Rhubarb and Custard Set by Debbie Bliss

Rhubarb and Custard Set

This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £3.50.

Can there be a more gloriously English combination? Rhubarb and Custard is one of Debbie Bliss’ layettes for toddlers in the Toddlettes collection, that is just as sweet as the dessert itself! A waffle stitch coat that is so much fun to knit using a slipped stitch repeat that is easy to memorise, a trellis lined coat that is super cosy, with two layers of warmth; a gorgeous grandad shirt tunic with side notches and beautiful trellis detail around the placket, and the sweetest little bonnet with a touch of trellis to tie in, to keep little ears warm! Irresistibly classic with a twist!

COAT WITH TRELLIS LINING
Sizes
To fit ages 12-18 18-24 24-36 months
Measurements
Chest 63 68 73 cm/24¾ 26¾ 28¾ in
Length to shoulder 38 42 46 cm/15 16½ 18 in
Sleeve length (with cuff turned back) 21 24 27 cm/8¼ 9½ 10¾ in
Materials
Coat
• 5(6:6) 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Russet 315.
Lining
• 5(5:6) 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Rose Pink 94.
•Pair each of 2.75mm (US 2), 3mm (US 2-3) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles.
• 2.75mm (US 2) and 3mm (US 2-3) circular knitting needle.
• 3 buttons.
Tension
25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

WAFFLE COAT
Sizes

To fit ages 12-18 18-24 24-36 months
Measurements
Chest 62 67 72 cm/24½ 26½ 28¼ in
Length to shoulder 36 40 44 cm/14 15¾ 17¼ in
Sleeve length21 24 27 cm/8¼ 9½ 10¾ in
Materials
4(5:5) 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Rose Pink 94 (A).
•Three 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Camel 102 (B).
•Pair each of 3mm (US 2-3) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles.
•4 buttons.
Tension
26 sts and 48 rows to 10cm/4in square over patt using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

GRANDAD SHIRT
Sizes
To fit ages 12-18 18-24 24-36 months
Measurements
Chest 62 65 68 cm/24½ 25½ 26¾ in
Length to shoulder 32 35 38 cm/12½ 13¾ 15 in
Sleeve length21 24 27 cm/8¼ 9½ 10¾ in
Materials
•4(5:5) 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Camel 102.
•Pair each of 3mm (US 2-3) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles.
• 3 buttons
Tension
25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

BONNET
Sizes

To fit ages 12-18 18-24 24-36 months
Materials
One 50g ball of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Russet 315.
•Pair each of 3mm (US 2-3) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles.
Tension
25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using 3.25mm (US 3) needles