Martha for Babies by Elsebeth Lavold

Martha for Babies

Knitting
January 2005
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
384 - 1536 yards (351 - 1405 m)
3-6 (9-12) 18-24 months
English
Errata available: ingenkonst.se

Baby’s sweater shares design elements for collar, cables, and front slit with the adult version, but is made without the pleats. Matching pants are made with long legs and a high waistline.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:

  • Chest: 23.75 (25.25) 28.25 in / 60 (64) 72 cm
  • Length: 11.75 (13.5) 15 in / 30 (34) 38 cm

Materials:

  • Sweater: Silky Wool 3 (4) 5 skeins
  • Pants: Silky Wool 2 (2) 3 skeins

Needles:

  • US 4 and 6 / 3.5 and 4 mm
  • Cable needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Two double-pointed needles US 4 / 3.5 mm