, m1R, sm, k2tog, yo, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; 118 (118, 122, 122, 126) sts.

Rows 15-21: Rep Rows 9-10, 3 more times, then Row 9 once more – 142 (142, 146, 146, 150) sts.

Row 22 (joining rnd): Sl1 pwise wyif onto spare needle, sl3 pwise wyib onto spare needle holding yarn loosely across the back, remove m, m1L, k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L, k to first chart m, sm, work Foliage Main (flat) patt, sl 2nd chart m, (k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L) twice, k to final m, m1R, remove m, join in the rnd by working *k2tog using the next st on the left-hand needle and the first held st on the spare needle with the buttonhole band sts (non-held sts) at the front, taking care not to twist either the button or buttonhole bands; repeat from * for the rem 3 sts on the spare needle – 145 (145, 149, 149, 153) sts.

From this point, the garment is worked in the rnd.

Rnd 1: Pm to mark start of rnd, k to first chart m, sm, work Foliage Main (in the round) patt (starting on Rnd 5), sl 2nd chart m, k to end.

Rnd 2: K1, m1L, k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L, k to first chart m, sm, work Foliage Main (in the round) patt, sl 2nd chart m, (k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L) twice, k to 1 st before end, m1R, k1 – 8 sts inc’d; 154 (154, 158, 158, 162) sts.

Rnd 3: K to first chart m, sm, work Foliage Main (in the round) patt, sl 2nd chart m, k to end.

Rep Rnds 2-3, 2 (3, 4, 5, 6) more times – 170 (178, 189, 198, 210) sts.

At this point the Yoke should meas approx. 4¼ (4½, 4¾, 5, 5¼)” from top of shoulder.

If the Yoke is shorter than 4¼ (4½, 4¾, 5, 5¼)”, work extra plain rnds as follow until the length given is reached:

Extra Rnd: K to first chart m, work Foliage Main (in the round) patt to m, sl 2nd chart m, k to end.

Stitch breakdown at end of yoke (back / left sleeve / front / right sleeve):

3 months: 48 / 38 / 46 / 38 sts

6 months: 50 / 40 / 48 / 40 sts

12 months: 54 / 42 / 51/ 42 sts

18 months: 56 / 44 / 54 / 44 sts

24 months: 60 / 46 / 58 / 46 sts

Separate Sleeves

Next Rnd: Remove beg of rnd m, place next 38 (40, 42, 44, 46) Left Sleeve sts on holder, remove m, CO 2 sts, pm to mark start of rnd, CO 2 sts, k to first chart m, work Foliage Main (in the round) patt, sl 2nd chart m, k to m, remove m, place next 38 (40, 42, 44, 46) Right Sleeve sts on holder, remove m, CO 4 sts, k48 (50, 54, 56, 60) Back sts, k to start of round marker – 102 (106, 114, 118, 126) sts.

Body

Next Rnd: K to first chart m, work Foliage Main (in the round) patt to m, sl 2nd chart m, k to end.

Rep last Rnd until the piece meas 9¼ (10¼, 10¾, 11¼, 11¾)” from top of shoulder or length desired, ending on Rnd 7 of Foliage Main (in the round) patt.

Note: The edging adds ¾” to the length of the body.

Next Rnd: K to first chart m, work Foliage (Short Row B) patt to m, sl 2nd chart m, k to end.

Garter Edging

Change to smaller needle.

Rnd 7: Knit.

Rnd 8: Purl.

Rep Rnds 7-8, 3 more times.BO all sts kwise.

Sleeves

Place the 38 (40, 42, 44, 46) sts from one Sleeve from waste yarn on larger DPNs.

PU and k6 sts from the underarm BO edge of the body – 44 (46, 48, 50, 52) sts.

Rnd 1: K to final original st, k2tog (one original st and one picked up st), k2, pm to mark start of round, k2, ssk, k to start of round marker – 2 sts dec’d; 42 (44, 46, 48, 50) sts.

Knit 5 (5, 7, 7, 9) rnds.

Next Rnd: K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1 – 2 sts dec’d; 40 (42, 44, 46, 48) sts.

Work these 6 (6, 8, 8, 10) rnds 5 more times – 30 (32, 34, 36, 38) sts.

Next Rnd: Knit.

Rep last rnd until Sleeve mea 5½ (6, 7, 7½, 8)” or desired length.

The cuff adds ¾” to the length of the Sleeve.

Cuff

Change to smaller DPNs.

Rnd 1: Purl.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: Purl.

Rep Rnds 2-3, 3 more times.

BO all sts kwise.

Repeat for second sleeve.

Finishing

Weave in all ends.

Sew buttons into position to line up with the buttonholes.

Wash the sweater according to the instructions given on the ball band. Squeeze out any excess water, arrange the sweater to the dimensions given in the schematic and leave to dry flat.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Chest Size 17 (18)” for baby size 6 (12) months

Shown in size 12m

Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in dss after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn: Bernat Sheep(ish) (70% Acrylic, 30% Wool; 167 yards [153 meters]/85 grams): #0010 Pumpkin(ish), 2 skeins

Needles: US size 10 (6.0mm): straight; set of 4 US size 10 (6.0mm) DPNs

Notions: Tapestry needle; fiberfill; ¼ yard black snap tape

Stitch Pattern

Double Seed Stitch (dss)

Row/Rnds 1-2: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.

Row/Rnds 3-4: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.

Rep Rows/Rnds 1-4 for patt.

Pattern Notes

When working decreases, be sure to work in dss pattern as established. Increases are work as knit into front and back of st (kfb).

Pattern

Back

CO 12 (14) sts.

Rows 1-3: Knit.

Row 4: K1, inc, k to last st, inc, k1 – 14 (16) sts.

Row 5: Purl.

Rows 6-7: Rep Rows 4-5 – 16 (18) sts.

Rows 8-9: Rep Rows 4-5 – 18 (20) sts.

Rows 10-11: Rep Rows 4-5 – 20 (22) sts.

Rows 12-13: Rep Rows 4-5 – 22 (24) sts.

Rows 14-15: Rep Rows 4-5 – 24 (26) sts.

Rows 16-17: Rep Rows 4-5 – 26 (28) sts.

Rows 18-19: Rep Rows 4-5 – 28 (30) sts.

Rows 20-21: Rep Rows 4-5 – 30 (32) sts.

Rows 22-23: Rep Rows 4-5 – 32 (34) sts.

Rows 24-25: Rep Rows 4-5 – 34 (36) sts.

Rows 26-27: Rep Rows 4-5 – 36 (38) sts.

Rows 28-29: Rep Rows 4-5 – 38 (40) sts.

Rows 30-31: Rep Rows 4-5 – 40 (42) sts.

Rows 32-33: Rep Rows 4-5 – 42 (44) sts.

Size 12m only

Work 2 rows in St st.

All sizes

Work 42 (44) rows even in dss patt.

Armhole Shaping

Rows 1-2: BO 1 st at beginning of row, work in dss to end – 40 (42) sts.

Work even in dss patt as est for 16 (18) rows.

Neck Shaping

Row 1: Work in dss patt across first 12 (13) sts, place next 16 sts on holder, join another ball of yarn and work in dss patt across next 12 (13) sts.  Work both sides at same time.

Dec 1 st at neck edge every row for 5 (6) rows – 7 sts.

Work even in dss patt for 2 (3) rows.

BO Back right side sts in est pattern.

Knit 3 rows on left side.

BO Back left side sts knitwise.

Front

CO 10 (12) sts.
Rows 1-3: Knit.

