Description
This set of cardigan, hat (with optional ear-flaps), booties, and blanket will keep a precious child snuggly and warm. It uses a light worsted or DK weight yarn. The cardigan and blanket are worked at 5 sts = 1″. The hat and booties are worked on a smaller needle at 5.5 sts = 1″ for a firmer fabric. The simple combination of garter stitch and blocks lends itself to playing with colors. The photo shows the set in a solid color with a contrasting stripe at the borders, and a second cardigan is worked in stripes of 4 different colors. A variegated or self-striping yarn would also be fun.
Sweater Materials:
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350 (400, 450)yards DK or light worsted weight yarn
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3/4″ buttons (2 or 5 as desired)
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29″ circular US 6 or size to obtain gauge.
Sizes
6 months (12 months, 18 months)
Blanket Materials:
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600 yards DK or light worsted weight yarn
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29″ circular US 6 or size to obtain gauge.
Booties Materials:
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65 yards DK or light worsted weight yarn
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16″ circular US 6 & set of 4 DPNs in US 5, or size to obtain gauge.
Hat Materials:
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75 yards DK or light worsted weight yarn
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3/4″ buttons (2 or 5 as desired)
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16″ circular US 6, & set of 4 DPNs in US 5, or size to obtain gauge.
Sizes
6 months (12 months, 18 months)
Gauge:
blanket & cardigan: 5 sts = 1″
hat & booties: 5.5 sts = 1″
