Design 1 - Picot Edge and Embroidered Set - Cardigan by Cleckheaton

Design 1 - Picot Edge and Embroidered Set - Cardigan

Knitting
July 2005
Cleckheaton Babysoft 4ply
Cleckheaton Baby Softwool 4ply
Cleckheaton Lullaby 4ply
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
To fit chest - 22/25/30/35/40cm. To fit head - 21/25/30/35/40cm. To fit foot - 4/5/6/7/8cm long
English

Pattern is part of a set that also includes a hat and socks. Sizing is for premie babies. Designs are suitable for beginners.

A choice of yarns is given for the pattern. You only have to use one. Largest sized cardigan (fits 3-6 month baby) uses 100g of 4ply weight yarn. Cardigan has dropped sleeve construction.

(From pattern) Embroidery and picot hem detail signify ‘just for girls’

Cardigan - to fit chest 22/25/30/35/40cm.

Uses 2/3/3/4/4 balls (25g)

Hat - to fit head - 21/25/30/35/40cm.

Uses 1/1/1/2/2 balls (25g)

Bootees - to fit foot - 4/5/6/7/8cm long

Uses 1/1/1/1/1 ball (25g)

Corresponding Sizing
(From pattern) these sizes correspond with standard garment sizes for babies in Australia and may be useful as a guide to determining the size to be made.
A = 000000 B = 00000 C = 0000 D = 000 (newborn to 3 months) E = 00 (3-6 months)

Additional Materials

  • 1 skein each of DMC stranded cotton in 3 contrasting shades for embroidery
  • 1 knitter’s needle for sewing seams and embroidery
  • 3 buttons

Design #1, pg 7