Row 4: K1, inc, k to last st, inc, k1 – 12 (14) sts.

Row 5: Purl.

Rows 6-7: Rep Rows 4-5 – 14 (16) sts.

Rows 8-9: Rep Rows 4-5 – 16 (18) sts.

Rows 10-11: Rep Rows 4-5 – 18 (20) sts.

Rows 12-13: Rep Rows 4-5 – 20 (22) sts.

Rows 14-15: Rep Rows 4-5 – 22 (24) sts.

Row 16: CO 5, knit to end – 27 (29) sts.

Row 17: CO 5, purl to end – 32 (34) sts.

Row 18: Rep Row 16 – 37 (39) sts.

Row 19: Rep Row 17 – 42 (44) sts.

Size 12m only

Work 2 rows in St st as established.

All sizes

Work 42 (44) rows even in dss patt.

Armhole Shaping

Rows 1-2: BO 1 st at beginning of row, work in dss to end – 40 (42) sts.

Work even in dss patt as est for 16 (18) rows.

Neck Shaping

Row 1: Work in dss patt across first 12 (13) sts, place next 16 sts on holder, join another ball of yarn and work in dss patt across next 12 (13) sts.  Work both sides at same time.

Dec 1 st at neck edge every row for 5 (6) rows – 7 sts.

Work even in dss patt for 2 (3) rows.

BO all sts in est patt.

Sleeves

CO 30 (32) sts.

Rows 1-3: Knit.

Rows 4-7: Work in dss patt.

Row 8: Inc 1 st each end, working in dss patt as est – 32 (34) sts.

Work even in dss patt for 5 (7) rows.

Cap Shaping

Rows 1-2: BO 1 st at beg, work in dss patt as est to end – 30 (32) sts.

Working in est dss patt, dec 1 st each end every row 3 times, every 2nd row 5 times, then every row 3 times – 8 (10) sts.

Size 12m only

Work even in dss patt for 2 rows.

BO all sts in est patt.

Tail

CO 10 sts.

Work in dss patt for 10 (12)”.

Working in est dss patt, dec 1 st each end every row 3 times – 4 sts.

BO all sts leaving a long tail.

Finishing

Sew left shoulder seam.

Pick up and k64 (66) sts along neck edge.

Knit 2 rows.

BO all sts knitwise.

Sew snap tape to right shoulder seam, overlapping garter stitch edge.

Tack sleeve edge in place. Sew Sleeves and side seams.

Sew Tail seam, stuffing lightly with fiberfill as you go. Sew Tail in place, using photos as a guide.

Weave in ends.

Headband

With DPNs, CO 66 (76) sts, divide evenly among 3 needles. Join, being careful not to twist.

Work in dss patt for 7 (9) rows.

BO all sts loosely in est patt.

Ear (make 2)

CO 10 sts.

Row 1: Work even in dss patt.

Row 2: Ssk, work in dss patt to last 2 sts, k2tog – 8 sts.

Row 3: Work even in dss patt.

Rows 4-5: Rep Rows 2-3 – 6 sts.

Row 6: P2tog, k1, p1, p2tog tbl – 4 sts.

Row 7: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.

Row 8: Ssk, k2tog – 2 sts.

Row 9: K2tog – 1 st.

BO.

Finishing

Sew Ears to Headband using photos as a guide.

Weave in ends.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: Finished Bust Size 20 (20½, 21½, 23½, 25, 27, 28½, 30½, 32, 34)” / [51 (52, 54.5, 59.5, 63.5, 68.5, 72.5, 77.5, 81.5, 86.5) cm] to fit ages 3mos (6mos, 9mos, 12mos, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years

Shown in size 27″ (4 years)

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in St st with larger needle; 22 sts = 5″ [12.5 cm] in Back Panel and 10 sts = 2¼” [5.5 cm] in Front Panel with larger needle.

Materials

Yarn: O-Wool Local (50% Alpaca, 50% Certified Organic Merino; 240 yards [219 meters]/100 grams): Bluebell, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) hanks

Needles: US size 4 (3.25 mm): 16″ circular and DPNs; US size 6 (4 mm): 16″ circular and DPNs.

Notions: Stitch markers; cable needle; stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Abbreviations

beg: begin(ning)

BO: bind off

cn: cable needle

CO: cast on

cont: continue

dec(‘d): decrease(d)

dpn(s): double pointed needle(s)

est: establish(ed)

inc(‘d): increase(d)

k: knit

k2tog: knit 2 sts together

LC (Left Cable): sl 1 st to cn and hold in front, k1, k1 from cn

LLI (Left Lifted Increase): use left needle to pick up the st 2 sts below the last st on the right needle, then knit into it

LLPI (Left Lifted Purl Increase): use left needle to pick up the st 2 sts below the last st on the right needle, then purl into it (1 st increased)

LPC (Left Purl Cable): sl 1 st to cn and hold in front, p1, k1 from cn

m: marker(s)

p: purl

patt: pattern(s)

pm: place marker

RC (Right Cable): sl 1 st to cn and hold in back, k1, k1 from cn

rem: remain(ing)

rep: repeat

RLI (Right Lifted Increase): use right needle to pick up the st below the next st on the left needle, then knit into it

RLPI (Right Lifted Purl Increase): use right needle to pick up the st below the next st on the left needle, then purl into it (1 st increased)

rnd(s): round(s)

RPC (Right Purl Cable): sl 1 st to cn and hold in back, k1, p1 from cn

RS: right side

sl: slip

ssk (slip, slip, knit): sl 2 sts (1 at a time) knitwise to the right needle, return sts to the left needle in turned position and knit them together through the back loops

st(s): stitch(es)

WS: wrong side

Wyib: with yarn in back

Wyif: with yarn in front

Special Stitches

Back Panel (worked in Rows over 22 sts)

Row 1 (RS): (K6, RC) twice, k6.

Row 2 (WS): K6, p10, k6.

Row 3: K5, RPC, LPC, k4, RPC, LPC, k5.

Row 4: K5, p1, k2, p6, k2, p1, k5.

Row 5: K5, RPC, p2, LPC, k2, RPC, p2, LPC, k4.

Row 6: K4, p1, k4, p4, k4, p1, k4.

Row 7: K3, (RPC, p4, LPC) twice, k3.

Rows 8 and 10: K3, (p1, k6, p1) twice, k3.

Row 9: K4, p6, LC, p6, k4.

Row 11: K3, (LC, p4, RC) twice, k3.

Row 12: Rep Row 6.

Row 13: K4, LC, p2, RC, k2, LC, p2, RC, k4.

Row 14: Rep Row 4.

Row 15: K5, LC, RC, k4, LC, RC, k5.

Row 16: Rep Row 2.

Rep Rows 1–16 for patt.

Back Panel (worked in Rnds over 22 sts)

Rnd 1: (K6, RC) twice, k6.

Rnd 2: P6, k10, p6.

Rnd 3: K5, RPC, LPC, k4, RPC, LPC, k5.

Rnd 4: P5, k1, p2, k6, p2, k1, p5.

Rnd 5: K5, RPC, p2, LPC, k2, RPC, p2, LPC, k4.

Rnd 6: P4, k1, p4, k4, p4, k1, p4.

Rnd 7: K3, (RPC, p4, LPC) twice, k3.

Rnds 8 and 10: P3, (k1, p6, k1) twice, p3.

Rnd 9: K4, p6, LC, p6, k4.

Rnd 11: K3, (LC, p4, RC) twice, k3.

Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 6.

