Pattern #8
Shown in size medium on page 30.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Shown for Small (Medium, Large, X-Large).
MATERIALS
• 8 (8, 9, 9) hanks #207 cream tweed Ballybrae by Patons 3½oz/100g, each approx 190yd/173m (wool)
• One pair each size 6 and 7 (4 and 4½mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Size 6 (4mm) circular needle 35½”/ 90cm long
• Cable needle
• Stitch holders
• Five (integral)”/20 cm buttons
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• Chest 40 (44, 47, 50)”/102 (112, 119, 127)cm
• Length 25½ (26½, 27, 27½)”; 63.5, (67.5, 68.5, 70)cm
• Width at upper arm 15½ (16, 17, 17)”/39.5 (40.5, 43, 43)cm
GAUGES
• 25 sts and 25 rows to 4″/10cm in pat st with size 7 (4½mm) needles
• 19 sts and 25 rows to 4″/10cm in St st with size 7 (4½mm) needles. TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
STITCH GLOSSARY
K1b = knit into back of next st.
P1b = purl into back of next st.
Tw2F = sl next st onto cn and leave at front of work, p 1, then k1b from cn.
C3F = sl next 2 sts onto cn and leave at front of work, p 1, then k 2 from cn
C3B = sl next st onto cn and leave at back of work, k 2, then p 1 from cn.
Tw2B = sl next st onto cn and leave at back of work, k1b, then p 1 from cn.
TW3F = sl next st onto cn and leave at front of work, k1b, p 1, then k1b from cn.
Cr2F = sl next st onto cn and leave at front of work, k1b, then k1b from cn.
C5F = sl next 2 sts onto cn and leave at front of work, p 1, k 2, then k 2 from cn.
MB = [(K 1, yfwd) twice, k 1] all in next st. Turn. Sl 1, p 4. Turn. Sl 1, k 4. Turn. Sl 1, p3tog, p 1. Turn. Sl 1, k2tog, psso–1 st rem. Bobble complete.
PANEL PAT A (worked over 11 sts)
Row 1 (RS) P 4, (k1b) 3 times, p 4.
Row 2 K 4, (p1b) 3 times, k 4.
Row 3: P 3, Tw2B, k1b, Tw2F, p 3.
Row 4 K 3, (p1b, k 1) twice, p1b, k 3.
Row 5 P 2, Tw2B, p 1, k1b, p 1, Tw2F, p 2.
Row 6 K 2, (p1b, k 2) twice, p1b, k 2.
Row 7 P 1, Tw2B, p 1, (k1b) 3 times, p 1, Tw2F, p 1.
Row 8 K 1, p1b, k 2, (p1b) 3 times, k 2, p1b, k 1. Rep Rows 1-8 for Pat A.
PANEL PAT B (worked over 25 sts)
Note: St number will vary within 33rd to 38th rows.
Row 1 (RS) P 8, k1b, p 1, C5F, p 1, k1b, p 8
Row 2 K 8, p1b, k 1, p 2, k 1, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 8
Row 3 P 7, Tw2B, C3B, p 1, C3F, Tw2F, p 7
Row 4 K 7, p1b, k 1, p 2, k 3, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 7
Row 5 P 6, Tw2B, C3B, p 3, C3F, Tw2F, p 6
Row 6 K 6, p1b, k 1, p 2, k 5, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 6
Row 7 P 5, Tw2B, C3B, p 2, MB, p 2, C3F, Tw2F, p 5.
Row 8 K 5, p1b, k 1, p 3, k 5, p 3, k 1, p1b, k 5.
Row 9 P 4, Tw2B, C3B, Tw2F, p 3, Tw2B, C3F, Tw2F, p 4.
Row 10 K 4, p1b, k 1, p 2, k 2, p1b, k 3, p1b, k 2, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 4.
Row 11 P 3, Tw2B, C3B, p 2, Tw2F, p 1, Tw2B, p 2, C3F, Tw2F, p 3.
Row 12 K 3, p1b, k 1, p 3, k 3, p1b, k 1, p1b, k 3, p 3, k 1, p1b, k 3.
Row 13 P 2, Tw2B, C3B, Tw2F, p 2, Tw3F, p 2, Tw2B, C3F, Tw2F, p 2.
Row 14 K 2, p1b, k 1, p 2, (k 2, p1b) twice, k 1, (p1b, k 2) twice, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 2.
