Knitting Pattern Playdate Hoodie

baby

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE:
6 months (1 year, 18 months, 2 years)
Finished Chest: 18 3/4 (20 3/4, 22 1/2, 24 1/2) in. (47.5 (52.5, 57, 62) cm)
Finished Length: 8 (10, 11, 13) in. (20.5 (25.5, 28, 33) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None

Playdate Hoody Lion Brand® Recycled Cotton GAUGE: 20 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. BACK Cast on 46 (51, 57, 62) sts. Rows 1-6: Knit. Row 7 (RS): Knit. Row 8: Purl. Continue in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 8 (10, 11, 13) in. (20.5 (25.5, 28, 33) cm) from beg. Bind off. LEFT FRONT Cast on 24 (26, 28, 30) sts. Rows 1-6: Knit. Row 7 (RS): Knit. Row 8 (WS): K8, p16 (18, 20, 22). Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 6 (8, 9, 11) in. (15 (20.5, 23, 28 ) cm) from beg, end with a RS row. Shape Neck Next Row (WS): Bind off 6 (6, 8, 8 ) sts for neck, finish row – 18 (20, 20, 22) sts. Continue in St st, dec 1 st at neck edge every row 2 (3, 3, 4) times – 16 (17, 17, 18 ) sts. Work even until piece measures same as Back. Bind off. RIGHT FRONT Cast on 24 (26, 28, 30) sts. Rows 1-6: Knit. Row 7 (RS): Knit. Row 8 (WS): P16 (18, 20, 22), k8. Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 3 (4, 5, 7) in. (7.5 (10, 12.5, 18 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Buttonhole Row (RS): K4, yarn over, k2tog, finish row. Work even until piece measures 5 1/2 (7 1/2, 8 1/2, 10 1/2) in. (14 (19, 21.5, 26.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Next Row (RS): Rep Buttonhole Row. Continue in St st until piece measures same as Left Front to neck shaping. Shape neck as for Left Front, reversing shaping. Bind off. SLEEVES Sew shoulder seams. Place markers 4 (4, 4 1/2, 5) in. (10 (10, 11.5, 12.5) cm) down from shoulder on Front and Back. From RS, pick up and k38 (38, 42, 46) sts between markers. Work in Garter st (k every row) for 2 in. (5 cm). Dec Row: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 36 (36, 40, 44) sts. Continue in Garter st, rep Dec Row every 6th row 4 (4, 6, 8 ) times more – 28 sts. Work even until piece measures 6 (7, 8, 9) in. (15 (18, 20.5, 23) cm). Bind off. FINISHING Sew side and Sleeve seams. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes. Hood From RS, pick up and k56 (58, 60, 62) sts evenly spaced around neck edge. Next Row: K, increase 18 (18, 22, 22) sts evenly spaced across row – 74 (76, 82, 84) sts. Work in Garter st for 7 (7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2) in. (17.5 (19, 20.5, 21.5) cm). Bind off. Fold bound-off edge in half and seam for top of Hood. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES beg = begin(s)(ning) dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

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Knitting Pattern Love the Earth Baby Cardi

baby

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZE:
0-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2-3 years, 4 years)
Finished Chest 18 1/2 (20, 22, 23 1/2, 25) in. (47 (51, 56, 59.5, 63.5) cm) excluding front borders
Finished Length 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) in. (23 (25.5, 28, 30.5, 33) cm)

CORRECTIONS: (applied Apr 15, 2009)

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Row 8: Work 4 sts in Seed st, *knit to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, slip marker, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, knit to last 4 sts, work 4 sts in Seed st - 76 (82, 88, 94, 100) sts.