Rnd 13: K4, LC, p2, RC, k2, LC, p2, RC, k4.

Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 4.

Rnd 15: K5, LC, RC, k4, LC, RC, k5.

Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 2.

Rep Rnds 1–16 for patt.

Front Panel (worked in Rnds over 10 sts)

Rnd 1: K10.

Rnd 2: P1, k8, p1.

Rnd 3: K1, LC, k4, RC, k1.

Rnd 4: P2, k6, p2.

Rnd 5: K2, LC, k2, RC, k2.

Rnd 6: P3, k4, p3.

Rnd 7: K3, LC, RC, k3.

Rnd 8: P4, k2, p4.

Rnd 9: K4, LC, k4.

Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 8.

Rnd 11: K3, RC, LC, k3.

Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 6.

Rnd 13: K2, RC, k2, LC, k2.

Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 4.

Rnd 15: K1, RC, k4, LC, k1.

Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 2.

Rep Rnds 1–16 for patt.

Stockinette Stitch (worked in Rows)

Knit on RS, purl on WS.

Stockinette Stitch (worked in Rnds)

Knit all sts, every rnd.

Garter Stitch (worked in Rows)

Row 1: Knit.

Rep Row 1 for patt.

Garter Stitch (worked in Rnds)

Rnd 1: Purl.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rep Rnds 1-2 for patt.

Wrap and turn (W&T)

Knit Row: Wyib, slip next st purlwise onto right needle, bring yarn to front of work, return slipped st to left needle, bring yarn to back of work, then turn work.

Purl Row: Wyif, slip next st purlwise onto right needle, bring yarn to back of work, return slipped st to left needle, bring yarn to front of work, then turn work.

Hide Wraps

Knit Row: Pick up wrap from the front with right needle and k together with st it wraps.

Purl Row: Pick up wrap through back of loop with right needle and p together with st it wraps.

Backward Loop Cast-on Method

*Wrap yarn around left thumb from front to back and secure in palm with other fingers, insert right needle upwards through strand on thumb, slip loop from thumb onto needle, pulling yarn to tighten; rep from * for desired number of sts.

Pattern Notes

This hoodie is worked from the top down beginning at the top of the hood. The hood is shaped by working the top section flat, then picking up stitches along each selvedge edge. The top of the hood is shaped with short rows, then decrease rows are evenly spaced along the length of the hood to the neck. There is an optional bind-off for neck stability, then the same number of stitches are picked up for the yoke. The yoke is worked with raglan increases to the underarms, where the body and sleeves are divided. Stitches are cast-on for the front neck, then the body is worked in the round to the hem while the sleeve stitches are held. Then the sleeve stitches are placed onto DPNs and knit from the underarm to the cuff. The front band is picked up and knit, then overlapped and sewn to the front body.

Pattern

Hood

With larger circular needle, CO 24 sts. Do not join; work back and forth in rows.

Set-up Row (WS): K1, pm, k6, p10, k6, pm, k1.

Row 1 (RS): K1, sm, work Back Panel to next m, sm, k1.

Cont working even as est until Rows 1–16 of Back Panel have been worked 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, then work 8 (10, 12, 13, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) more rows, ending after a WS row. Break yarn.

With RS facing and sts at the top, rotate work 45% counter-clockwise. Using the end of the circular needle that is coming from the bottom edge of the held sts, pick up and k18 (20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33) sts evenly along selvedge edge, working from the CO edge to the held sts, k to m, sm, work as est to next m, sm, k1, pick up and k18 (20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33) sts evenly along selvedge edge, working from the held sts to the CO edge – 60 (64, 66, 70, 72, 76, 80, 82, 86, 90) sts.

Shape Top of Hood

Short-Row 1 (WS): P to m, sm, work in Back Panel to next m, sm, p1, wrap next st and turn so RS is facing.

Short-Row 2 (RS): K1, sm, work as est to next m, sm, k1, wrap next st and turn so WS is facing – 17 (19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32) sts rem unwrapped at each end of row.

Inc Short-Row 3 (WS): P to 1 st before m, RLPI, p1, sm, work to next m, sm, p1, LLPI, p to wrapped st from previous WS row, p wrap together with st, p3 (4, 4, 3, 3, 4, 4, 3, 4, 4), wrap next st and turn so RS is facing – 2 sts inc’d.

Inc Short-Row 4 (RS): K to 1 st before m, RLI, k1, sm, work to next m, sm, k1, LLI, k to wrapped st from previous RS row, k wrap together with st, k3 (4, 4, 3, 3, 4, 4, 3, 4, 4), wrap next st and turn so WS is facing – 2 sts inc’d.

Rep last 2 Inc Short-Rows 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times – 68 (72, 74, 78, 84, 88, 92, 94, 98, 102) total sts; 9 (9, 10, 14, 11, 10, 12, 16, 15, 17) sts rem unwrapped at each end of row.

Short-Row 5 (WS): P to m, sm, work to next m, sm, p to wrapped st from previous WS row, p wrap together with st, p4 (5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5), wrap next st and turn so RS is facing.

Short-Row 6 (RS): K to m, sm, work to next m, sm, k to wrapped st from previous RS row, k wrap together with st, k4 (5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5), wrap next st and turn so WS is facing.

Rep last 2 Short-Rows 0 (0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1) more times – 4 (3, 4, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 3, 5) sts rem unwrapped at each end of row.

Next Row (WS): P to m, sm, work as est to wrapped st from previous WS row, p wrap together with st, p to end.

Next Row (RS): K to m, sm, work Back Panel to next m, sm, k to wrapped st from previous RS row, k wrap together with st, k to end.

Work 1 WS row even as est, working the Back Panel between the markers and the sts outside the markers in St st.

Shape Body of Hood

Dec Row (RS): K1, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, ssk, sm, work Back Panel to next m, sm, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 – 4 sts dec’d; 64 (68, 70, 74, 80, 84, 88, 90, 94, 98) sts.

Work 3 (3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5) rows even as est, ending after a WS row.

Rep last 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) rows 2 (2, 1, 5, 5, 6, 5, 7, 6, 8) more times – 56 (60, 66, 54, 60, 60, 68, 62, 70, 66) sts.

[Rep Dec Row, then work 5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) rows even] 3 (4, 5, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1) time – 44 (44, 46, 50, 56, 56, 60, 58, 62, 62) sts.

Note: All the sts are BO on the next RS row for stability. This prevents the neckline from stretching due to the weight of the larger size sweaters. It’s not required and probably not necessary for the smaller sizes. If you choose not to BO, simply work 1 RS row as est.

Next Row (RS): BO all sts in patt, working the cable twists as you BO. Break yarn.

Back

With larger circular needle and RS facing, work along the BO edge of the hood, pick up and k1 st in each of the BO sts as follows: pick up and k11 (11, 12, 14, 17, 17, 19, 18, 20, 20) sts along the St sts, pm for Back Panel, pick up and k22 sts for Back Panel, pm for Back Panel, then pick up and k11 (11, 12, 14, 17, 17, 19, 18, 20, 20) more sts – 44 (44, 46, 50, 56, 56, 60, 58, 62, 62) sts.

Raglan Shaping

Notes: Use different colored markers to easily tell the difference between the raglan and cable panel markers.

Next Row (WS): P8 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 10, 10, 10) for Right Front, pm for raglan, p2 (2, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6) for Right Sleeve, pm for raglan, p1 (1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) to Back Panel m, sm, work 22 sts to next m as est, sm, p1 (1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) for Back, pm for Raglan, 2 (2, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6) for Left Sleeve, pm for raglan, p8 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 10, 10, 10) to end for Left Front.