Row 15 P 1, Tw2B, C3B, p 2, Tw2F, Tw2B, p 1, Tw2F, Tw2B, p 2, C3F, Tw2F, p 1.
Row 16 K 1, p1b, k 1, p 2, k 4, (p1b) twice, k 3, (p1b) twice, k 4, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 1.
Row 17 P 1, k1b, p 1, k 2, p 2, MB, p1, Cr2F, p 3, Cr2F, p 1, MB, p 2, k 2, p 1, k1b, p 1.
Row 18 Rep row 16.
Row 19 P 1, Tw2F, C3F, p 2, Tw2B, Tw2F, p 1, Tw2B, Tw2F, p 2, C3B, Tw2B, p 1.
Row 20 Rep row 14.
Row 21 P 2, Tw2F, C3F, Tw2B, p 2, Tw3F, p 2, Tw2F, C3B, Tw2B, p 2.
Row 22 Rep Row 12.
Row 23 P 3, Tw2F, C3F, p 2, Tw2B, p 1, Tw2F, p 2, C3B, Tw2B, p 3.
Row 24 Rep row 10.
Row 25 P 4, Tw2F, C3F, Tw2B, p 3, Tw2F, C3B, Tw2B, p 4.
Row 26 K 4, (p1b) twice, k 1, p 3, k 5, p 3, k 1, (p1b) twice, k 4.
Row 27 P 3, Tw2B, Tw2F, C3F, p 2, MB, p 2, C3B, Tw2B, Tw2F, p 3.
Row 28 K 3, p1b, k 2, p1b, k 1, p 2, k 5, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 2, p1b, k 3.
Row 29 P 2, Tw2B, p 2, Tw2F, C3F, p 3, C3B, Tw2B, p 2, Tw2F, p 2.
Row 30 K 2, p1b, k 4, p1b, k 1, p 2, k 3, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 4, p1b, k 2.
Row 31 P 1, Tw2B, p 4, Tw2F, C3F, p 1, C3B, Tw2B, p 4, Tw2F, p 1.
Row 32 K 1, p1b, k 6, p1b, (k 1, p 2) twice, k 1, p1b, k 6, p1b, k 1.
Row 33 P 1, (k 1, yfwd, k 1) all in next st, p 6, k1b, p 1, C5F, p 1, k1b, p 6, (k 1, yfwd, k 1) all in next st, p 1.
Row 34 K 1, p 3, k 6, p1b, (k 1, p 2) twice, k 1, p1b, k 6, p 3, k 1.
Row 35 P 1, k 3, p 5, Tw2B, C3B, p 1, C3F, Tw2F, p 5, k 3, p 1.
Row 36 K 1, p 3, k 5, p1b, k 1, p 2, k 3, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 5, p 3, k 1.
Row 37 P 1, k 3, p 4, Tw2B, C3B, p 3, C3F, Tw2F, p 4, k 3, p 1.
Row 38 K 1, p 3, k 4, p1b, k 1, p 2, k 5, p 2, k 1, p1b, k 4, p 3, k 1.
Row 39 P 1, sl1-k2tog-psso, p 3, Tw2B, C3B, p 2, MB, p 2, C3F, Tw2F, p 3, k3tog, p 1.
Row 40 Rep row 8. Rep Rows 9-40 for pat B.
BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 99 (111, 117, 123) sts.
Row 1 (RS) K1b, *p 1, k1b*, rep between *’s across.
Row 2: P1b, *k 1, p1b*, rep between *’s across. Rep these 2 rows for ribbing for 11/4″/3cm, ending on 2nd row and inc 24 (26, 26, 26) sts evenly spaced across last row – 123 (137, 143, 149) sts. Change to larger needles and proceed in pat as foll:
1st row (RS) P4 (0, 3, 3), work 1st row pat A 0(1, 1,0) time, [k1b, P1, k1b, work 1st row pat A] 1 (1, 1, 2) time(s), k1b, p1, k1b, work 1st row pat B, [k1b, p1, k1b, work 1st row pat A] twice, k1b, p1, k1b, work 1st row pat B, [k1b, p1, k1b, work 1st row pat A] 1(2, 2, 2) time(s), k1b, p1, k1b 1 (0,0,1) times, end p4 (0,3,3)
2nd row: K4 (0,3,3), work 2nd row pat A 0 (1,1,0) time, [p1b, k1, p1b, work 2nd row pat A] 1 (1,1,2) time(s), [p1b, k1, p1b, work 2nd row pat B, [p1b, k1, p1b, work 2nd row panel pat A] twice, p1b, k1, p1b, work 2nd row panel pat B,. [p1b, k1, p1b, work 2nd row pat A] 1 (2, 2, 2) time(s), p1b, k1, p1b 1 (0, 0, 0) times, end k4 (0,3,3). Cont in pat as est until piece measures 16(16½,16½,17)”/42 (42, 42,43)cm from beg, ending with a WS row.
