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Making gifts for babies is often one

of the first reasons that we knitters
pick up a pair of needles. Theres
something so tempting about creating
soft and snuggly gifts to welcome
new arrivals, and as most baby knits
are small theyre easy on your budget.
Im from a family of knitters. Some of
my earliest memories are of wearing
jumpers that my grandma knitted,
most of them with a teddy on the
front or bunny buttons. My mum-inlaw is the queen of baby knits (making
for newborns is her speciality), while
my sister makes the most amazing
toys her knitted Santa is a treasured
part of our Christmas decorations.
So Im thrilled to bring you this
collection of baby knits. Weve handpicked the best patterns from Simply
Knitting magazine, for sizes from early
babies to older toddlers. Youll also
find toys and nursery gifts. Have fun!
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Zo x
Zo Williams
Editor
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Sweet stora
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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119
51Fair Isle Cardi 22
90
swEet tHing
AccesSorieS
PatTerns!
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50 Baby Knits
K
Wherever you
see our K icon
on pattern
pages, thats
where to start
knitting.
Wrap Up warM
EarLy Days
30 NAP TIME
10 PANDA PAL
33 PYJAMA PAL
Our clever owl case is fun and
practical too, with a gorgeous
textured tummy!
Brighten up newborn wardrobes

with a cutencuddly jumper.
13 HATS OFF
Keep tiny tots warm with our
candy-striped beanie.
14 BABY STEPS
Whip up a quick pair of bootees.
16 BUNNY SOFT
Treat new arrivals to a snuggly
layette with cute bobble bunnies!
Tuck them in with a handmade

blanket in pure cotton yarn.
35 SUPER STORAGE
Keep the nursery clutter-free
with stylish hanging baskets.
36 TWEET TREAT
Make a chirpy mobile starring
quick-to-knit birds great for
using up scraps of stash yarn.
22 LACY BLANKET
Make a family heirloom
to treasure.
41 COMFY CUDDLES
24 PURE & SIMPLE

Knit a teeny tiny top with sizes
starting from early baby.
42 AITCHOO!
NurSery Days
ChiLly Days
28 FLYING HIGH
Deck out babys room with our
hot air balloon mobile.
46 COSY CUDDLES
Bright ideas for DIY baby hats
with matching mittens.
This DIY hooded blanket will

keep tots warm at bathtime.
Whip up a novelty tissue holder
to make toddlers smile
81
35 geT orgAniseD
Woof
woOf!
13
Stripy
BeaniE
28
FlyinG higH
79
Bunny hop
55
tiNy toTs dresS
51 PRECIOUS MOMENTS
Get cosy with colour our Fair
Isle cardi is hard to resist.
55 SUGAR SWEET
Keep little girls warm with this
super-cute dress with cablesand-rib texture.
59 TEDDY HOODIE
Our snuggly top is perfect
for winter trips to the park.
62 SUPER STAR
Wrap up in style with this
unisex cardigan.
79 BUNNY HOP
Treat tiny toes to oh-so-adorable
rabbit slippers.
104 SMART STRIPES

Little boys will love this
lightweight knit.
81 WOOF WOOF
Dress wee ones up as a
playful pup!
107 AMAZING GRACE
87 SQUASH N ROLL
Knit-up our bouncing balls
for a perfect playtime!
SmaRt Days
PlaYful Days
90 SWEET THING
Dress up for christenings,
weddings or parties with this
classic bonnet.
68 BUNNY CUDDLES
93 BONNY CHARMS
Give them a huggable toy that

cant be found in the shops.
Give toddlers a dapper outfit

with this toddlers tank top.
71 ANIMAL MAGIC
97 HELLO SUNSHINE
Take one simple hat pattern and

add ears for five different results!
This sunny cardigan is sure

to raise a smile.
75 BEAR NECESSITIES
100 COUNTRY GIRL
Who can resist a baby in a bear

suit? Enjoy this fun pattern.
Combine natural yarn with

gingham ribbon for a classic knit.
Give girls party outfits a finishing

touch with this cute cardi, knit in
a soft and drapey bamboo yarn.
SprIng Days
PAGE 127
HOW TO KNIT
GUIDE
STEP-BY-STEP
PICTURES TO
GUIDE YOU
THROUGH
ALL THE
TECHNIQUES.
112 FLOWER GIRL

Keep the chill at bay on spring
days with this stripy hat and top.
115 CUTE SMILES
Create a perfect playtime outfit
in a cool cotton-blend yarn.
119 SWEET FEET