Shape Raglan

Sizes 3 (6, 9, 12, -, -, -, -, -, -) mos only

Body and Sleeve Inc Row (RS): *K to 1 st before raglan m, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI; rep from * 3 more times, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; 52 (52, 54, 58, -, -, -, -, -, -) sts.

Body and Sleeve Inc Row (WS): *P to 1 st before raglan m, RLPI, p1, sm, p1, LLPI; rep from * 3 more times, p to end – 8 sts inc’d; 60 (60, 62, 66, -, -, -, -, -, -) sts.

Sizes 3mos (6mos, 9mos, 12mos, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, -) years only

Body and Sleeve Inc Row (RS): *K to 1 st before raglan m, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI; rep from * 3 more times, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; 68 (68, 70, 74, 64, 64, 68, 66, 70, -) sts.

Work 1 WS row even.

Sleeve Inc Row (RS): *K to raglan m, sm, k1, LLI, k to 1 st before next raglan m, RLI, k1, sm; rep from * once more, k to end – 4 sts inc’d; 72 (72, 74, 78, 68, 68, 72, 70, 74, -) sts.

Work 1 WS row even.

Rep last 4 rows 5 (5, 6, 6, 4, 3, 3, 2, 0, -) more times – 132 (132, 146, 150, 116, 104, 108, 94, 74, -) sts; 16 (16, 17, 18, 15, 14, 15, 13, 11, -) sts each Front, 30 (30, 34, 34, 24, 20, 20, 16, 10, -) sts each Sleeve, 40 (40, 44, 46, 38, 36, 38, 36, 32, -) sts for Back.

Sizes – (6mos, -, 12mos, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years only

Body and Sleeve Inc Row (RS): *K to 1 st before raglan m, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI; rep from * 3 more times, k to end – 8 sts inc’d; – (140, -, 158, 124, 112, 116, 102, 82, 70) sts.

Work 1 WS row even.

Rep last 2 rows – (0, -, 0, 5, 8, 9, 12, 16, 19) more times – – (140, -, 158, 164, 176, 188, 198, 210, 222) sts; – (17, -, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30) sts each Front, – (32, -, 36, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) sts each Sleeve and – (42, -, 48, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70) sts for Back.

All Sizes

Divide Body and Sleeves (RS): K16 (17, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30) Left Front sts, remove m, use the backwards loop method to CO 4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) sts for underarm, place the next 30 (32, 34, 36, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) Sleeve sts onto st holder or waste yarn, remove m, work 40 (42, 44, 48, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70) Back sts as est, remove m, use the backwards loop method to CO 4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) sts for underarm, place the next 30 (32, 34, 36, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) Sleeve sts onto st holder or waste yarn, remove m, k16 (17, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30) Right Front sts to end – 80 (84, 86, 94, 104, 112, 120, 126, 134, 142) sts.

Body

Cont working back and forth in rows, ending after the next RS Row 7 or Row 15 of the Back Panel has been completed.

Join Front Neck (RS): With RS still facing, use the backwards loop method to CO 8 (8, 10, 10, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) sts for Front Neck, join to Left Front, k18 (19, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33), pm for beg of rnd.

Cont working in the rnd as follows:

Rnd 1 (Est Front Panel): K11 (12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27) to Back Panel m, sm, work Rnd 8 or Rnd 16 of Back Panel as est to next m, sm, k28 (30, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60), pm for Front Panel, work Rnd 8 or 16 of Front Panel for 10 sts, pm for Front Panel, k17 (18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33) to end.

Cont working even as est until piece meas approx 5 (5½, 6, 6¾, 8, 8½, 9, 10½, 12, 13)” / [12.5 (14, 15, 17, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 26.5, 30.5, 33) cm] from underarm, ending after Rnd 16 or Rnd 8 of Panels. Remove panel markers on the last rnd.

Change to smaller circular needle.

Beg with a purl rnd, work 8 rnds in Garter St, ending after a k rnd.

BO all sts purlwise.

Sleeves

Return 30 (32, 34, 36, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) held Sleeve sts to larger DPNs.

With empty DPN, beg at center of underarm CO sts, pick up and k3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts (1 st in each underarm CO st, and 1 st at gap between CO sts and held sts), k across held sts, pick up and k3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts (1 st at gap, and 1 st in each underarm CO st) – 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54) sts. Pm for beg of rnd, divide sts evenly over DPNs and join to work in the rnd.

Dec Rnd: K2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3), k2tog, k to last 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts, ssk, k to end – 2 sts dec’d; 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) sts.

Shape Sleeve

Knit 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7) rnds.

Dec Rnd: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 – 2 sts dec’d; 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50) sts.

Rep last 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8) rnds 0 (2, 4, 5, 6, 2, 2, 2, 4, 2) more times – 32 (30, 28, 28, 28, 38, 40, 42, 40, 46) sts.

[Knit 6 (6, 6, -, -, 7, 9, 9, 9, 9) rnds, then rep Dec Rnd] 3 (2, 1, 0, 0, 5, 5, 6, 5, 7) times – 26 (26, 26, 28, 28, 28, 30, 30, 30, 32) sts.

Cont working even in St st until piece meas 5 (5½, 6, 6½, 7½, 10, 12½, 14, 15, 15½)” / [12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 19, 25.5, 32, 35.5, 38, 39.5) cm] from beg

Change to smaller DPNs.

Beg with a purl rnd, work 8 rnds in Garter St, ending after a knit rnd.

BO all sts purlwise.

Make second Sleeve the same as the first.

Finishing

Block piece to measurements.

Neckband

With smaller circular needle and RS facing, beg at Front Neck CO edge, pick up and k2 sts for every 3 rows evenly along the Right Front edge to the Back Panel, 22 sts across the CO edge of the Back Panel, then 2 sts for every 3 rows evenly along the Left Front edge to the Front Neck CO sts. Do not pick up any sts across the Front Neck CO sts. The selvedge edges of the Neckband will be sewn to this edge later. Do not join; work back and forth in rows.

Knit 10 rows, ending after a RS row. BO all sts knitwise. Break yarn leaving a long tail. Use the tail to sew the selvedge edges of the neckband to the Front neck CO sts, overlapping the Left Front over the right for a boy’s sweater or the right front over the left for a girl’s sweater.

Weave in ends. Block Neckband if desired.

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Skill Level: Beginner

Sizes: 3-6 months (6-12months, 12-24 months, 2-3 Years); Finished hat circumference 14 (15, 16, 17)”

Shown in size 2-3 years.

Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Red Heart Soft (100% Acrylic Yarn; 256 yards [234 meters]/141 grams]: E728_9925 Really Red (A), 1 ball; E728_4600 White (B), 1 ball. (YARN WEIGHT #4)

Needles: US size 8 (5mm): 16” circular; US size 8 (5mm): DPNs

Notions: Markers; tapestry needle.

Special Stitches

K2, P2 Rib

Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of row.

Rep Row 1 for patt.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in the round.

Pattern

Using circular needles and A, CO 56 (64, 72, 76) sts, pm and join work in the rnd.

Work in K2, P2 Rib patt for 8 rnds.

Beg working in St st.

With A, work 4 rnds.

With B, work 4 rnds.

Rep the last 8 rnds until Hat meas 5 (5½, 6, 6½)” from CO edge.

Cont in est patt, alternating between A and B every 4 rows as you start decreasing for the crown. Switch to DPNs when sts no longer fit comfortable on circular needles.