Armhole shaping
Bind off 15 (20, 21, 24) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cont in est pat, dec 1 st each side on next 6 rows—81 (85, 89, 89) sts. Cont in pat until armholes measure 9 (9½, 10, 10)”/23 (24, 25.5, 25.5)cm, ending with a WS row.
Shoulder shaping Bind off 10 (10, 11, 11) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 10 (11, 12, 12) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Place rem 41 (43, 43, 43) sts on a holder.
LEFT FRONT
With smaller needles, cast on 48 (54, 58, 60) sts.
Row 1 (RS) *K1b, p 1*, rep between *’s to last 2 sts, k1b, k 1.
Row 2 *K1, p1b*, rep between *’s to end of row. Rep these 2 rows for ribbing for 11/4″/3cm, ending on 2nd row and inc 14 (15, 14, 15) sts evenly spaced across last row—62 (69, 72, 75) sts. Change to larger needles and proceed in pat as foll:
Row 1 (RS) P 4 (0, 3, 3), (row 1 of panel A) 0 (1, 1, 0) time, (k1b, p 1, k1b, row 1 of pat A) 1 (1, 1, 2) times, k1b, p 1, k1b, row 1 of pat B, k1b, p 1, k1b, row 1 of pat A, k1b, p 1. Row 2 K 1, p1b, row 2 of pat A, p1b, k 1, p1b, row 2 of pat B, p1b, k 1, p1b, (row 2 of pat A, p1b, k 1, p1b) 1 (1, 1, 2) times, (row 2 of pat A) 0 (1, 1, 0) time, k 4 (0, 3, 3). These 2 rows est pat. Cont in pat until piece measures same length as Back to beg of armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
Armhole shaping
Bind off 15 (20, 21, 24) sts at beg of next row. Work 1 row even in pat. Cont in pat, dec 1 st at armhole edge on next 6 rows—41 (43, 45, 45) sts. Work 2 (2, 4, 4) rows even in pat.
Front shaping
Next row (RS) Pat to last 2 sts, work 2tog (front edge). Work 1 row even in pat. Rep last 2 rows until there are 20 (21, 23, 23) sts. Cont in pat until armhole measures same length as back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row.
Shoulder shaping
Bind off 10 (10, 11, 11) sts at beg of row. Work 1 row even. Bind off rem 10 (11, 12, 12) sts.
RIGHT FRONT
With smaller needles cast on 48 (54, 58, 60) sts.
Row 1 (RS) K 1, *k1b, p 1*, rep between *’s to last st, k1b.
Row 2 *p1b, k 1*, rep between *’s across. Rep these 2 rows for ribbing for 1¼”/3cm, ending on a 2nd row and inc 14 (15, 14, 15) sts evenly spaced across last row—62 (69, 72, 75) sts. Change to larger needles and proceed in pat as foll:
Row 1 (RS) P 1, k1b, row 1 of pat A, k1b, p 1, k1b, row 1 of pat B, k1b, p 1, k1b, (row 1 of pat A, k1b, p 1, k1b) 1 (1, 1, 2) times, (row 2 of pat A) 0 (1, 1, 0) time, p 4 (0, 3, 3).
Row 2 K 4 (0, 3, 3), (row 2 of pat A) 0 (1, 1, 0) time, (p1b, k 1, p1b, row 2 of pat A) 1 (1, 1, 2) times, p1b, k 1, p1b, row 2 of pat B, p1b, k 1, p1b, row 2 of pat A, p1b, k 1. These 2 rows est pat. Cont in pat until piece measures same length as back to beg of armhole shaping, ending with a RS.
