Butterflies are Free: Pullover by Patons

Butterflies are Free: Pullover

by Patons
Knitting
January 1999
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1204 - 1470 yards (1101 - 1344 m)
6 12 18 24 months
English
Out of print. This pattern was available for free.

Patons Look at Me! yarn featured in Booklet 500927 has been discontinued. Patons Astra yarn is featured in pdf pattern download (May 2009).

This adorable butterfly set includes patterns for matching hat, pullover, pants, and booties knit in Patons Astra. Ages 6-24 months. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

SIZES
Chest measurement
6 mos 16 ins [41 cm]
12 mos 18 ins [45 cm]
18 mos 20 ins [51 cm]
24 mos 22 ins [56 cm]

Finished chest
6 mos 23 ins [58.5 cm]
12 mos 25 ins [63.5 cm]
18 mos 28½ ins [72 cm]
24 mos 30 ins [76 cm]

MATERIALS
Patons Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)

PULLOVER
Size 6 12 18 24 mos
Main color (MC) (Ombre) 3 4 4 5 balls
Contrast A (Lilac) 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast B (Blue) 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast C (Green) 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast D (Magenta) 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast E (Black) 1 1 1 1 ball
6 colors, 8-10 balls total

Size 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.
6 buttons and 2 st holders for Pullover.

Construction schematics and embroidery charts are available in pdf download (May 2009).

Ed. note: The set could be worked for boys as well with plain or masculine embellishments.

Butterflies are Free items include:
Pullover
Pants
Hat
Booties