Dec Rnd: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd – 42 (48, 54, 57) sts.

Work 2 rnds.

Dec Rnd: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd – 28 (32, 36, 38) sts.

Work 2 rnds.

Dec Rnd: *K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd – 14 (16, 18, 19) sts.

Work 1 rnd.

Dec Rnd: *K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd, knitting any rem sts – 7 (8, 9, 10) sts.

Finishing

Break yarn with approx. 6” tail. Thread tail with tapestry needle through remainder of sts.

Weave in ends. Block to measurements.

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Skill Level: Easy

Sizes: 3 months (6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 2-3 Years)

Finished chest size: 16 (17, 18, 19, 20, 22)” to fit \ chest size18 (19, 20, 21, 22, 24)”.

2” negative ease recommended.

Shown in size 2-3 years.

Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after blocking.

Materials:

Yarn: Red Heart Soft (100% Acrylic Yarn; 256 yards [234 meters]/141 grams]: E728_9925 Really Red (A), 2 balls; E728_4600 White (B), 1 ball. (YARN WEIGHT #4)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) 24” circular and DPNS.

Notions: Markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ¾” white buttons.

Special Stitches

K2, P2 Rib

Row 1: K2, p2; rep from * for entire row.

Rep Row 1 for patt.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked flat from the bottom up on circular needles. The sleeves will be work in the round on DPNs.

Pattern

With circular needles and A, CO 76 (80, 84, 88, 92, 100) sts.

Work in K2, P2 Rib patt for 8 rows.

Beg working in St st until Sweater meas 6 (6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½)” from CO edge, ending on a WS row.

Set piece aside.

Sleeves (make 2)

With DPNs and A, CO 24 (28, 28, 32, 32, 36) sts, pm, join for working in the rnd.

Work in K2, P2 Rib patt for 8 rnds.

Beg working in St st

With A, work 4 rnds.

With B, work 4 rnds.

Rep these last 8 rnds until Sleeve meas 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8)” from CO edge.

Place first 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts and last 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts on stitch holder – 18 (22, 22, 24, 24, 28) sts.

Joining Row (RS): With A and starting at the Front Left of Sweater, k16 (17, 18, 18, 19, 21) sts, place next 6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8) sts on stitch holder, pm, k18 (22, 22, 24, 24, 28) sts from Left Sleeve, pm, k32 (34, 36, 36, 38, 42) sts from Back of Sweater, pm; place next 6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8) sts on stitch holder, k18 (22, 22, 24, 24, 28) sts from Right Sleeve, pm, k16 (17, 18, 18, 19, 21) sts – 100 (112, 116, 120, 124, 140) sts.

Work back and forth in St st 5 rows.

Yoke

Dec Row (RS): *K to 2 sts from m, k2tog, sm, ssk; rep from * 3 more times – 92 (104, 108, 112, 116, 132) sts.

Work 5 rows in St st.

Next Row (RS): Rep Dec Row – 84 (96, 100, 104, 108, 124) sts.

Next Row: Purl.

Next Row: Rep Dec Row – 76 (88, 92, 96, 100, 116) sts.

Rep last 2 rows until 36 (32, 36, 32, 36, 36) sts rem.

Sl rem sts to stitch holder.

Buttonband

Right Edge

With RS facing, pick up 52 (52, 52, 72, 72, 72) sts along the edge of Sweater.

Work in K2, P2 Rib patt for 7 rows.

BO sts.

With RS facing, pick up 52 (52, 52, 72, 72, 72) sts along the edge of Sweater.

Work in K2, P2 Rib patt for 3 rows.

Buttonhole Row: K2, p2, yo, k2tog, *p2, k2, p2, k2, yo, p2tog, k2, p2, k2, p2, yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 6 sts, p2, k2, p2.

Work in K2, P2 Rib patt for 3 rows.

BO sts.

Collar

Pick up 4 (6, 4, 6, 4, 4) sts along top of Left Buttonband, k36 (32, 36, 32, 36, 36) sts, pick up 4 (6, 4 ,6, 4, 4) sts along top of Left Buttonband – 44 (44, 44, 44, 44, 44) sts.

Work in K2, P2 Rib patt for 6 rows.

BO loosely.

Finishing

Using Kitchener st, seam armholes.

Weave in ends. Block to measurements.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Bust Size 24 (26.25, 27.75, 29, 30.5)” to fit bust 20.75 (23, 25, 26.5, 28)”

2” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 26.25”

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

Materials

Yarn: Stylecraft Life DK (75% Acrylic, 25% Wool; 325 yards [298 meters]/100 grams): 2357 Aqua (MC, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) balls), 2307 Black (CC1, 1 ball), 2308 Cascade (CC2, 1 ball), 2300 White (CC3, 1 ball), 2305 Cream (CC4, 1 ball)

Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) straight; US size 4 (3.5 mm) straight; US size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular

Notions: Yarn bobbins, markers (2), tapestry needle, chart row marker

Special Stitches

2 x 2 Ribbing (worked flat)

Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 2 (WS): *P2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

Rep Rows 1-2 for patt.

2 x 2 Ribbing (worked in the rnd)

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

Rep Rnd 1 for patt.

Pattern Notes

The Narwhal jumper is worked flat from the bottom up in pieces, then seamed before adding the neckline in the round. The narwhal is incorporated using the intarsia technique.

Pattern

Back

With MC and smaller needles, CO 66 (74, 78, 82, 86) sts.

Work in 2 x 2 Ribbing (worked flat) for 1.5”, ending with a WS row.

Change to larger needles.

Row 1 (RS): K17 (19, 20, 21, 22), m1 (0, 0, 0, 0), k32 (36, 38, 40, 42), m1 (0, 0, 0, 0), k17 (19, 20, 21, 22). (68 (74, 78, 82, 86) sts)

Row 2 (WS): Purl.**

Work 48 (52, 58, 68, 76) rows in St st, ending with a WS row.

At this point Back should meas 8 (8.5, 9.5, 11, 12)”.

Note: If you wish to add extra length to the body of the jumper, work extra rows here in St st, then add the same number of rows to the Front of the jumper before incorporating the chart.

BO 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. (58 (64, 68, 72, 76) sts)

Work 8 (8, 6, 6, 8) rows in St st, ending with a WS row.

Raglan Decreases

Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts dec’d; 56 (62, 66, 70, 74) sts)

Row 2 (WS): Purl.

Work Rows 1-2, 11 (13, 15, 17, 18) more times. (34 (36, 36, 36, 38) sts)

BO all sts loosely.

Front

Work same Back to **.

Work 20 (26, 32, 42, 52) rows in St st, and the same number of extra rows you may have added to the Back for length, ending with a WS row.

Chart Placement

Next Row (RS): K12 (15, 17, 19, 21), pm, work next 44 sts from the Narwhal chart, pm, k12 (15, 17, 19, 21).Cont in St st, working the appropriate row of chart between the stitch markers until you have worked a total of 28 (26, 26, 26, 24) rows of the Narwhal chart.

Cont working the Narwhal chart patt between the markers, while working the armhole and raglan rows.

BO 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. (58 (64, 68, 72, 76) sts)

Work 8 (8, 6, 6, 8) rows in St st, ending with a WS row.

Raglan Decreases

Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts dec’d; 56 (62, 66, 70, 74) sts)

Row 2 (WS): Purl.

Work Rows 1-2, 1 (3, 5, 7, 8) more times. (54 (56, 56, 56, 58) sts)

Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, k16, BO 16 (18, 18, 18, 20) sts, k16, k2tog, k1. (18 sts rem on each side of BO)

Work only on the sts that the working yarn is attached to.