Armhole shaping
Bind off 15 (20, 21, 24) sts at beg of row, work to end. Cont in pat, dec 1 st at armhole edge on next 6 rows—41 (43, 45, 45) sts. Work 2 (2, 4, 4) rows even in pat.
Front shaping
Next row (RS) Work 2tog (front edge), pat to end of row. Work 1 row even in pat. Rep last 2 rows until there are 20 (21, 23, 23) sts. Cont in pat until armhole measures same length as Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row.
Shoulder shaping
Bind off 10 (10, 11, 11) sts at beg of row. Work 1 row even. Bind off rem 10 (11, 12, 12) sts.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles cast on 45 (47, 49, 49) sts. Work in ribbing as given for back for 1¼” (3cm), ending on a 2nd row and inc 24 (26, 28, 28) sts evenly spaced across last row—69 (73, 77, 77) sts. Change to larger needles and proceed in pat as foll:
Row 1 (RS) P 5 (7, 9, 9), (k1b, p 1, k1b, row 1 of pat A) 4 times, k1b, p 1, k1b, p to end of row.
Row 2 K 5 (7, 11, 11), (p1b, k 1, p1b, row 2 of pat A) 4 times, p1b, k 1, p1b, k to end of row. These 2 rows est pat. Cont in pat inc 1 st each side on 4th and foll 6th rows until there are 97 (101, 107, 107) sts working incs sts into rev St st. Cont even in pat until piece measures 17¼ (17½, 18, 18½)”/44 (44.5, 45.5, 47)cm from beg, ending with a WS row. Place a marker at each end of last row. Work 14 (18, 18, 20) rows even in pat.
Shape cap
Cont in pat, bind off 8 ( 8, 9, 9) sts at beg of next 6 (4, 6, 6) rows, then 9 (9, 10, 10) sts at beg of next 2 (4, 2, 2) rows. Bind off rem 31 (33, 33, 33) sts.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoulder seams.
Button and Buttonhole Band With RS facing and circular needle, pick up and knit 86 (86, 90, 90) sts up right front edge to first front dec and 42 (46, 46, 46) sts up right front edge, k across 41 (43, 43, 43) sts from back st holder dec 6 sts evenly across, pick up and k 42 (46, 46, 46) sts down left front edge and 86 (86, 90, 90) sts down left front edge—291 (301, 309, 309) sts. Do not join. Work back and forth on circular needle, as foll: Beg on 2nd row, work 3 rows in ribbing as given for back.
Row 4 (RS) Rib across 3 sts, *bind off 2 sts, rib across 18 (18, 19, 19) sts*, rep between *’s 3 times more, bind off 2 sts, rib to end.
Row 5 Rib, casting on 2 sts over bound-off sts. Work 4 more rows in ribbing. Bind off in ribbing. Sew in sleeves placing rows above markers along bound-off sts of fronts and back to form a square armhole. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew buttons to buttonholes.
Pattern #49
Shown on page 49
Difficulty level: Advanced
Size approx 14″/35.5cm tall
MATERIALS
• 1 ball each of#1583royal blue(A), #1517orange(B),#1596green(C), #1641puple(D) #1628darkpink(E), #1516 yellow(G), #1511 turquoise (H), #1506 red(I), Applause by Plymouth, 1¾oz/50g, approx 145yd/132m (acrylic)
• 1 ball #1210 lime(F), Jarol Sunshine DK from Plymouth, 1¾oz/50g, approx 170yd/155m (acrylic) The above colors make a very bright and cheerful teddy, for a more mellow teddy, the knitter can also use Country 8 Ply from Cleckheaton/Plymouth in softer colors.
• One pair size 8 (5mm) needles
• Small amount of Black yarn for embroidery
• 1 pair size 5 knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch holder
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
GAUGE
24 sts and 34 rows = 4″ in St st. TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
STITCH GLOSSARY
2-st Dec Row: Work across to 2 sts before marker, dec, slip marker, dec, work across.
4-st Dec Row: Dec at beg of row, work across to 2 sts before marker, dec, slip marker, dec, work across to last 2 sts, dec.
2-st Inc Row: Work across and inc in st right before an right after marker.
4-st Inc Row: Inc at beg of row, work across and inc in st right before and right after marker, work across and inc in last st.
Notes: Bear is worked in St st.
1. Color is worked using the Intarsia method: use a separate skein of yarn for each color area.
2. When changing colors in middle of row at marker, drop old color to WS and pick up new color from underneath. This will twist both yarns tog to avoid a hole.
