SIZE: 3-6 mos, 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs), Child 4 Finished Chest 19 (21, 23, 26) in. [48.5 (53.5, 58.5, 66) cm] Finished Length 9 (10, 11, 12) in. [23 (25.5, 28, 30.5) cm] Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Mar 10, 2011)
BODY
With A, cast on 76 (84, 92, 104) sts. Change to B and work in Garter st (k every row) in Color Sequence until piece measures 4½ (5, 5½, 6) in. [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] from beg, end with a RS WS row.
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
MATERIALS To
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Note: A
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Additional Materials
2 buttons 7/8 in. [22 mm] diameter
Sewing needle and matching thread
Hoodie
Lion Brand® Cotton-Ease®
GAUGE:
16 sts + 32 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Garter st (k every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
COLOR SEQUENCE 4 rows B, 2 rows A, 4 rows C, 2 rows A
BODY
With A, cast on 76 (84, 92, 104) sts. Change to B and work in Garter st (k every row) in Color
Sequence until piece measures 4½ (5, 5½, 6) in. [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] from beg, end with a WS
row. Divide for Fronts and Back
Next Row (RS): K19 (21, 23, 26) sts (for Right Front), place next 38 (42, 46, 52) sts on st
holder (for Back), place remaining 19 (21, 23, 26) sts on 2nd st holder (for Left Front). Right Front Continue in established Color Sequence for 4¼ (4¾, 5¼, 5¾) in. [11 (12, 13.5, 14.5) cm], end
with a WS row. Bind off 11 (11, 12, 12) sts beg of next row 8
(10, 11, 14) sts. Work 2 rows even. Bind off. Back Transfer sts for Back to needles and work in established Color Sequence for 4¼ (4¾, 5¼, 5¾)
in. [11 (12, 13.5, 14.5) cm], end with a WS row. Next Row (RS): K8 (10, 11, 14), attach second ball of yarn, bind off 22 (22, 24, 24), k8 (10,
11, 14).
Working both sides at the same time, work 2 rows even. Bind off. Left Front Transfer sts for Left Front to needles and work in established Color Sequence for 4¼ (4¾, 5
1/4, 5¾) in. [11 (12, 13.5, 14.5) cm], end with a RS row. Bind off 11 (11, 12, 12) sts beg of next
row 8 (10, 11, 14) sts. Work 2 rows even. Bind off.
SLEEVES With A, cast on 24 (26, 28, 30) sts. Change to B and work in Garter st in Color Sequence as for
Body. AT THE SAME TIME, increase 1 st at both ends of every 7th row 6 (7, 8, 9) times 36 (40, 44, 48) sts. Work even until Sleeve measures 6 (7, 8, 10) in. [15
(18, 20.5, 25.5) cm] from beg. Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Hood
With A, cast on 48 (48, 52, 52) sts. Change to B and work in Garter st in Color Sequence as for
Body until Hood measures 6 (6½, 7, 8) in. [15 (16.5, 18, 20.5) cm] from beg. Bind off. Fold Hood in
half and sew back seam.
Button band With A, pick up 1 st at each Garter ridge along Right Front edge. Knit 2 rows. Bind off. Buttonhole band With A, pick up 1 st at each Garter ridge along Left Front edge. Mark places for 2 buttonholes
along top half of Left Front edge, beg ¾ in. [2 cm] from top edge and leaving 2½ in. [6.5 cm]
between markers. Row 1: (K to marker, bind off 2 sts) twice, k to end of row. Row 2: (K to bound off sts, cast on 2 sts) twice, k to end of row.
Bind off.
Sew Hood to Body. Sew buttons onto button band opposite buttonholes. Sew Sleeve seams. Sew Sleeves
to Body. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
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