***Next Row (WS): Purl

Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts dec’d; 16 sts)

Row 2 (WS): Purl.

Work Rows 1-2, 6 more times. (4 sts) ****

Next Row (RS): K1, k2tog, k1. (3 sts)

Next Row: Purl.

Next Row: K2tog, k1. (2 sts)

Next Row: Purl.

BO all sts.

Re-join yarn at the neckline edge at the back of the piece, then work from *** to ****.

Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, k1. (3 sts)

Next Row: Purl.

Next Row: K1, ssk. (2 sts)

Next Row: Purl.

BO all sts.

Sleeves (make 2)

With MC and smaller needles, CO 38 (42, 42, 46, 50) sts.

Work in 2 x 2 Ribbing (worked flat) for 1.5”, ending with a WS row.

Change to larger needles.

Starting with a knit row, work 6 (8, 6, 8, 10) rows in St st.

Increase Row (RS): K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. (2 sts inc’d; 40 (44, 44, 48, 52) sts)

Next Row (WS): Purl.

Work these 8 (10, 8, 10, 12) rows 4 (4, 6, 6, 5) more times. (48 (52, 56, 60, 62) sts)

Cont in St st until Sleeve meas 8.5 (10.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5)”, ending with a WS row.

BO 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. (38 (42, 46, 50, 52) sts)

Work 8 (8, 6, 6, 8) rows in St st, ending with a WS row.

Raglan Decreases

Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts dec’d; 36 (40, 44, 48, 50) sts)

Row 2 (WS): Purl.

Work Rows 1-2, 11 (13, 15, 17, 18) more times. (14 sts)

BO all sts loosely.

Neckline

Weave in all ends. Join shoulder seams along raglan decrease lines using mattress stitch.

With MC and circular needles, and starting at top right of Back with RS facing, PU and k32 (34, 34, 34, 36) sts along BO edge of Back, 12 sts along BO edge of Left Sleeve, 12 sts down Left Front edge diagonal, 16 (18, 18, 18, 20) sts across the neckline BO, 12 sts up Right Front edge diagonal, and 12 sts along BO edge of Right Sleeve. PM, join to work in the rnd. (96 (100, 100, 100, 104) sts)

Work in 2 x 2 Ribbing (in the rnd) for 1”. BO all sts loosely in patt.

Finishing

Join side and underarm seams.

Soak the jumper in lukewarm water. Squeeze out excess water, lie the jumper out to the dimensions shown in the schematic and leave to dry flat.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Chest Size 16.5 (17, 18, 19, 20)” for infant size 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months

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

Materials

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (100% Acrylic; 170 yards [156 meters]/100 grams): #177 Sage (MC, 1 skein), #099 Linen (CC, 1 skein)

Needles: US size 9 (5.5 mm) straight

Notions: Tapestry needle, two ½” heart-shaped buttons, 1 sheet red felt, matching thread, sewing needle

Special Stitches

Garter Stitch

Row 1: Knit.

Rep Row 1 for patt.

Pattern

Back

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

Border

With CC, work in Garter Stitch for 4 (4, 6, 6, 8) rows.

Body

Change to MC.

Decrease 1 st each side on next row and every 14th row twice. (36 (40, 42, 46, 48) sts)

Work 0 (0, 2, 8, 10) rows even in St st.

Sizes 12 (18, 24) months Only

Decrease 1 st each side. (40 (44, 46) sts)

All Sizes

Work in St st for 16 (18, 18, 18, 20) rows.

Armhole

BO 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. (30 (34, 34, 36, 38) sts)

Work even in St st for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rows.

Decrease 1 st each side. (28 (32, 32, 34, 36) sts)

Work even in St st for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rows.

Decrease 1 st each side. (26 (30, 30, 32, 34) sts)

Work in Garter Stitch for 14 (16, 16, 18, 18) rows.

Neck Shaping

Work 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts in est patt, sl next 16 (18, 18, 20, 20) to holder, join other end of yarn, work 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts in est patt.

Dec 1 st at Neck Edge. (4 (5, 5, 5, 6) sts)

Work even for 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) rows.

Sizes 6 (12, 18, 24) months Only

Dec 1 st at each end. (3 (3, 3, 4) sts)

Change to CC.

Work in Garter Stitch for 3 rows.

BO sts.

Front

Work same as Back to Armhole.

Armhole

BO 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. (30 (34, 34, 36, 38) sts)

Work even in St st for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rows.

Decrease 1 st each side. (28 (32, 32, 34, 36) sts)

Work even in St st for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rows.

Decrease 1 st each side. (26 (30, 30, 32, 34) sts)

Work in Garter Stitch for 6 (8, 8, 10, 10) rows.

Neck Shaping

Work 9 (10, 10, 10, 11) sts, sl next 8 (10, 10, 12, 12) to holder, join other end of yarn, work 9 (10, 10, 10, 11) sts.

Decrease 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times. (4 (5, 5, 5, 6) sts)

Work even in St st for 2 rows.

Change to CC.

Work in Garter Stitch for 3 rows.

BO sts.

Finishing

Block pieces.

Sew Front to Back at side seams.

Front Collar

With CC and RS facing, pick up and k8 (10, 10, 12, 12) sts from left front neck edge, 8 (10, 10, 12, 12) sts from holder, 8 (10, 10, 12, 12) sts from right front neck edge. (24 (30, 30, 36, 36) sts)

Work in Garter Stitch for 2 rows.

BO sts.

Armholes

With CC and RS facing, pick up and k26 (30, 30, 34, 34) sts evenly around armhole.

Work in Garter Stitch for 2 rows.

BO sts.

Back Collar

With CC and RS facing, pick up and k6 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts below Garter Stitch border of right back neck edge, 16 (18, 18, 20, 20) sts from holder, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts from left back neck edge, ending just before Garter Stitch border. (28 (32, 32, 36, 36) sts)

Work in Garter Stitch for 2 rows.

BO sts.

Sew Garter Stitch borders together at tops of front and back neck edges.

Cut heart-shaped pockets from red felt and attach.

Overlap straps by bringing back straps to front. Attach heart-shaped buttons.

Weave in ends.

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Skill Level: Easy

Size: Finished Waist Size 17 (18, 20)” for baby size 6 (12, 18) months

Shown in size 12 months

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

Materials

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (100% Acrylic; 170 yards [156 meters]/100 grams): #177 Sage (MC, 1 skein), #099 Linen (CC, 1 skein)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles; US size 9 (5.5mm) straight needles

Notions: Tapestry needle, 1 sheet red felt, sewing needle, matching thread

Special Stitches

Stripe Pattern
Rows 1-8: With CC.
Rows 9-16: With MC.
Rep Rows 1-16 for patt.

K1, P1 Rib

Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row.
Rep Row 1 for patt.

Pattern Notes

When changing from bottom rib to St st, begin with a knit row on the Right Leg and a purl row on the Left Leg.

Pattern

Leg (make 2)
Ribbing

With MC and smaller needles, CO 28 (32, 36) sts.

Work in K1, P1 Rib for 10 rows.

Increase 2 sts evenly across. (30 (34, 38) sts)

Change to larger needles.

Leg

Proceed in Stripe Pattern and St st, increase 1 st each end every 5th row 10 times. (50 (54, 58) sts)

Cont in Stripe Pattern and St st until piece meas 9.5 (10.5, 12)” from beginning.

