Lion Brand^® Baby's First^®

GAUGE:

9 sts = 4 in. (10 cm). 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.

BACK
Ch 23 (25, 27, 29).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across – 22 (24, 26, 28) sts at the end of this row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across.
Rep last row until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beg.

Shape Armhole
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 2 (2, 2, 2) sts, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * to last 2 (2, 2, 2) sts; leave rem sts unworked – 18 (20, 22, 24) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across.
Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm) from beg. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT
Ch 15 (17, 19, 21).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across – 14 (16, 18, 20) sts at the end of this row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beg.

Shape Armhole
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 2 (2, 2, 2) sts, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across – 12 (14, 16, 18) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across.
Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm) from beg. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT
Ch 11 (11, 13, 13).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across – 10 (10, 12, 12) sts at the end of this row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beg.

Shape Armhole
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * to last 2 (2, 2, 2) sts; leave rem sts unworked – 8 (8, 10, 10) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across.
Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm) from beg. Fasten off.

SLEEVE (make 2)
Ch 23 (23, 27, 29)
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across – 22 (22, 26, 28) sts at the end of this row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 7 1/2 (8, 9, 9 1/2) in. (19 (20.5, 23, 24) cm) from beg. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Seam shoulders for 2 (2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 3/4) in. (5 (5.5, 6.5, 7) cm); leaving 4 (4 1/2, 5, 5) in. (10 (11.5, 12.5, 12.5) cm) open for Back neck. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Fold about 3/4 in. (2 cm) at end of Sleeves for cuff; sew in place.
Edging
From right side, join yarn with sl st in lower corner front corner.
Row 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly spaced up front edge to neck, around neck, and down other front edge. Fasten off. Sew button about 5 in. (12.5 cm) below neck edge. Use space between sts as buttonhole. Weave in ends.

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