Little Drummer Boy by Allyson Dykhuizen

Little Drummer Boy

Knitting
March 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
280 - 550 yards (256 - 503 m)
Newborn (3 mos, 6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos) = 15 1⁄2 (16, 17 1/3, 18 1⁄2, 19)” chest circumference.
English
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The Pattern: Mini skeins are so much fun to work with and the star of Little Drummer Boy! Choose your favorite, along with a complimentary MC, and create a truly unique fabric and a baby sweater almost too adorable to wear. Knit it up for your favorite little drummer boy or girl!

Finished Size: Newborn (3 mos, 6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos) = 15 1⁄2 (16, 17 1/3, 18 1⁄2, 19)” chest circumference. Cardigan shown in newborn size.

Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon; 430 yds/100g: Washington 61ns (MC) - 1 skein / String Quintet mini skein set; 535 yds/5 mini skeins: Snare Drum - 1 set.

Needles: Size 1 (2.25mm) 16+” circular (cir) and double pointed needles (dpns), size 3 (3.25mm) 16+” cir and dpns. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) 1/2” buttons.

Gauge: 27 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needles.