3. Decorate finished teddy with embroidery stitches.
BACK:
Cast on 2 sts with Col B, place marker (PM), then cast on 2 sts with Col A—4 sts. Working in colors as set up, inc in each st across—8 sts. Work 2-st Inc Row on next row—10 sts. Work 4-st Inc Row on next row—14 sts. Work 2-st Inc Row on next 3 rows—20 sts. Work 4-st Inc Row on next row—24 sts. P next row.
Next Row: *Work 2-st Inc Row, p next row—26 sts. Work 4-st Inc Row, p next row—30 sts. Rep from * until there are 42 sts, end with WS row. Work 2 rows even.
Next Row: Work 4-st Inc Row—46 sts.
Next Row: (WS) Work in St st, inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row twice—50 sts. Then work 5 rows even in St st.
Change colors Next Row: (RS) K25 with Col C, k 25 with Col D. Working in colors as set up, dec 1 st each end of every 4th row 4 times, end with a RS row—42 sts.
Next Row: (WS) Work 2-st Dec Row on next 3 rows—36 sts. Work 4-st Dec Row on next row–32 sts. Work 2-st Dec Row on next 3 rows—26 sts. Work 4-st Dec Row on next 2 rows. Bind off rem 18 sts.
FRONT
Cast on as for Back. K2 with Col A, k2 with Col B. Working in colors as set up. P 1 row, then inc in each st across on next row—8 sts.
Next Row: *Work 2-st Inc Row, p next row. Work 4-st Inc Row, p next row. Rep from * until there are 50 sts. Work 2 rows even, inc 1 st each end of next row, work 1 row even.
Change colors Next Row: (RS) K26 with Col C, k26 with Col D. Working in colors as set up, work 5 rows even in St st.
Next Row: [Work 4-st Dec Row, then work 3 rows even] 3 times—40 sts.
Next Row: (RS) [Work 4-st Dec Row, p next row. Work 2-st Dec Row, p next row.] twice—28 sts. Work 4-st Dec Row on next 2 rows, bind off rem 20 sts.
HEAD
With Col E, cast on 18 sts for left Side, PM, with Col F cast on 18 sts for right side. Working in colors as set up, work 2 rows in St st.
Row 3: (RS) K across, inc in first and last st—20 sts.
Rows 4 & 6: P across.
Row 5: Work 4-st Inc Row—42 sts.
Row 7: Work 2-st Inc Row—44 sts. Row 8: (WS) P across to 2 sts before marker, inc in both sts, sl marker, inc in next 2 sts, p across—48 sts.
Row 9: K across.
Row 10: Same as Row 8—52 sts. Rep Rows 7–10 twice more, then work Row 7 again—74 sts. Work 1 row even. Work Left and Right sides separately. (Gusset piece will fit into this area—see photo.)
LEFT SIDE OF HEAD
(RS) K across to marker, turn, place sts for right side of head on holder. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next row—35 sts. Dec 1 st at end of next 4 RS rows—31 sts. P across, then dec 1 st at each end of next 2 RS rows, then every row until there are 9 sts. Bind off rem sts.
RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD
Sl sts from holder onto needle, ready to beg RS row. Cont with Col F, BO 2 sts at beg of row—35 sts. Dec 1 st at beg of next 4 RS rows—31 sts. P across, then dec 1 st at each end of next 2 RS rows, then every row until there are 9 sts. Bind off rem sts..
HEAD GUSSET
Cast on 7 sts with Col G. Work in St st and inc 1 st each end of 5th row, and then every 6 rows until there are 21 sts. Work 5 rows even, then dec 1 st each end of next row, and then every 4 rows until 7 sts rem, then every other row twice—3 sts. Work 1 row even, then k1, k2 tog, turn. P2 tog, fasten off.
EARS (make 2)
Cast on 18 sts with Col A and work 8 rows in St st. Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 RS rows—12 sts, then every row 3 times—6 sts. Work 1 row even, break off Col A. Change color With Col H, work 1 row even, then inc 1 st at each end of every row 3 times—12 sts, then next 3 RS rows—18 sts. Work 7 rows even.Bind off rem 7 sts. Work other ear the same using Cols I & D.
ARMS (make 2)
Cast on 2 sts with Col E, PM, cast on 2 sts with Col H. Working in colors as set up, inc in each st across—8 sts.
