SIZE: 9 mos, 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs) Finished Chest 20 (22, 25) in. (51 (56, 63.5) cm) buttoned
Finished Length 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 11 1/2) in. (24 (26.5, 29) cm)
Hat Circumference 16 (17 1/2 , 19 1/2) in. (40.5 (44.5, 49.5) 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 Jun 21, 2009)
Back was incomplete.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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Sandbox Cardi and Hat
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
9 sts + 18 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (knit 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:
PATTERN STITCH
K1, p1 Rib (over odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
CARDIGAN
BACK Cast on 23 (25, 27) sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 1 in. (2.5 cm) from beg.
Work in Garter st until Back measures 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 11 1/2) in. (24 (26.5, 29) cm) from beg. Bind off.
POCKET LINING (make 2) Cast on 7 sts. Work in Garter st for 2 in. (5 cm). Transfer sts to holder.
LEFT FRONT Cast on 13 (15, 17) sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 1 in. (2.5 cm) from beg.
Work in Garter st until piece measures 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg; end with a WS row.
Pocket Welt
Next Row (RS): K3 (4, 5), p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, k3 (4, 5).
Next Row: K3 (4, 5), k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, k3 (4, 5).
Next Row: K3 (4, 5), bind off 7 sts, k3 (4, 5).
Next Row: K3 (4, 5), knit 7 sts of one Pocket Lining from holder, k3 (4, 5).
Work even until Left Front measures 7 1/2 (8 1/2, 9 1/2) in. (19 (21.5, 24) cm) from beg; end with a RS row.
Neck Shaping
Next Row (WS): Bind off 3 (4, 6) sts, k to end of row – 10 (11, 11) sts.
Decrease 1 st at neck edge every row 2 times – 8 (9, 9) sts.
Work even until piece measures 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 11 1/2) in. (24.5 (26.5, 29) cm) from beg. Bind off.
Mark placement for 4 buttons: first button just above ribbing, top button 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) below beg of neck shaping, and 2 evenly spaced between.
RIGHT FRONT Work as for Left Front, reversing all shaping, AT THE SAME TIME, work buttonholes opposite markers on RS rows as follows:
Buttonhole Row (RS): K1, k2tog, yo, k to end.
SLEEVE (make 2) Cast on 13 (15, 17) sts.
Work 4 rows in K1, p1 Rib.
Work in Garter st, increasing 1 st each end of every 6th row 4 times – 21 (23, 25) sts.
Work even until Sleeve measures 8 (8 1/2, 9) in. (20.5 (21.5, 23) cm) from beg. Bind off.
FINISHING Sew shoulder seams.
Neckband From RS pick up and k9 (10, 10) sts along Right Front neck edge, 9 (11, 11) sts across Back neck, and 9 (10, 10) sts along Left Front neck edge – 27 (31, 31) sts. Work in K1, p1 Rib for 1 in. (2.5 cm). Bind off.
Left Front Edging From RS pick up and k2 sts along side of neckband, 1 st in each ridge of Garter st, and 2 sts along side of lower ribbing. Bind off.
Right Front Edging From RS pick up and k2 sts along side of lower ribbing, 1 st in each ridge of Garter st, and 2 sts along side of neckband. Bind off.
Sew Pocket Linings to WS of Fronts. Sew Sleeves to body. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Weave in ends. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
HAT Cast on 36 (40, 44) sts.
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * across.
Rep last row until piece measures 1 in. (2.5 cm) from beg.
Work in Garter st until Hat measures 6 1/2 (7 1/2, 8) in. (16.5 (19, 20.5) cm) from beg.
Next Row: (K2tog) across – 18 (20, 22) sts.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: (K2tog) across – 9 (10, 11) sts.
Cut yarn leaving an 18 in. (45.5 cm) tail. Thread tail onto large-eyed needle and thread through remaining sts, pull tightly pull tightly to gather together. Knot securely.
FINISHING Sew seam. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Sandbox Cardi and Hat Reviewed by Sarah Wirth on 2009-08-31
I only made the hat and increased the stiches to 50, as I was making it for a 5-year-old. I feel that casting on 44 stitches would have been plenty even for kid-size hat. Also, next time I make it, I will decrease more gradually, rather than starting with an entire row of K2tog, as I felt it was a boxy on top. On the positive side, the yarn in the rib and garter stitch look adorable. The hat did turn out cute, but could be cuter with a few tweaks.
