Ruby Gardiner was the eleventh child, and sixth and last daughter of Samwise and Rosie (née Cotton) Gamgee. She had two younger brothers: Robin and Tolman.

A Tea Party For Ruby is a single breasted, crew-neck, matinee style long-sleeved sweater with an empire waist and lacey skirt. The closer fit and long sleeves of the upper sweater add warmth, while the fullness of the skirt allows for ease over the diaper. The button hole and button bands are worked at the same time as the body of the sweater in garter stitch, with a tidy slipped stitch selvage.

Instruction Format:
The entire pattern is written; using written instructions for this pattern is required.
The lace skirt is additionally charted; using charted instructions for this pattern is optional.

Sizes: (actual chest measurement / finished circumference)
Note that size by month is an estimate of average growth; measure the child for whom you are knitting to ensure an accurate fit.

• 0-3 months (to fit 16.25” / finished 19.75”)
• 3-6 months (to fit 17.5” / finished 21.25”)
• 6-12 months (to fit 18” / finished 22”)

Materials Needed:

• 3.5mm (US size 4) needles for body or size needed for gauge
• 4mm (US size 6) needles for lace skirt or size needed for gauge
• @380y (425y, 520y) sport weight yarn
• 2 stitch holders
• Darning needle for seams
• 4 buttons to fit button holes

Gauge:
Stocking stitch: 24 sts x 36 rows = 4” on smaller needles
Lace motif: 20 sts x 32 rows = 4” on larger needles

Credits:
The lace motif on the skirt of the sweater is from the work of Naomi Parkhurst.