Dress up tiny toes with these
knitted bootees.
121 SUGAR COATED KID
Give Fair Isle a pretty pastel twist
with this sweet cardi.
124 SUGAR PLUM
Little girls play days are even
prettier with this flowery dress.
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Keep baby cosy with

this quick and cute
Chick jumper, free from
www.knitrowan.com
KNITTING FOR BABIES
CHERISHED
CREATIONS
Knitting for babies is fun and rewarding, but there are also
practicalities to consider. By Lizzie McCauley.
very new baby deserves to be
wrapped in soft things to keep them
warm and feeling safe. As knitters,
we indulge in the opportunity to do this
through pieces we have crafted ourselves
with our own skill and expertise.
Knitting garments and accessories for
the newest arrivals in our lives is a very
different experience to knitting for
ourselves or other adults. The whirlwind
excitement and passion of finding a
delicious yarn and the perfect pattern is
swapped for a more considered approach,
taking our time to make sure every detail is
perfect. This is not just your next sweater,
this is something that might be cherished
and kept for generations, and its impact is
about much more than just keeping a
miniature person warm.
Baby patterns are everywhere. From
multicoloured hoodies to exquisite lace
Hot new patterns

Buy these designs at www.ravelry.com
Cuddle me by Maanel
Calaway by Jenny Wiebe
Barley by Tincanknits
Yoked Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Pixie Scarf Hat by Miyoko Cancro
Thousands by Kelly Brooker
Bodhi Mitts by Thao Nguyen
bootees, you are sure to find a plethora of

options no matter what you choose to knit.
Searching baby in the Ravelry pattern
search provides you with more than 34,000
design ideas, so you might need some help
deciding what to knit.
DO SOME HOMEWORK
Its worth thinking about whether you want
the item to be a surprise. Remember, you
arent just giving this to the wee one. You
are giving it to their parents, their future
siblings and possibly their children, too.
Speaking to the prospective parents
means you can make something you know
they will love. A fellow knitter is bound to
relish the chance to peruse patterns with
you, and may already have a specific thing
in mind to ask you for. They might not be
comfortable knitting Fair Isle, for instance,
or may ask you to knit a more traditional
piece than they want to tackle.
If you do want the item to be a surprise,
think outside the box. Dont just give them
any old bootees they could buy in a shop,
but take the time to find the perfect
bootee pattern with details they would
love. Take their tastes into account and
remember that baby isnt going to dress
him- or herself, so if mum and dad dont
like what youve knitted, baby might not
wear it very often.
If you are knitting something for
someone yet to be born, try and gauge
whether the baby is expected to be small
or large, if you can, and keep that

information in mind when choosing the
size for the garment you plan on knitting.
To be on the safe side, opt for a larger size,
knowing that the baby will grow into it.
When knitting for a baby youve already
met, take their measurements and follow
those, rather than the ages in baby
garment sizing. These are just a rough
guide and you want to be working in
specific centimetres or inches.
Also, think about safety; ties and tassels
are murky territory for baby knits as they
could be a choking hazard. Take every
element into consideration and think
before you knit.
The Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran collection

features this adorably snuggly beret.
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KNITTING FOR BABIES
Visit www.designeryarns.uk.com for the full Cashmerino Aran collection. Including this sweet
bolero cardigan (left) and dapper raglan sweater (right), you are sure to swoon for these designs.
Be mindful of the weather. Knitting for

the right season is a must with babies; as
soon as one season passes they will be
another size bigger and that delightful
jumper you knitted for them in June simply
wont fit them by the time October rolls
around. Think about how long the project
will take you and be realistic. Yes, baby
items are small, but complex stitches still
take time, and if you are likely to need
frequent breaks from the project its going
to take you more than a few evenings.
YARN HEAVEN
Choosing yarn is always a fun experience,
and knitting for babies gives you the
perfect reason to squeeze and squash all
of the softest yarns available. Baby yarns
are almost as prolific as baby patterns, but
you dont have to stick to what is
specifically labelled baby.
Many baby yarns are a combination of
wool and acrylic. The wool gives softness
while the acrylic content means you can
throw soiled garments in the washing
Great baby yarns

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
DROPS Fabel
Katia Merino Baby
Peter Pan Merino Baby
Rico Design Baby Classic DK
Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK
Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 4 ply
Toft Alpaca Fine
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machine without thinking. However, some

people dont like knitting with acrylic and
some people dont like wearing it, so its
worth shopping around if its an issue.
Sock yarns can be a great choice.
Designed to be hard-wearing, machinewashable and soft, they tick all the boxes
Get your hands on

