Saffron Christening Set by Elsebeth Lavold

Saffron Christening Set

Knitting
January 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
918 - 1377 yards (839 - 1259 m)
½ (1) years
English

Christening gown version of Saffron features lace dress and matching cap and socks. Beautiful lace pattern is knitted in the round.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

CHRISTENING GOWN

Measurements:

  • Chest 19¾ (21¼) in / 50 (54) cm
  • Length: 17¾ (18½) in / 45 (47) cm

Materials:

  • Hempathy 6 (7) balls
  • 5 buttons ⅜-½ in / 10-12 mm diameter
  • US sizes 4 and 6 / 3.5 and 4 mm straight needles
  • US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle (24 in / 60 cm)
  • Set of 4 or 5 dpns US size 6 / 4 mm

CAP AND SOCKS

Materials:

  • 1 ball for cap; 1 ball for socks
  • Set of 4 or 5 dpns US size 6 / 4 mm straight needles
  • US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle (16 in/ 40 cm)