SIZE: 3-6 mos, 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs), Child 4 6 (12, 24-36, 48) months
Finished Chest 19¼ (20¾, 22½, 25½) in. [49 (52.5, 57, 65) cm] Finished Length 9½ (10, 11, 12) in. [24 (25.5, 28, 30.5) 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.
Sew shoulder seams. Sew
sleeve seams. Sew in sleeves. Fold Hood in half
and sew bound off edge together to form back of Hood. Sew Hood to neck edge.
Tassel Wrap yarn around cardboard about 20
times. Cut a piece of yarn 36 in. [91.5 cm] long and thread doubled onto
large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at upper edge of
cardboard. Pull tightly and knot securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at lower
edge of cardboard, attach Tassel to Hood using ends of 36 in. [91.5 cm] strand.
Trim Tassel ends evenly.
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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*Microspun
(Article #910) is a super-soft sport-weight micro-fiber acrylic yarn. It comes in
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2 buttons 1/2 in. [1.25 cm] diameter
4 in. [10 cm] piece of cardboard
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Soft and Warm Baby Hoodie
Lion Brand® Microspun
GAUGE:
20 sts + 40 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Garter st (k every row). 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.
NOTES:
Slip first st of every row for finished edge.
BODY
Cast on 96 (104, 112, 128) sts. Work in Garter st (k every row) until piece measures 4½
(5, 5½, 6) in. [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] from beg, end with a RS row.
Divide for Fronts and Back
Next Row (WS): K 25 (27, 29, 33) sts and transfer these sts to st holder for Left
Front, k 46 (50, 54, 62) sts and transfer these sts to st holder for Back, k remaining 25 (27,
29, 33) sts for Right Front.
RIGHT FRONT
Continue in Garter st until armhole measures 3 (3, 3½, 4) in. [7.5 (7.5, 9, 10) cm] from
beg, end with a WS row. Next Row (Buttonhole Row): Sl1, k2, yarn over, k2tog, k across row.
Work even for 9 rows. Repeat Buttonhole Row. Work even until armhole measures 4½ (4½, 5, 5
1/2) in. [11.5 (11.5, 12.5, 14) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.
Neck Shaping
Next Row (RS): Bind off 13 (16, 17, 19) sts, k to end of row.
Work even for 2 rows. Bind off.
BACK
Transfer sts for Back from st holder to needle and join yarn. Work even until Back
measures 9½ (10, 11, 12) in. [24 (25.5, 28, 30.5) cm] from beg. Bind off.
LEFT FRONT Transfer sts for Left Front from st holder to needle and join yarn. Work as for Right
Front, reversing all shaping and omitting buttonholes.
SLEEVES (make 2)
Cast on 23 (23, 28, 29) sts. Work in Garter st for 4 (4, 6, 6) rows. Inc 1 st each end of
next row. Rep last 5 (5, 7, 7) rows 11 (11, 11, 13) times - 47 (47, 52, 57) sts, then work
even until Sleeve measures 6 (7, 8, 10) in. [15 (18, 20.5, 25.5) cm] from beg. Bind off.
HOOD
Cast on 75 (80, 85, 90) sts. Work in Garter st until Hood measures 6 (6½, 7, 8) in. [15
(16.5, 18, 20.5) cm] from beg. Bind off as if to purl.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeve seams. Sew in sleeves. Fold Hood in half and sew bound off edge together to form back of Hood. Sew Hood to neck edge.
Tassel
Wrap yarn around cardboard about 20 times. Cut a piece of yarn 36 in. [91.5 cm] long and thread doubled onto large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at upper edge of cardboard. Pull tightly and knot securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at lower edge of cardboard, attach Tassel to Hood using ends of 36 in. [91.5 cm] strand. Trim Tassel ends evenly.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Soft and Warm Baby Hoodie Reviewed by Lisa Chaddock on 2008-02-28
Absolutely adorable! I made this and was amazed at how cute it came out. It's also a very simple pattern for the first time sweater maker. Great pattern!