Sirdar leaflet 4438 for
this matching
cardigan and blanket.
www.sirdar.co.uk
for wriggly, dribbly babies. Some can

contain nylon, however, which can be
irritating to some skins, so do check the
ball band and babys sensitivities. If the
parents are sensitive to certain fibres, its
more likely that their baby will be too.
Merino wool is often superwash, though
it requires chemical treatment to make it
so. Available in countless blends, colours,
weights and price ranges, it can be a good
choice for baby garments.
Alpaca fleece makes possibly the most
delightful yarn for baby knits. Its soft, but
delicate and must be cared for with
respect. Choosing alpaca yarn is fine for
items that wont experience too much wear
and tear and wont need to be washed very
often but make sure the parents know
how to care for it. While other knitters
might appreciate that alpaca needs
hand-washing, non-knitters probably
wont realise, and that perfect little hat
might end up as a felted egg cosy!
Knitting for babies is a truly wonderful
experience that is rewarding in so many
ways. Taking your time to make sure every
choice is the right one means that
whatever you create will become a
cherished part of the family, almost as
much as the new arrival.
EarLy Days
Keep tiny newborns snug from top
to toe with soft, cosy knits
Butt on s at th e
sh ou lder ma ke th e
ju m pe r si m ple to get
on and off
PANDA PAL
Brighten up everyones day with this
fun panda jumper. By Kirstie McLeod.
Try easy
intarsia with
our chart
EARLY DAYS
uch as we may love stylish

cables, lace and textured
projects, most children like
nothing better than bright colours and
cheerful pictures! This simple intarsia
jumper is ideal for any baby or toddler
newborns will love the bold colours and
contrasts, while tots will recognise the
friendly panda and love showing him off
to everyone they meet.
Intarsia is a simple technique thats
perfect for motifs like this. Simply work
the rows as normal, swapping colours as
needed to build up the pattern you
just need to remember to twist the yarns
around each other as you change colour
to avoid any holes. Block when youre
done for an even finish.
YOU WILL NEED

Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% nylon,
45% acrylic, 50g/165m)
Yarn A Engine Red (413)
Yarn B White (251)
Yarn C Black (312) (this colour
has been discontinued, please
substitute with any black DK
baby yarn that works to the
same tension)
Q A pair of 4mm needles
Q A 3mm circular needle
Q Panda buttons
Q
K FRONT
Cast on 56 (60: 66: 70: 78) sts using 3mm
needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 K0 (0: 2: 2: 2), (P2, K2) to end of row.
Continue working in the K2, P2 rib for 5
morerows.
For yarn stockists, contact Sirdar

01924 231682
www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
Yarn used knits as DK to this
tension: 22 sts and 28 rows to
measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over
stst using 4mm needles
Change to 4mm needles.

Row 7 (RS) K2tog, K to end of row.
[55 (59: 65: 69: 77 sts]
Continue in stocking stitch until knitting
measures 10 (11: 12: 13: 14) cm.
ABBREVIATIONS
Next row (RS) K24 (26: 29: 31: 35) Yarn A,

K7Yarn B, K to end in Yarn A (row 1 from
thechart).
Continue to work from the chart as set,
For a full list, see page 130.
SIZE
TO FIT CHEST
ACTUAL CHEST
BACK LENGTH
SLEEVE LENGTH
working in the intarsia method. To ensure

you dont get any holes at the colour
changes, twist the yarns together as you
work up the rows.
When the intarsia pattern is finished,
continue in stocking stitch using Yarn A.
When the knitting measures 25 (27: 28: 29:
31) cm, start the neck shaping.
Next row (RS) K18 (20: 22: 23: 25), cast off
the centre 19 (19: 21: 23: 27) sts, K to end.
Next row P to last 2 sts, p2tog.
[17 (19: 21: 22: 24) sts]
Next row K2tog, K to end of row.
[16 (18: 20: 21: 23) sts]
Cont to decrease 1 st on the neck edge of
left front on every following row until you
have 14 (16: 18: 18: 20) sts remaining.
Continue without shaping until knitting
meas 28 (30: 32: 34: 36) cm.
Work 3 rows in K2, P2 rib.
Buttonhole row Rib 4 (4: 4: 4: 4), k2tog, yo,
Rib 2 (4: 6: 6: 8), k2tog, yo, rib to end.
Continue in the K2, P2 rib for 2 more rows.
Cast off in rib.
Rejoin the yarn and reverse the neck shaping
and buttonhole rib for the other side.
BACK
needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 K0 (0: 2: 2: 2), (P2, K2) to end of row.
morerows.
0-3mths
3-6mths
6-12mths
12-18mths
18-24mths
cm
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YARN Sirdar Snuggly DK 50g/165m

Yarn A
Engine Red (413)
Yarn B
White (413)
Yarn C
Black (312)
To make this pattern easier to follow, weve colour-coded the sizing

instructions simply follow the relevant column.
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EARLY DAYS
Continue in stocking stitch until knitting meas

28 (30: 32: 34: 36) cm.
Cast off.

