Flower Ripple by Sandra Smith

Flower Ripple

Crochet
January 1993
2.75 mm (C)
3.25 mm (D)
3.5 mm (E)
0–3, 3–6, 9–12 months
US
English

White ripple sweater with ten blue-and-green flower motifs across the yoke, matching booties and bonnet. Ribbon ties at neck, waist, sleeves, and ankles.

Materials (one set):
3-ply pompadour baby yarn — white 6½ 7, 7½ oz.; blue 3½ 4, 4½ oz.; green 2½ 3, 3½ oz.; small amount yellow
5 yds. blue ¼“ satin ribbon

Sample used Patons Fil Bébé by Coats & Clark.

Yardage: ounces as printed (3-ply baby put-up varies; plan extra if substituting sport/baby

Gauge:
0–3: B hook 17 sts = 2”, 15 dc rows = 2”; C hook motif 2¼“
3–6: C hook 8 sts = 1”, 4 dc rows = 1”; D hook motif 2½”
9–12: D hook 15 sts = 2”, 13 dc rows = 2”; E hook motif 2¾“

Stitches used:
ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, picot, shell, V-st, dc dec / small / med / lg dec, back loop, back post (bootie)