Description

Knit this classic set in one of three sizes: newborn ( 6 months, 12 months). Sure to become a family heirloom.

Finished Measurements

Chest: 20.5 (23, 27.5)” [52 (58.5, 70) cm]
Collar to Hem: 9 (9.5, 10)” [23 (24, 25.5) cm]
Waist to Ankle: 8 (9, 10)” [20.5 (23, 25.5) cm]
Waistband: 18-19 (19-20, 20-21)” [45.5-48.5 (48.5-51, 51-53.5) cm]
Sleeve length: 8.5 (9, 10.5)”

Materials

• Fingering weight yarn, approx 950 (1150, 1350) yds [868.5 (1051.5, 1234.5) m] MC; 150 yds [137 m] each of 2 CC
• US size 2 [2.75 mm] straight or 16” circular needles (2)
• US size 2 [2.75 mm] dpn
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• 3/8” buttons (6)
• 1-inch wide non-roll elastic

Gauge

32 sts & 38 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after blocking
36 sts & 38 rows = 4” [10 cm] in cable rib after blocking

Skills Used

Cables, seaming, stripes, picking up stitches, increases, decreases, backward loop CO, buttonholes

Yarn used: Dale of Norway Baby Ull, colors #5703 (MC), #20 (CC1), and #2232 (CC2)

Construction

The cardigan is knit flat and the pants may either be knit flat or in the round on 2 circular needles. Instructions for contrast colors may be ignored and set may be worked all in one color.