Starting with a K row, work in stocking stitch
increasing on every 6th row until you have
52(52: 56: 56: 62) sts.
Continue until the sleeve measures
25 (25: 26: 26: 28) cm.
Cast off.
SLEEVES
needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (K2, P2) to the end of the row.
morerows.
TO MAKE UP
FRONT NECKLINE
With right side facing, using 3mm needles
and Yarn A, pick up and K 36 (36: 48: 52: 60) sts.
Work a K2, P2 rib for 2 rows.
Next row (WS) P2, k2tog, yo, rib to the last

[55 (59: 65: 69: 77 sts]
4sts, yo, K2tog, rib to end.

Cont in the K2, P2 rib for 2 more rows.
Cast off in rib.
BACK NECKLINE
With right side facing, using 3mm needles
and Yarn A, pick up and K 30 (30: 32: 34: 38) sts.
Cast off in rib.
Join shoulder seams, sleeve seams, side
seams and sew in the sleeves.
Attach the buttons using match yarn.
Weave in all loose ends.
Wind the yarn round

bobbins to make working
the intarsia easier.
HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS

Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read
right side rows from right to left and wrong
side rows from left to right. A row of squares
represents a row of knitting.
PANDA CHART
Sew the buttons on firmly
so the child cant pull them
off and swallow them.
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EARLY DAYS
YOU WILL NEED

Deramores, Baby DK
(55% nylon, 45% acrylic,
50g/170m)
Q
For yarn stockists, contact

Deramores 0800 488 0708
www.deramores.com
TENSION
ABBREVIATIONS
HATS OFF!
Keep that sweet little head cosy and warm
with Kirstie McLeods stripy beanie.
his adorable hat is made very

simply in stocking stitch, with a
neat little ribbed edging and a
softly rounded crown. As an added
extra, a pom-pom made with the
contrasting yarn will set it off beautifully.
K HAT
Cast on 80 (88: 96) sts using 3mm
needles and yarn A.
Row 1 Knit.
Rows 2-4 (K1, P1) to end of row.
CROWN
Row 1 *K8 (9: 10), k2tog; rep from * to end of
row.
Row 2 and all alt rows Purl.
Row 3 *K7 (8: 9), k2tog; rep from * to end of row.
Row 13 *P2tog, P2 (3: 4); rep from * to end of row.
Row 16 *P2tog, P (0 : 1: 2); rep from * to end of row.
SIZES 6-12 MTHS & 1-2 YRS ONLY

Row 17 *K - (0: 1), k2tog; rep from * to end
of row.
SIZE 1-2 YRS ONLY
Row 18 *P2tog; rep from * to end of row.
MAKING UP
Break yarn, thread yarn through rem sts
and pull tight. With the RS facing, sew
seam together, matching up the stripes.
Weave in loose ends.
Change to Yarn B.
SIZE
Change to yarn A.
Starting with a knit (RS) row, cont in st st for
4 rows.
**Change to yarn B, st st 2 rows.
Change to Yarn A, st st 4 rows, cont as
setfrom ** rep patt until work measures
13 (15: 17)cm from the cast-on edge,
ending on a WS row.
TO FIT HEAD
0-6 mths
6-12 mths
1-2 yrs
cm
35
40
45
in
13
15
17
YARN
Deramores, Baby DK (50g/170m balls)
Yarn A Snow White (001)
Yarn B Blossom Pink (005)

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BABY STEPS
Need a little knit in a hurry? Whip up these stashbusting,
quick-to-knit baby bootees! By Kirstie McLeod.
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YOU WILL NEED

QRobin Bonny Babe DK
(100%acrylic, 100g/300m)
1 ball in any colour
Q A set of four 3mm doublepointed needles or circular
needle
TBRamsden 01943 872264
www.tbramsden.co.uk
TENSION
Yarn used knits as DK to the
following tension: 26 sts and
36rows to measure (10x10cm)
over st st using 3mm needles.
hese baby bootees have a different

construction from adult sock
designs, but youll still need to knit
in the round in order to make them. This
minimises the amount of making up you
need to do at the end, and avoids
uncomfortable seams. Although they
looklike theyre cabled, you dont have to
fuss around with a cable needle perfect
if youre in a hurry.
You cast on the same number of
stitches for all sizes. The cuffs are
designed to fit chubby baby ankles, and
the bootees cant be easily kicked off!
For the yarn, you can use whatever DK
you like, but we've used Robin Bonny
Babe DK, which comes in all sorts of
lovely baby shades.
SIZING
So you can re-use this pattern,
weve colour-coded the sizing
instructions. Simply follow our
colour-coded measurements
and youre off.
Q0-6 mths Q6-9mths Q9-12mths
ABBREVIATIONS
Dont twist your

cast-on stitches
when youre joining
them into a round.
BOOTEES (MAKE 2)
Cast on 50 sts using 3mm doublepointed needles or a circular needle.
Join into a round and place a stitch
marker for the beginning of the round.
Round 1 (RS) P1, K3, * P2, K3; rep to last
st of the round, P1.
Round 2 P1, sl 1, K2, psso, *P2,
sl 1, K2, psso; rep to last st, P1.
Round 3 P1, K1, yf, K1, *P2, K1, yf, K1;
rep to last st, P1.
Round 4 P1, K3, * P2, K3; rep to last st
of the round, P1.
These 4 rounds form the pattern; repeat
the pattern 4 (5: 6) more times
ending with a round 4.
[5 (6: 7) pattern repeats]
Work 2 more rounds as round 4.
INSTEP (TOP OF FOOT)

