Description

Eavesdrop on a Scottish nursery and you may hear the word “baloo” being whispered to lull babies to sleep. An easy overall cable pattern adorns this one-piece baby suit that’ll be so comfy for your little one, he’ll be off to sleep in no time, as if you soothed him with “baloo.” The “cable” stitch pattern is formed by twisted stitches that may be worked without a cable needle for smooth, uninterrupted knitting. The onesie is worked flat and includes sizes for up to 12 months.

Finished Measurements

Chest: 18 (20, 22)” [45.5 (51, 56) cm]
Total length: 19 (20, 22)” [48.5 (51, 56) cm]
Sleeve Length: 7 (7.25, 8.5)” [18 (18.5, 21.5) cm]

Materials

•Worsted weight yarn, 440 (660, 880) yds
•US size 6 (4 mm) needles—straight or circular
•Darning needle
•Cable needle (optional)
•½” buttons (6)

Gauge

26 sts & 26 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Twist Cable patt, slightly stretched, after blocking

Skills Used

Twisted stitches, decreases, increases, picking up stitches, eyelet buttonhole, mid-row CO, seaming

Yarn Used: Cascade 220 Superwash (100% Superwash Wool): 220 yds (201 m), color #823

Construction

Worked from the bottom up in two pieces and seamed.