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Love the Earth Baby Cardi Lion Brand® Recycled Cotton GAUGE: 19 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION: Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts + 1) Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: Purl the k sts and knit the p sts. Rep Row 2 for Seed st. NOTES: Cardigan is worked in one piece from the neck down. CARDIGAN Collar Cast on 51 (57, 63, 69, 75) sts. Work in Seed st for 2 (2, 2, 2 1/2, 2 1/2) in. (5 (5, 5, 6.5, 6.5) cm). Neck Row 1 (WS): Work 4 sts in Seed st, (knit 2 sts together) to last 5 sts, k1, work 4 sts in Seed st – 30 (33, 36, 39, 42) sts. Rows 2-4: Keeping 4 sts at each edge in Seed st, work 3 rows in Rev St st (p on RS, k on WS). Row 5: Work 4 sts in Seed st, p into front and then back of each st to last 4 sts, work 4 sts in Seed st – 52 (58, 64, 70, 76) sts. Body Row 6 (RS): Cast on 4 sts, work in Seed st over these 4 sts for front border, k8 (9, 10, 11, 12), yo, k1, place marker, k1, yo, k6 (7, 8, 9, 10), yo, k1, place marker, k1, yo, k16 (18, 20, 22, 24), yo, k1, place marker, k1, yo, k6 (7, 8, 9, 10), yo, k1, place marker, k1, yo, k8 (9, 10, 11, 12), cast on 4 sts for front border – 68 (74, 80, 86, 92) sts. Row 7: Work 4 sts in Seed st, slipping markers purl to last 4 sts, work 4 sts in Seed st. Row 8: Work 4 sts in Seed st, *knit to 1 st before next marker, yo, k1, slip marker, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times, knit to last 4 sts, work 4 sts in Seed st – 76 (82, 88, 94, 100) sts. Row 9: Rep Row 7. Rep last 2 rows 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) more times – 164 (178, 192, 206, 220) sts. Divide for Body and Sleeves (RS): Work 26 (28, 30, 32, 34) sts as established for Left Front and place these sts on holder; work next 34 (37, 40, 43, 46) sts for first Sleeve (do not place on holder); work next 44 (48, 52, 56, 60) sts for Back and place these sts on holder; work next 34 (37, 40, 43, 46) sts for second Sleeve and place these sts on holder; work remaining 26 (28, 30, 32, 34) sts for Right Front and place these sts on holder. Cut yarn. SLEEVES With WS facing, working across first Sleeve sts only, join yarn and work in St st (k on RS, p on WS), decrease 1 st each edge every 4th (4th, 6th, 6th, 6th) row 4 (4, 4, 5, 6) times – 26 (29, 32, 33, 34) sts. Work even until Sleeve measures 4 1/4 (5, 6, 8, 9) in. (11 (12.5, 15, 20.5, 23) cm) from dividing row, end with a WS row. Work 4 rows in Seed st. Bind off. With WS facing, place sts for second Sleeve Back onto needle and work as for first Sleeve. BODY With WS facing, place sts for Left Front, Back and Right Front onto needle, join yarn and work in pattern as established until piece measures 3 3/4 (4 1/2, 5, 5 3/4, 6 1/2) in. (9.5 (11.5, 12.5, 14.5, 16.5) cm) from joining row, end with a WS row – 96 (104, 112, 120, 128) sts. Work 4 rows in Seed st. Bind off. FINISHING Sew Sleeve seams. Weave in ends. Tie Cut a strand of yarn 3 yds. (3 m) long; fold in half. Secure folded end around door knob. Twist other end until taut and yarn begins to twist back on itself. Release end from door knob. Bring ends together and let cord twist on itself, smoothing to even the twist. Knot ends. Weave cord through neck sts. Knot ends. ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration k = knit p = purl RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side yo = yarn over sponsored by Kidkraft ® Dollhouse Store & Kidkraft ® Kitchen Store

Crochet Pattern Short And Sweet Child’s Cardigan

baby

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

SIZE:
0-6 months (12-18 months, 2-3 years, 4 years)
Finished Chest 19 (20, 22, 25) in. (48.5 (51, 56, 63.5) cm)
Finished Length 9 1/2 (10 1/4, 11, 12) in. (24 (26, 28, 30.5) cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