Keeping the 2x3 rib correct throughout
the instep section, work 25 sts, turn.
As follows:
Row 1 (RS) P1, K3, *P2, K3; rep to last
st,P1.
Row 2 K1, P3, *K2, P3; rep to last st, K1.
Working only on these 25 sts, rib 21
(27: 31) rows, ending with a Row 1.
Pick 10 (13: 15) sts from the instep side, knit
across the heel, pick 10 (13: 15) sts from the
other instep side, and join back in the
round.
[70 (76: 80) sts]
Next round P1, K3, (P2, K3) 4 times, P1,
knit to end of round.
Repeat this round for a further 10 (13: 15)
rounds.
Next round Rib across the first 25 sts,
castoff the remaining sts in round. [25 sts]
SOLE
Continue across the sole as follows:
Row 1 (RS) P1, K3, *P2, K3; rep to last st, P1.
Row 2 K1, P3, *K2, P3; rep to last st, K1.
Repeat these 2 rows for a further 30
(35: 40) rows.
Cast off.
TO MAKE UP
With the bootees inside out, using small
stitches sew the sole to the sides and heel.
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Plus mini
mitts for a
quick knit
Add a sweet fi ni sh in g
to uch w ith easy
em b ro idered ra bbit s
BUNNY SOFT
New parents will treasure this modern baby layette and
theres even a matching blanket. By Amanda Jones.
EARLY DAYS
G
YOU WILL NEED
CARDIGAN
Q Sublime Baby Cashmere
Merino Silk DK
Q Small buttons 5 (6: 6: 6)
BOOTEES AND MITTENS
Merino Silk DK
Q Yarn A Vanilla (003),
1 x 50g/116m ball
Q Yarn B Pebble (006),
1 x 50g/116m ball
Q A set of 4mm DPNs
Q A set of 3mm DPNs
BLANKET
Merino Silk DK
Q Yarn A Vanilla (003),
5 x 50g/116m balls
Q Yarn B Pebble (006),
3 x 50g/116m balls
www.sirdar.co.uk or call
Sirdar on 01924 231682
Cont working the borders as set and the

main piece in stocking stitch until the work
measures 6 (7: 7: 8)in, 17 (18: 19: 22)cm
from beg, ending on a WS row.
Next row (Dec row) Change to 4mm
circular needle. K1, k2tog tbl, yo, P1, K0
(3: 4: 1), (k2tog, K3) 7 (9: 5: 6) times,
(k2tog, K1(2: 2: 2)) 9 (7: 15: 17) times,
(k2tog, K3) 7 (9: 5: 6) times, k2tog, work
to end of row. [108 (114: 128: 140) sts]
ive a new arrival the warmest

welcome with this beautiful
layette designed by Amanda
Jones. Knitted in the softest-possible
yarn so its kind against baby skin, the
design features modern colours and
textures combined with traditional
shapes and cute, bobble-bodied
bunnies for a look that everyone from
Mum to Great-great-grandma will love.
If youve taken up knitting in order to
make things for a baby, Amanda says, I
think that the jacket is actually quite
easy to knit as it is all in one piece, with a
simple but effective stitch that most
beginners could manage.
The hole at the beg of the row is the first