Next Row: [Work 2-st Inc Row, then 4-st Inc Row] 3 times—26 sts. Then work 2-st Inc Row on next 3 RS rows—32 sts. P next row.
Next Row: (RS) [Inc in first st, work rest of row as 2-st Dec Row and inc in last st. P next row.] 5 times—32 sts. Work 6 rows even.
Next Row: [Work 2-st Inc Row, then work 3 rows even] twice—36 sts.
Change colors. Next Row: (RS) With Cols G (in place of H) and F (in place of E), [K2 tog, work rest of row as 2-st Inc Row and dec at end of row. Work 3 rows even] 6 times—36 sts. Work 1 row even. Then work 4-st Dec Row 5 times, bind off rem 8 sts.
LEGS: (make 2)
Cast on 26 sts with Col C, PM, cast on 26 sts with Col B. Working in colors as set up, work 2 rows in St st. Work 2-st Dec Row every row until 41 sts rem, work 1 row even. Work 2-st Dec Row on next 2 RS rows—38 sts, then every 4 rows twice—34 sts. Work 5 rows even, then work 4-st Inc Row—38 sts. Work 1 row even. Change colors: With Cols A (in place of C) and I (in place of B), work 6 rows even, then work 4-st Inc Row—42. Work 7 rows even, then work 4-st Inc Row—46 sts. Work 5 rows even, then work 4-st Dec Row—42. Work 3 rows even, then work 4-st Dec Row, then every RS row twice—30 sts, then every row 5 times. Bind off rem 10 sts.
SOLE: (make 2)
Beg at Toe, cast on 4 sts with Col G, work 2 rows. Cast on 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows—8 sts. Then inc 1 st at each end of next 2 rows—12 sts. Work even for 14 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next 2 RS rows, then every row 3 times—2 sts. K2 tog, fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Sew arm seams, leaving end open to stuff. Sew leg seams leaving bottom of foot open. Stuff, and then sew on sole. Sew gusset to right and left sides of head: cast-on edge of gusset goes where right and left sides separate at the nose. Sew back head seam leaving neck open for stuffing. Sew front and back body pieces tog, leaving open at bound-off edges for neck. Firmly stuff the head, body, and arms. Finish sewing arms shut. Sew Head to body at neck. Fold ears in half and sew tog at side edges; sew to sides of head. Arms and legs can be sewn individually onto body, or by stitching each pair tog through body so that arms and legs move. Using black yarn, embroider face as shown in picture. Using Lazy-daisy, blanket stitch, feather stitch, and straight-stitch, embroider Teddy using photo as a guide.
Patterns #52-55
Shown in size 6 months on pages 52 and 53.
Difficulty level: Advanced
Sizes to fit 6 (12,18) months
MATERIALS
• 8 skeins of #1 white Baby Tradition Yarn by Red Heart 1¾oz/50g, each approx 270yd/246m (OR 1¾oz/@43g skeins, each approx 230yd/209 m) (acrylic)
• 3 cards of blue (A) and one of pink (B) Wound Embroidery Floss by Anchor, each approx 36yd/39m (mercerized cotton)
• Knitting Needles: US 2(2¾mm) and 3 (3¼ for garments. US 6 (4mm) for blanket
• Crochet hook size E /4 (3.50mm)
GAUGE
Garments: In stockinette stitch (K1 row, P1 row) on larger (Size 3) needles—30sts = 4″; 40 rows = 4″. Blanket: In Diamond pattern—19 sts = 3″; 26 rows = 4″.
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Sacque: Width around back and front at underarm—21¾ (23, 25¾)”; length from back of neck to lower edge—9¾ (10¾, 11¾)”; length of side scam—6, (7, 7¼)”; sleeve width—6¾ (8, 9¾)”; armhole length—3¼ (4, 4¾)”; sleeve length—6 (6¾, 7)”; Bonnet: depth and height when flat—6″ x 7″; Bootie: length and height—4¾ x 4″.
PATTERN STITCHES:
Diamond Lace Pat: (multiple of 12 sts + 13)
Row 1: (RS) K4, k2 tog, yo, k1, yo, SKP, *k7, k2 tog, yo, k1, yo, SKP; rep from * across to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2 & all WS Rows: P across.
