I designed this just prior to the birth of my 4th child. My husband said: “It’s actually quite useful” (so it must be!). There are no seams; it is knit from top (including the neckband) to bottom. It fulfilled my need for something practical and really quick to knit.
Instructions provided for making this as a sleeveless vest, or a sweater (with sleeves).
Also available on Ravelry.
Finished measurements (approximate)
|
Size (to fit age) |
Newborn |
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
|
Chest |
46.5cm/18½” |
51.0cm/20½” |
53.5cm/21½” |
55.5cm/22¼” |
|
Back |
22.0cm/8¾” |
23.0cm/9¼” |
25.5cm/10¼” |
31.5cm/12½” |
|
Sleeve |
12.0cm/4¾” |
12.0cm/4¾” |
15.0cm/6” |
17.0cm/6¾” |
Yarn
Worsted weight (#4 medium)
Samples use: Cascade 220 Heathers
1(1:1:2) x 100g (200m/220yd) skeins for sleeveless or 1(2:2:2) x 100g (200m/220yd) skeins with sleeves
Utiku perendale 8 ply
1(1:1:1) x 200g (380m/416yd) skein for sleeveless or sleeved
Other requirements
4½mm (US 7) double pointed needles (dpns)
4½mm (US 7) knitting needles (for cast on)
4½mm (US 7) circular knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Stitch markers (4)
The straight needles are only used for casting on, and most of the knitting is with circular needles; the dpns are just used for the neckband and optional sleeves.
Gauge
18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm (4”) square over st st using 4½mm (US 7) needles
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Total
US$0.00