buttonhole. Work buttonholes in this way on
every foll 7th (7th: 7th: 9th) row.
AT THE SAME TIME:
Work 4 (6: 6: 8) rows, ending on a RS row.
Place bunnies Cut 6 x 36in (90cm)
lengths of yarn B.
Row 1 (WS) Work 11 (13: 13: 13), P1
yarn B, P5 (6: 6: 6) yarn A, P1 yarn B,
P30 (29: 36: 42) yarn A, P1 yarn B, P10
(12: 12: 12) yarn A, P1 yarn B, P30 (29:
36: 42) yarn A, P1 B, P5(6: 6: 6), work 11
(13: 13: 13).
Row 2 Work 11 (13: 13: 13), MB yarn B,
K5 (6: 6: 6), MB yarn B, K30 (29: 36: 42),
MB yarn B, K10 (12: 12: 12), MB yarn B,
K30 (29: 36: 42), MB yarn B, K5 (6: 6: 6),
MB yarn B, work 11 (13: 13: 13).
Row 3 Work 10 (12: 12: 12), P1 yarn B, P5 (6: 6:
6), P1 B, P32 (31: 38: 44), P1 yarn B, P10 (12: 12:
12), P1 yarn B, P32 (31: 38: 44), P1 yarn B, P5 (6:
6: 6), P1 yarn B, work 10 (12: 12: 12).
Row 4 Work 10 (12: 12: 12), MK yarn B,
K5 (6: 6: 6), MK yarn B, K32 (31: 38: 44),
MK yarn B, K10 (12: 12: 12), MK yarn B,
K32 (31: 38: 44), MK yarn B, K5 (6: 6: 6),
MK yarn B, work 10 (12: 12: 12).
Work 2 (4 : 2: 4) rows st st, ending on
a WS row.
K CARDIGAN
Cast on 132 (140: 154: 170) sts using
4mm circular needle and yarn B.
Row 1 (RS) K1, P1 to end of row.
Row 2 P1, K1 to end of row.
These 2 rows form the moss stitch pattern.
Work 6 rows of moss st.
Row 1 (RS) Yarn B (K1, P1) twice, join
yarn A and K to last 4 sts, join 2nd ball
yarn B, (K1, P1) to end of row.
Row 2 Yarn B (K1, P1) twice, yarn A P to
last 4 sts, Yarn B (P1, K1) to end of row.
This sets up the borders. Keeping the moss
stitch in yarn B and the main in yarn A as set
in row 1, continue as follows:
Row 3 Rep row 1.
Row 4 Moss st 4, K to last 4 sts,
moss st 4.
Row 5 As row 1.
Row 6 As row 4.
Rep these 6 rows one more time.
TENSION
measure 4x4in (10x10cm) over
stocking stitch using 4mm
needles
SIZE
0-3 mths
3-6 mths
6-12 mths
12-18 mths
cm
43
46
48
51
in
17
18
19
20
cm
45
48
51
54
in
17
19
20
21
cm
29
32
35
40
ABBREVIATIONS
in
11
12
13
15
M1 see page 73
MB make bobble: (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1,
P1, K1) into next st to make 7 sts from
1, turn, K7, turn, k2tog, K3, k2tog, turn,
k2tog, K1, k2tog, turn, sl 1, k2tog, psso
MK make knot: (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) into
next st to make 5 sts from 1, then pass
2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th sts one at a time
over 1st st
cm
15
17
19
20
BLANKET MEASUREMENT
TO FIT CHEST
ACTUAL CHEST
25x 33in (64x84cm)

BACK LENGTH
SLEEVE LENGTH
in
YARN
Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK 50g/116m
Yarn A Vanilla (003)
Yarn B Pebble (006)
To make this pattern easier to follow, weve colour-coded the sizing instructions simply
follow the colour-coded measurements and youre off.
Cardigan: Q0-3 Q6-12 Q 6-12 Q12-18 Bootees and mittens: Q0-3 Q6-12
50 Baby Knits 17
sure that you secure the bunnies

Tip Make
firmly to the inside of the cardigan so
they dont unravel with wear and tear.
DIVIDE FOR FRONTS AND BACK

Work across 26 (27: 31: 33), cast off 6 (6: 6: 8), K
across 44 (48: 54: 58), cast off 6 (6: 6: 8), work 26
(27: 31: 33) sts.
Cont to work on these last 26 (27: 31: 33) sts
Use a
blunt-tipped
needle for the
embroidery
so you dont
split stitches.
LEFT FRONT
Cont to work button band as set, and
decrease 1 st at armhole edge on the next
2 rows.
Next row (WS) Start Ridge Pattern.
Row 1 Knit, dec 1 st at armhole.
Row 2 Knit.
Row 3 Rep row 1. [22 (23: 27: 29) sts]
Cont straight on these rem sts.
Row 4 Knit.
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 Knit.
Rep these 6 rows until you have completed
2 (3: 3: 4) full patt reps plus a further 0 (2: 4: 2)
rows, ending on a RS row.
FRONT &
BACK
11 (12: 13: 15) in