Short And Sweet Child’s Cardigan Lion Brand® Babysoft® GAUGE: 16 half double crochet + 12 1/2 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. BACK Chain 41 (43, 47, 53). Row 1: Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across - 39 (41, 45, 51) half double crochet. Row 2: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet in each stitch across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beginning. Shape Armhole Next Row: Chain 1, turn, slip stitch in each of next 3 (3, 4, 5) stitches, chain 2, half double crochet in same stitch, half double crochet in each stitch across to last 2 (2, 3, 4) stitches, leave remaining stitches unworked - 35 (37, 39, 43) half double crochet. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9 1/2 (10 1/4, 11, 12) in. (24 (26, 28, 30.5) cm) from beginning. Fasten off. FRONT (make 2) Note: Left and Right Front are identical Chain 22 (23, 25, 28). Row 1: Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across - 20 (21, 23, 26) half double crochet. Row 2: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet in each stitch across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beginning. Shape Armhole Next Row: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet in each stitch across to last 2 (2, 3, 4) stitches, leave remaining stitches unworked - 18 (19, 20, 22) half double crochet. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9 1/2 (10 1/4, 11, 12) in. (24 (26, 28, 30.5) cm) from beginning. Fasten off. SLEEVES Chain 41 (43, 45, 49). Row 1: Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across - 39 (41, 43, 47) half double crochet. Row 2: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet in each stitch across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 4 1/2 (5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2) in. (11.5 (14, 15, 16.5) cm) from beginning. Fasten off. FINISHING Sew Fronts to Back, leaving 4 1/2 (4 1/2, 5, 5) in. (11.5 (11.5, 12.5, 12.5) cm) open at back neck, and 2 1/4 (2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 1/2) in. (5.5 (5.5, 6.5, 6.5) cm) open at each Front neck. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Fold about 3/4 in. (2 cm) at end of Sleeves for cuff; sew in place. Collar From right side, join yarn with slip stitch in top corner of Right Front. Chain 2, half double crochet evenly across Right Front neck, Back Neck and Left Front neck. Next Row: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet across. Repeat last row until Collar measures 2 1/4 (2 1/4, 2 1/2, 3 1/4) in. (5.5 (5.5, 6.5, 8.5) cm). Fasten off. Edging From right side, join yarn in lower corner of Right Front. Chain 1, single crochet evenly up Right Front edge to beginning of Collar, chain 5 (for button loop), continue in single crochet around Collar and down Left Front edge. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Sew on button.

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Crochet Pattern Baby Topper

Crochet Pattern Baby Topper

baby

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE:
0-6 months (12-18 months, 2-3 years, 4 years)
Finished Chest 19 (20, 22, 25) in. 48.5 (51, 56, 63.5) cm)
Finished Length 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

Baby Topper Lion Brand® Babysoft® GAUGE: 16 sc + 12 1/2 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. BACK Ch 39 (41, 45, 51). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch, rep from * across - 38 (40, 44, 50) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beg. Shape Armhole Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 2 (2, 2, 4) sts, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * to last 2 (2, 2, 4) sts, leave last 2 (2, 2, 4) sts unworked - 34 (36, 40, 42) sts. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm) from beg. Fasten off. LEFT FRONT Ch 27 (29, 31, 35). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch, rep from * across - 26 (28, 30, 34) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beg. Shape Armhole Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 2 (2, 2, 4) sts, sc in next dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across - 24 (26, 28, 30) sts. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm) from beg. Fasten off. RIGHT FRONT Ch 17 (17, 19, 21). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch, rep from * across - 16 (16, 18, 20) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beg. Shape Armhole Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * to last 2 (2, 2, 4) sts, leave remaining sts unworked - 14 (14, 16, 16) sts. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm) from beg. Fasten off. SLEEVE (make 2) Ch 41 (41, 49, 53). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch, rep from * across - 40 (40, 48, 52) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 7 1/2 (8, 9, 9 1/2) in. (19 (20.5, 23, 24) cm) from beg. Fasten off. FINISHING Sew Fronts to Back, sewing 2 (2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 3/4) in. 5 (5.5, 6.5, 7) cm) along each shoulder towards neck. Leave 4 1/2 (4 1/2, 5, 5 1/2) in. (11.5 (11.5, 12.5, 14) cm) at center back neck unsewn. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Fold about 3/4 in. (2 cm) to right side at end of Sleeves for cuffs; sew in place. Edging Join yarn with sl st in lower corner of Right Front; ch 1, sc evenly along Right Front edge to neck, around neck, and evenly down Left Front edge. Fasten off. Sew button about 5 in. (12.5 cm) below neck edge. Use spaces between sts as buttonhole. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s) dc = double crochet rep = repeat(s)(ing) sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) sponsored by Kidkraft ® Dollhouse Store & Kidkraft ® Kitchen Store