Shape Crotch

BO 3 (3, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. (44 (48, 50) sts)

Decrease 1 st each end of next row and every other row twice more. (38 (42, 44) sts)

Cont in Stripe Pattern and St st until piece meas 6 (6.5, 7)” from BO edge.

Shape Top

Change to smaller needles and MC, work in K1 P1 Rib for 12 (14, 16) rows.

Short Row Shaping

Row 1: Work 31 sts, sl next st purlwise, bring yarn to front, return slipped st to left needle, bring yarn to back, work rib to end.

Row 2: Work 21 sts, sl next st purlwise, bring yarn to front, return slipped st to left needle, bring yarn to back, work rib to end.

Row 3: Work 11 sts, sl next st purlwise, bring yarn to front, return slipped st to left needle, bring yarn to back, work rib to end.

Row 4: Work even across all sts.

BO all sts.

Finishing

Sew inseam and crotch seams.

Weave in ends.

Cut hearts from felt sheet to fit knee area and attach using sewing needle and matching thread.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: Finished Chest Size 19 (20, 21, 23.25, 25.5, 27.75, 29.5, 31.25)” / [48.5 (51, 53.5, 59, 65, 70.5, 75, 79.5) cm] to fit ages 3mos (6mos, 12mos, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) years

Shown in size 23.25″ / [59 cm] (2 years)

Gauge: 22 sts and 20 rnds = 4″ [10 cm] in Stripe Pattern with larger needles.

Materials

Yarn: Swans Island Washable DK Weight (100% Washable Merino wool; 140 yards [128 meters]/50 grams): EWS226 Mallard (MC, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) hanks), EWS224 Edgecomb Grey (CC, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) hanks)

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm); 16″ circular and DPNs, US size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ circular and DPNs

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Abbreviations

CC: contrast color

dec(‘d): decrease(d)

est: establish(ed)

inc(‘d): increase(d)

MC: main color

m: marker

meas: measure(s)

mos: months

Special Stitches

Stripe Pattern (any number of sts)

With CC, knit 4 rnds.

With MC, knit 4 rnds.

Rep last 8 rnds for patt.

Heart Pattern (multiple of 8 sts)

See Chart.

Backward Loop Cast-on Method

*Wrap yarn around left thumb from front to back and secure in palm with other fingers, insert right needle upwards through strand on thumb, slip loop from thumb onto needle, pulling yarn to tighten; rep from * for desired number of sts.

Pattern Notes

This pullover is worked from the top down, seamlessly. There are a few increase rounds worked in the striped sections of the yoke. The sleeves and body are divided at the underarms and worked separately from the top down, making it easy to adjust the lengths to fit your child.

Pattern

Yoke

With smaller circular needles and MC, CO 90 (96, 102, 106, 110, 116, 120, 120) sts. Do not join.

Change to CC.

Turn and knit 1 row, then pm for beg of rnd. Join to work in rnds, being careful not to twist sts.

Purl 1 rnd.

Change to MC.

Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd.

Change to CC.

Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd.

Change to MC.

Knit 1 rnd.

Inc Rnd 1: Inc 22 (16, 18, 22, 26, 28, 24, 32) sts evenly around for your size as follows:

Sizes 3mos (-, 12mos, -, -, 6, -, 10) years only: *K5 (-, 5, -, -, 5, -, 3), m1, [k4 (-, 6, -, -, 4, -, 4), m1] 10 (-, 2, -, -, 6, -, 3) times; rep from * to end. (112 (-, 120, -, -, 144, -, 152) sts)

Sizes – (6mos, -, -, -, -, 8, -) years only: *K- (6, -, -, -, -, 5, -), m1; rep from * to end. (- (112, -, -, -, -, 144, -) sts)

Size – (-, -, 2, -, -, -, -) years only: K1, m1, *k5, m1; rep from * to end. (128 sts)

Size – (-, -, -, 4, -, -, -) years only: K5, m1, *k4, m1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. (136 sts)

All Sizes

Using MC, CC, and larger circular needle, work 8 rnds of Heart Pattern.

Change to MC.

Knit 1 rnd.

Inc Rnd 2: Inc 21 (24, 20, 24, 26, 30, 32, 24) sts evenly around for your size as follows:

Sizes 3mos (6mos, -, 2, -, 6, -, 10) years only: *K6 (4, -, 6, -, 4, -, 7), m1, [k5 (5, -, 5, -, 5, -, 6), m1] 2 (2, -, 2, -, 4, -, 2) times; rep from * to end. (133 (136, -, 152, -, 174, -, 176) sts)

Size – (-, 12mos, -, -, -, -, -) years only: *K6, m1; rep from * to end. (- (-, 140, -, -, -, -, -) sts)

Size – (-, -, -, 4, -, -, -) years only: K6, *m1, k5; rep from * to end. (162 sts)

Size – (-, -, -, -, -, 8, -) years only: *k5, m1, k4, m1; rep from * to end. (176 sts)

All Sizes

Change to CC.

Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd.

Change to MC.

Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd.

Change to CC, and cont working in Stripe Pattern as follows:

Work 2 (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11) rnds even, ending after Rnd 2 (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 1, 3) of patt.

Inc Rnd 3: Inc 45 (46, 50, 52, 54, 60, 66, 86) sts evenly around for your size as follows:

Sizes 3mos (6mos, -, -, 4, -, -, -) years only: K1 (1, -, -, 3, -, -, -), m1, *k3, m1; rep from * to end. (178 (182, -, -, 216, -, -, -) sts)

Sizes – (-, 12mos, 2, -, 6, 8, -) years only: *K2, m1, [k3, m1] – (-, 4, 12, -, 9, 2, -) times; rep from * to end. (- (-, 190, 204, -, 234, 242, -) sts)

Size – (-, -, -, -, -, -, 10) years only: K6, m1, *k2, m1; rep from * to end. (262 sts)

All Sizes

Cont working even until Yoke meas 4 (4.25, 4.5, 5, 5.25, 5.5, 6, 6.5)” / [10 (11, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 14, 15, 16.5) cm] from beg.

Divide Body and Sleeves

Remove beg of rnd m, place the next 39 (40, 42, 44, 45, 48, 49, 53) sts onto st holder or waste yarn for sleeve, use the backwards loop method to CO 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts, pm for new beg of rnd, then CO another 1 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 4) sts, work 50 (51, 53, 58, 63, 69, 72, 78) sts for front, place the next 39 (40, 42, 44, 45, 48, 49, 53) sts onto st holder or waste yarn for sleeve, use the backwards loop method to CO 2 (4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 9, 8) sts, then work 50 (51, 53, 58, 63, 69, 72, 78) sts for back. (104 (110, 116, 128, 140, 152, 162, 172) sts)

Body

Cont working even in Stripe Pattern as est until Body meas about 6 (6.5, 7.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 12, 14)” / [15 (16.5, 19, 25.5, 26.5, 28, 30.5, 35.5) cm] from underarm, ending after 4 rnds in MC.

Change to CC and smaller circular needle.

Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd.

Change to MC.

Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd.

Change to CC.

Knit 1 rnd.

BO all sts purlwise.

Sleeves

Return 39 (40, 42, 44, 45, 48, 49, 53) held sts from one Sleeve to larger dpns. Join yarn to cont working in Stripe Pattern. Beg at center of underarm CO sts, pick up and knit 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts, knit to end of held sts, then pick up and knit 1 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 4) more sts along underarm CO sts. Pm for beg of rnd and cont working in the rnd in Stripe Pattern. (41 (44, 47, 50, 52, 55, 58, 61) sts)

Shape Sleeve

Work 4 (4, 4, 5, 8, 11, 11, 12) rnds in Stripe Pattern.

