SIZE: Child (Multiple Sizes) 12-18 months (2-3 years, 4-5 years) Finished Chest 19 (22, 24) in. (48.5 (56, 61) cm)
Finished Length 11 (12 1/2, 14) in. (28 (32, 35.5) cm), not including ties 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® Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Cotton Hemp
GAUGE:
18 sts = 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:
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog - 1 st decreased.
NOTES:
When you see ‘work even’ in the instructions, this means to continue on in the pattern st you have established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off.
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. Note: End with a WS row means that the last row you work should be a WS row, and the next row that you are ready to work will be a RS row. Shape Top
Next Row (RS): *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end of row - 42 (50, 54) sts at the end of this row.
Work even in Garter st (k every row) until yoke measures 1 1/2 (1 3/4, 2) in. (4 (4.5, 5) cm), end with a WS row. Shape Armhole
Bind off 4 (6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows - 34 (38, 42) sts rem. Next Row (RS): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 - 32 (36, 40) sts at the end of this row. Next Row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (4, 4) more times - 26 (28, 32) sts rem.
Work even in Garter st 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 sl these sts to a holder for strap, bind off 14 (16, 20) sts for neck, knit to end - 6 strap sts rem.
Work even in Garter st over rem 6 sts for 3 (3 1/2, 3 1/2) in. (7.5 (9, 9) cm) for strap. Bind off.
Sl rem 6 strap sts from holder back to needle and re-join yarn.
Work even in Garter st for 3 (3 1/2, 3 1/2) in. (7.5 (9, 9) cm). Bind off.
FRONT
Make same as Back.
FINISHING
Sew side seams. Lap Front straps over Back straps at shoulders and adjust to fit. Sew buttons in place, sewing through all layers to secure straps. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Child's Playtime Top Reviewed by Amy Morfeld on 2012-02-20
I made this top in the 4-5 year size and had 1 extra roll of yarn left over. It came out perfect size wise as my daughter is growing into 5T and it's a little big on her. The yarn quality however I didn't love. It's a very cotton/washcloth type yarn and two things drove me nuts. 1. the yarn tried to un-weave from itself and 2. the yarn came off the roll very twisted. I fought with it quite a bit on at least 3 rolls and a couple rolls it was no issue. Very inconsistent. I added some beadwork to my top so I did not add the buttons. I would like to make this top again using a different yarn. The cotton yarns don't slide through the fingers as nice as other yarns.
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