Row 3: K3, k2 tog, yo, k3, yo, SKP, *k5, k2 tog, yo, k3, yo, SKP; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 5: K2, k2 tog, yo, k5, yo, SKP, *k3, k2 tog, yo, k5, yo, SKP; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 7: *k1, k2 tog, yo, k7, yo, SKP; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Row 9: K3, yo, SKP, k3, k2 tog, yo, *k5, yo, SKP, k3, k2 tog, yo; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 11: K4, yo, SKP, k1, k2 tog, yo, *k7, yo, SKP, k1, k2 tog, yo; rep from * across to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 13: K5, yo, SK2P, yo, *k9, yo, SK2P, yo; rep from * across to last 5 sts, k5.
Row 15: *K1, yo, SKP, k7, k2 tog, yo; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Row 17: K2, yo, SKP, k5, k2 tog, yo, *k3, yo, SKP, k5, k2 tog, yo; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 19: K3, yo, SKP, k3, k2 tog, yo, *k5, yo, SKP, k3, k2 tog, yo; rep from * across to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 21: K4, yo, SKP, k1, k2 tog, yo, *k7, yo, SKP, k1, k2 tog, yo; rep from * across to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 23: K2, k2 tog, yo, k5, yo, SKP, *k3, k2 tog, yo, k5, yo, SKP; rep from * across to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 25: *k1, k2 tog, yo, k7, yo, SKP; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Row 27: K2 tog, *yo, k9, yo, SK2P; rep from * across to last 11 sts, yo, k9, yo, SKP.
Row 28: P across. Rep Rows 1–28 for pat.
Picot Pattern Row (RS) K1, *yo, k2 tog; rep from * across.
Beading Row (WS) *P1, yo, p2 tog; rep from * across.
Beading Row (RS) *K1, yo, k2 tog; rep from * across.
SACQUE
Note: Garment is worked in 1 piece to underarm.
Body
With larger needles, cast on 165 (177, 189) sts, k 7 rows.
Next Row: (WS) K4 for front band, PM, p across to last 4 sts, PM, k4 for front band. Beg pat as follows:
Row 1: (RS) K4, sl marker, work Diamond Lace Pat Row 1 to marker, sl marker, k4.
Row 2: K to marker, sl marker, work Diamond Lace Pat Row 2 to marker, sl marker, k4. Continue in this manner, working appropriate rows of Diamond Lace Pat between markers, and k sts outside of markers until piece measures 6¾ (7, 71/4)” from beg, end with a WS row. Note: Make note of pat row number ended on to know where to beg for Back and Left Front.
Divide for Fronts and Back—
Right Front: (RS) Cont in pat, work across first 39 (42, 45) sts for Right Front and put rem 126 (135, 144) sts on a holder, turn. Cont working in pat on Right Front only. Work 1 row. Dec 1 st at armhole edge every RS row 3 times—36 (39, 42) sts. Work even in pat until armhole measures 2¾ (3, 3¾)” end with a WS row.
Shape Neck
(RS) Bind off 13 (14, 15) sts at beg of row—23 (25, 27) sts. Work 1 row. Dec 1 st at neck edge every RS row 3 times—20 (22, 24) sts. Work even in pat until armhole measures 3¾ (4, 43/4)” end with a RS row. Bind off 10 (11, 12) sts at beg of next row. Work 1 row, bind off rem sts.
Back
With RS facing and working with sts on holder, join yarn and bind off first 8 sts. Work in established pat across next 71 (77, 83) sts for Back counting st on needle after bind-off, and put rem 47 (50, 53) sts on holder. Turn, work 1 row. Dec 1 st at each end of every RS row 3 times—65 (71, 77 sts. Work even in pat until armhole measures 3¼ (4, 4¾)”. Bind off 10 (11, 12) sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off rem 25 (27, 29) sts.
LEFT FRONT
With RS facing and working with sts on holder, join yarn and bind off first 8 sts. Work in established pat across–39 (42, 45) sts. Work as for Right Front, reversing shapings. Sew shoulder seams.
SLEEVES
(Make 2) With smaller needles, cast on 43 (45, 47) sts. Work 6 rows in St st, beg with a k row.