Dec Rnd: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. (2 sts dec’d)

Rep last 5 (5, 5, 6, 9, 12, 12, 13) rnds 4 (1, 3, 0, 3, 6, 7, 7) more times. (31 (40, 39, 48, 44, 41, 42, 45) sts)

(Work 5 (5, 5, 6, 9, 0, 0, 0) rnds in Stripe Pattern, then rep Dec Rnd) 1 (4, 3, 6, 3, 0, 0, 0) times. (29 (32, 33, 36, 38, 41, 42, 45) sts)

Cont working even until Sleeve meas about 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 11, 13.5, 15, 16)” / [15 (16.5, 18, 21.5, 28, 34.5, 38, 40.5) cm] from underarm, ending after 4 rnds in MC.

Change to CC and smaller dpns.

Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd.

Change to MC.

Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd.

Change to CC.

Knit 1 rnd.

BO all sts purlwise.

Rep for second sleeve.

Finishing

Weave in ends.

Block piece to measurements.

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Skill Level: Easy

Size: 0-6 (6-12) months, 3.5 (4)” sole length
Shown in size 0-6 months.

Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st with larger needles

Materials

Yarn: Berroco Modern Cotton (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon 209 yards [191 meters]/100 grams): #1608 Gadwall (MC, 1 skein), #1639 Waterfire (CC, 1 skein)

Needles: US size 6 (4.00 mm); US size 3 (3.25 mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle, two ½” buttons, matching thread, sewing needle, US size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook.

Special Stitches

M1R – Insert RH needle from back to front into bar between sts on the row below, knit into the front loop.

M1L – Insert RH needle from front to back into bar between sts on the row below, knit into the back loop.

Pattern

Right Bootie

Sole

With larger needles and MC, CO 27 (31) sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: K1, M1R, k12 (14), M1R, k1, M1L, k12 (14), M1L, k1. (31 (35) sts)

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: K1, M1R, k13 (15), M1R, k3, M1L, k13 (15), M1L, k1. (35 (39) sts)

Row 5: Knit.

Row 6: K1, M1R, k14 (16), M1R, k5, M1L, k14 (16), M1L, k1. (39 (43) sts)

Row 7: Knit.

Size 0-6 Months Only

Row 8: Knit.

Size 6-12 Months Only

Row 8: K1, M1R, k17, M1R, k7, M1L, k17, M1L, k1. (47 sts)

Body

All Sizes

Beginning with a purl (WS) row, work in St st for 5 (7) rows.

Top Shaping

Row 1 (RS): K9 (13), (ssk) 5 times, k1, (k2tog) 5 times, k9 (13). (29 (37) sts)

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K8 (9), BO next 13 (19) sts, k8 (9) sts.

Ankle Strap

Rows 1-3: Work in Garter st over last 8 (9) sts.

BO knitwise.

Join yarn to work remaining 8 (9) sts on needle.

CO 10 (11) sts for Ankle Strap. (18 (20) sts)

Work in Garter st for 3 rows.

BO knitwise.

Left Bootie

Work same as Right Bootie to Top Shaping Row 2.

Top Shaping/Ankle Strap

Row 3: K8 (9), BO next 13 (19) sts, slip st on right-hand needle to left-hand needle, CO 10 (11) sts for Ankle Strap.

Purl for 3 rows.

BO purlwise.

Join yarn to work remaining sts on needle.

Work in Garter st for 3 rows.

BO knitwise.

Butterfly Wings (make 2)

With smaller needles and CC, CO 4 sts.

Row 1: Kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. (6 sts)

Rows 2-4: Rep Row 1. (12 sts)

Row 5: Ssk, k to last 2, k2tog. (10 sts)

Rows 6-7: Rep Row 5. (6 sts)

Row 8: BO 2 sts, k to end. (4 sts)

Row 9: BO 2 sts, k, CO 3 sts. (5 sts)

Row 10: K5, CO 3 sts. (8 sts)

Row 11-13: Rep Row 1. (14 sts)

Rows 14-16: Rep Row 5. (8 sts)

BO knitwise.

Butterfly Body

With smaller needles and MC, CO 1 st.

Row 1: Kfb. (2 sts)

Rows 2-8: Work even in St st.

Row 9: Kfb twice. (4 sts)

Rows 10-13: Work even in St st.

BO knitwise.

Finishing

Using crochet hook, join yarn at end of Ankle Strap. Ch 4, join with a sl st to opposite corner of Ankle Strap. Fasten off.

Sew back and bottom seam.

Weave in all ends.

Sew buttons in place opposite Ankle Strap. Attach Butterflies, using photo as guide.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 2 (4, 6, 8) Finished Bust Size 21 (22.25, 24.5, 26.25)”

1-2” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 6”

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

Materials

Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport (60% Cotton; 40% Viscose; 110 yards [101 meters]/50 grams): 24488 Serrano (MC, 3 (3, 4, 4) balls), 24486 White (CC, 1 (1, 2, 2) balls)

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) 24” circulars; US size 4 (3.5 mm) 24” circular; US size 3 (3.25 mm) 24” circular

Notions: Tapestry needle; US size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook

Special Stitches

1×1 Rib

Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row.

Rep Row 1 for patt.

Faux Plaid Knit Stripes

Working from the hem up to the bodice along the purl ditch, holding yarn on the inside with left hand and hook on the outside with right hand, insert hook under first purl bump, pull up a loop. *Insert hook under next purl bump, with your working yarn on the inside pull through loop on hook to create a slip st; rep from * all the way up the purl ditch to the last purl bump, carrying the working yarn up under the fabric. Break working yarn, leaving a long enough tail for weaving in the ends.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up.

Pattern

Front

With largest needles and MC, CO 74 (78, 86, 92) sts.
Work in 1×1 Rib for 1”.

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2 (WS): Purl.

Rows 3-4: Rep Rows 1-2.

Switch to CC.

Rep Rows 1-2 once.

Switch to MC.

Rep Rows 1-2, 3 times.

Switch to CC.

Rep Rows 1-2 once.

Switch to MC.

Next Row (RS): K9 (11, 11, 9), p1, (k8, p1) 6 (6, 7, 8) times, k10 (12, 11, 10).

Note: The purl stitches along the RS are ditches for working the Faux Plaid Stripes later.

Next Row: P10 (12, 11, 10), (k1, p8) 6 (6, 7, 8) times, k1, p9 (11, 11, 9).

Rep last 2 rows 4 more times.

Switch to 2nd largest needles (US size 4).

Cont in est patt, repeating last 2 rows until piece meas 8 (9, 10, 11)” from CO edge.

Switch to smallest needles (US size 3).

Cont in est patt, repeating last 2 rows until piece meas 10 (11, 12, 13)” from CO edge. Do not break yarn.

Bodice

Switch to CC.

Beg with a knit row, work 2 rows in St st.

*Switch to MC.

Work 8 (10, 12, 14) row in St st.

Switch to CC.

Work 2 rows in St st.

Rep from * twice more.

BO loosely in patt.

Back

Work Back same as Front.

Straps (make 2)

With CC and largest needles, CO 22 sts.

Beg with a knit row, work in St st for 7 (7, 8, 8)”.

Finishing

Block all pieces.

Seam Front to Back.

With piece lying flat, attach Straps.

With CC, work Faux Plaid Knit Stripe along the purl ditch up the Front and Back of Skirt.

Weave in all ends.

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