29 (32: 35: 40) cm
FRONT NECK SHAPING

Keeping patt correct throughout, cast off
8 (10: 10: 10) sts at beg of row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on every foll row until
9 (10: 12: 13) sts rem.
Cont without shaping until the armhole
measures 3 (4: 4: 4)in, 9 (10: 11: 12)cm
from beg of shaping ending on a RS row.
Break yarn and leave sts on a holder.
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RIGHT FRONT
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem 26 (27: 31:
33) sts.
Complete to match left front, ending on
a WS row before starting the front neck
shaping.
Cast off shoulder of back with right front
shoulder.
SLEEVES (work 2 alike)
Cast on 33 (35: 37: 37) sts using 4mm
needles and Yarn B.
Work 6 rows of moss stitch. Change to yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Knit the next 4 rows.
Rep last 6 rows once more.
AT THE SAME TIME inc 1 st at each end of the
7th and every foll 4th (8th: 8th: 6th) row until
there are 45 (47: 49: 53 ) sts. Cont without
shaping until the sleeve measures 6 (6: 7:
8)in, 15 (17.5: 19: 21.5)cm from beg, ending
on a WS row.
SHAPE SLEEVE HEAD
Cast off 3 (3: 3: 4) sts at the beg of the
next 2 rows, then cast off 3 sts at the beg
of the next 6 rows.
Cast off rem 21 (23: 27: 27) sts.
COLLAR
With WS facing, using 4mm needles and yarn
B, starting at the end of the left front button
band, pick up and knit 11 (14: 16: 18) sts to the
left shoulder, pick up and knit 17 (19: 21: 23) sts
from the back neck, pick up and knit 11 (14: 16:
18) sts down to the end of the right front
button band. [39 (47: 53: 59) sts]
HOW TO EMBROIDER LAZY DAISY
6 (7: 7: 8) in
15 (17.5: 19: 20) cm
8 (9: 10: 10) in

22.5 (24: 25.5: 27) cm
SLEEVE
BACK
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to centre
44 (48: 54: 58) sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of the next 2 rows then
start the ridge patt and dec at each end of
this and the foll alt row.
Cont without shaping on rem 36 (40: 46: 50)
sts until the back matches the left front,
ending on a RS row.
Fold the left front so that the RS is facing the
RS of the back and cast off the 9 (10: 12: 13)
sts from the left front with the first 9 (10: 12:
13) sts from the back.
Cast off centre 18 (20: 22: 24) sts then
leave rem 9 (10: 12: 13) sts on a holder.
Use this easy embroidery stitch

to make the rabbit ears.
Bring the needle through the fabric at 1.
If you are making a bunny the stitch will
start beside the head. Take the needle
back through the same hole you came
out, at 2, leaving a loop on top of the
fabric. Bring the needle up again at 3,
take it over and under the loop and pull
gently to form the ear. Secure the loop
flat against the fabric by pushing the
needle in again at 4 to make a small
stitch. Repeat for the other ear.
EARLY DAYS
Row 1 (WS) K1, P1, K1, p to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.
Row 2 (K1, P1) twice, K to last 4 sts (P1, K1)
twice.
Row 3 Rep row 1.
Row 4 (K1, P1) twice, K4 (5: 5: 5), m1, *K4
(5: 5: 6), m1; rep from * to last 7 (8: 9: 8) sts,
m1, work to end of row. [46 (54: 61: 67) sts]
Rep rows 1 and 2.
Next row (WS) (K1, P1) twice, K to last 4
sts, (P1, K1) twice.
Next row Rep row 2.
Rep last 2 rows.
Row 5 K1, P1, K1, P to last 3 sts K1, P1, K1.
Row 6 (K1, P1) twice , K4 (5: 6: 5), m1, * K5
(6: 6: 7), m1; rep from * to last 8 (9: 9: 9) sts,
m1, work to end of row. [53 (61: 69: 75) sts]
Cont in ridge patt for a further 6 rows.
Then work 4 rows of moss st.
Cast off in moss st.
TO MAKE UP
Join sleeve seam. Set in sleeve, matching
the centre of the sleeve to the shoulder
seam.
Sew buttons onto left front opposite
buttonholes.
Press lightly according to the instructions
on the ball band.
EMBROIDERY
Work the bunny ears, first secure the ends of
the yarn from the knot then work a lazy daisy
stitch as shown in photo. Work a row of cross
stitch above the dec row on the yoke.
BOOTEES
RIGHT BOOTEE
Cast on 30 (36) sts using 3mm needle and
yarn B. Divide evenly between 3 DPNs [10
(12) sts on each needle]
Work 6 rounds of moss st.
Change to yarn A and work in ridge patt
as folls:
Rounds 1 and 2 Knit.