Next Row: (RS) Work Picot row, then work 7 rows in St st beg with a p row, inc 6 (16, 26) sts evenly spaced on last row—49 (61, 73) sts. Change to larger needles and work in Diamond Lace pat until piece measures 6 (6, 6¾, 7)” from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Cap
Cont in est pat, bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows—41 (53, 65) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of every RS row 3 times—35 (47, 59) sts rem. Bind off loosely. Sew sleeve seams; set in sleeves. Fold lower edge to WS at Picot row and sl st in place, leaving opening to insert elastic. Insert elastic, cut to fit, and sew ends tog. Sl st opening closed.
Neckband
With RS facing and larger needles, pick up 63 (69, 75) sts around neck edge. Work a WS Beading Row. Change to smaller needles and work 4 rows in St st, beg with a k row.
Next Row: (RS) Work Picot row, then work 4 rows in St st, beg with a p row. Bind off in p. Fold neckband to WS at Picot row and sl st in place leaving Beading row free. Weave 1¾ yards of ribbon through Beading row for ties.
BONNET
With smaller needles, cast on 97 sts and work 6 rows in St st, beg with a k row.
Next Row: (RS) Work Picot row, then work 7 rows in St st, beg with a p row. Change to larger needles and work in Diamond Lace pat until piece measures 4¾” from beg, end with a WS row. Bind off 32 sts at beg of next row, work in pat across rem 65 sts. Bind off 32 sts at beg of next row, p across rem 33 sts for back of bonnet. Work 6 rows in pat as est. Then dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every 8th row 4 times—23 sts. Work even in pat until piece measures 41/4 from bound-off sts. Bind off. Sew side edges of back piece to bound-off sts. Fold front edge to WS at Picot row and sl st in place. With RS facing and larger needle, pick up 75 sts along neck edge. Work a WS Beading row, then work 4 rows in St st, beg with a k row.
Next Row: (RS) Work Picot row, then change to smaller needles and work 4 rows in St st, beg with a p row. Bind off in p. Fold band to WS at Picot row and sl st in place leaving Beading row free. Weave 1 yard of ribbon through Beading row for ties. Make 2 small bows and tack to lower right and left front corners.
BOOTIES (make 2)
Work same as for mittens from ** to **. Then work even in St st until piece measures 2¾” from beg, dec 6 sts evenly spaced on last row, end with a p row—43 sts. Next Row: (RS) Work RS Beading row across to last st, k1. P next row.
Instep
K across first 28 sts, put rem 15 sts on holder. Turn p13 and put rem 15 sts on another holder. Now work in St st over center 13 sts until instep length is 11/2″, end with a p row. Put sts on another holder.
Foot
(RS) Sl sts from holder on right side onto a needle. With that needle pick up 14 sts along right side of instep, k across 13 instep sts on middle holder, pick up 14 sts along left side of instep, k rem 15 sts from last holder–71 sts. Work even in St st, beg with a p row for3/4,” end with a p row.
Shape Foot
Row 1: (RS) (K1, k2 tog, k30, k2 tog) twice, k1—67 sts.
Row 2 & all WS Rows: P across.
Row 3: (K1, k2 tog, k28, k2 tog) twice, k1—63 sts.
Row 5: (K1, k2 tog, k26, k2 tog) twice, k1—59 sts.
Row 6: P across. Bind off. Sew back and sole seams. Fold cuff to WS at Picot row and sl st in place. Weave 27″ of ribbon through Beading row at ankle and tie in bow at front.
Embroidery
With full strand of CB, work 5 Lazy Daisy sts in center of each diamond on bonnet, booties, and mittens. For sacque, work Lazy Daisy sts on front and back yoke only and around first row of sleeves. Use photograph as a guide. With full strand of CC, work a French knot in center of each flower.
BLANKET
With size 6 needles, cast on 165 sts and k 7 rows.
Next Row: (WS) K4 for band, PM, p across to last 4 sts, PM, k4 for band. Beg working Diamond Lace Pat between markers, and k sts outside of markers until piece measures approx 26″ from beg, end with a pat row 14 or 28 to complete diamond pats. K 6 rows, bind off loosely in k.
Border
Rnd 1: With RS facing and crochet hook, attach yarn to lower right corner, ch 3 and work 2 dc in same st for corner. *Dc between each garter ridge to corner, 3 dc in corner, dc in each st across top**, 3 dc in corner; rep from * around, end at **; sl st to top of beg ch-3 to join.
Rnd 2: Work Picot edging as follows: *Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, skip 1 dc, sl st in next dc; rep from * around. Fasten off.