SIZE: 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs), Child 4 Finished Chest 19 (22, 24) in. (48.5 (56, 61) cm)
Finished Length 11 (12 1/2, 14) in. (28 (32, 35.5) 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.
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Child's Playtime Top
Lion Brand® Cotton-Ease®
GAUGE:
18 sts + 38 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.
TOP
BACK Cast on 63 (75, 81) sts. Knit 4 rows. Beg with a knit row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 8 (9, 10) in. (20.5 (23, 25.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Yoke
Next Row: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row – 42 (50, 54) sts.
Continue in Garter st (k every row) until yoke measures 1 1/2 (1 3/4, 2) in. (4 (4.5, 5) cm).
Shape Armhole Bind off 4 (6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 34 (38, 42) sts. Decrease 1 st at each end of every RS row 4 (5, 5) times – 26 (28, 32) sts. Work even until yoke measures 3 (3 1/2, 4) in. (7.5 (9, 10) cm), end with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Next Row (RS): K6 and slip to a holder, bind off 14 (16, 20) sts, knit to end.
Work in Garter st on 6 sts for 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) for tie. Bind off.
Slip 6 sts from holder to back to needle and re-join yarn. Work in Garter st for 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) for second tie. Bind off.
FRONT Make same as Back.
FINISHING Sew side seams. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Child's Playtime Top Reviewed by ellen johnson on 2011-11-25
Super easy and adorable. I used variegated yarn and it turned out really cute. Begin each side with a new skein and the sides will match up nicely.
I was thinking of making it again only a bit longer to use as a dress. Have fun. It's fast and easy.
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