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 | | |