Round 3 Purl.
Round 4 Knit.
Round 5 Purl.
Rep these 5 rounds until you have completed
4 full patt reps.
Next round (Dec )K2tog, K to last 2 sts
of round, ssk. [28 (34) sts]
Knit 3 rounds.
Rep dec row until 26 (32) sts remain.
Change to 4mm DPNs and knit 1 round.
DIVIDE FOR UPPER
K10 (12) onto 1 needle, turn, P10(12) and cont
on these sts only for the upper.
Beg with a K row, work in st st for 5 (9) rows,
ending on a RS row.
Row 1 ** Place bunnies (WS) P5 (6) yarn
A, P1 yarn B, P4 (5) yarn A.
Row 2 K4 (5) yarn A, MK yarn B, K5 (6)
yarn A.
Row 3 P4 (5) yarn A, P1 yarn B, P5 (6)
yarn A.
Row 4 K5 (6) yarn A, MB yarn B, K4 (5)
yarn A.
Work 3 more rows of st st.
Next row Ssk, K6 (8), k2tog. [8 (10) sts]
Using the same needle with 8 (10)sts on, pick
up and knit 10 (14) sts down the left side of the
upper, K16 (20) sts from cuff, pick up and knit
10 (14) sts from right side of upper, K across 8
(10) sts from toe. [52 (58) sts]
Divide these sts evenly over 3 DPNs: 1st and
2nd needles 17 (19) sts, 3rd needle 18 (20) sts.
Cont in ridge patt as folls:
Round 1 Purl.
Round 2 Knit.
Round 3 Purl.
Rounds 4 & 5 Knit.
Rep these 5 rounds once more,
then rep rounds 1 and 2.
Cast off purlwise.
The bootees have big

feet so socks can be
worn underneath.
STEP-BY-STEP MAKING A BOBBLE Create the bunnies bodies by knitting the same stitch several times.
1 Knit the first stitch as

normal but dont drop it from
the left-hand needle.
2 Knit and purl into this same

stitch until you have 7 sts.
Turn your work and knit
these 7 sts.
3 Turn the knitting, k2tog, K3,

K2tog, turn. K2tog, K1, k2tog,
turn. Sl 1, k2tog, psso. Youll
be left with one st.
4 Continue the pattern as

normal and the bobble
should be formed on the
front of your knitting.
50 Baby Knits 19
EARLY DAYS
SOLE
Starting at the heel end:
Cast on 6 (8) sts using 4mm needles and
yarn A.
Work in moss st for 2 rows.
Next row Inc 1 st at each end of row, working
the new sts into moss st. [8 (10) sts]
Cont working in moss st until the sole
measures 3 (4)in, 8.5 (10)cm from beg.
Next row Dec 1 st at each end of next 2
rows. [4 (6) sts]
Cast off.
The mittens are a

good project for
a very new knitter.
LEFT BOOTEE
Work as for the right bootee until **
Place bunnies as folls:
Row 1 (WS) P4 (5) yarn A, P1 yarn B, P5 (6)
yarn A.
Row 2 K5 (6) yarn A, MK yarn B, K4 (5)
yarn A.
row 3 P5 (6) yarn A, P1 yarn B, P4 (5)
yarn A.
Row 4 K4 (5) yarn A, MB yarn B, K5 (6)
yarn A.
Complete as for the right bootee.
TO MAKE UP
With RS facing sew the sole to the upper,
matching the centre of the heel of the sole
to the centre back and the centre toe of the
sole to the centre front of the upper. Ease
the upper into the sole.
Work bunny ears using lazy daisy stitch
above the head knot of the bunny. Work a
row of cross stitch embroidery around the
base of the cuff.
MITTENS
LEFT MITTEN
Cast on 27 (33) sts using 3mm needles
and yarn B.
Divide evenly between 3 DPNs.
[9 (11) sts on each needle]
Work 6 rounds of moss st.
Change to yarn A and knit 6 rounds.
Work ridge patt as folls:
Round 1 Purl.
Round 2 Knit.
Round 3 Purl.
Next round (Inc) K4 (5), m1, * K9 (11), m1; rep
from * to last 5 (6) sts, K5 (6). [30 (36) sts]
Change to 4mm DPNs.
Knit 6 rounds.
Round 1 **Place bunnies K14 (17) yarn A, K1
yarn B, K15 (18) yarn A.
Round 2 K14 (17) yarn A, MB yarn B, K15 (18)
yarn A.
Round 3 K15 (18 yarn A), K1 yarn B, K14 (17)
yarn A.
Round 4 K15 (18) yarn A, MK yarn B, K14 (17)
yarn A.
SHAPE TOP
Next round K5 (6), k2tog, K1, ssk, K10 (13),
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k2tog, K1, ssk, K5 (7). [26 (32) sts]

Work 3 (4) rounds.
k2tog, K1, ssk, K5 (7). [22 (28) sts]
Work 3 (4 ) rounds.
k2tog, K1, ssk, K3 (4). [18 (24) sts]
Work 1 round.
Cast off.
RIGHT MITTEN
Work as for the left mitten until **
Round 1 Place bunnies K15 (18) yarn A,
K1 yarn B, K14 (17) yarn A.
Round 2 K15 (18) yarn A, MB yarn B, K14
(17) yarn A.
Round 3 K14 (17) yarn A, K1 yarn B, K15
(18) yarn A.
Round 4 K14 (17) yarn A, MK yarn B, K15
(18) yarn A.
Complete to match left mitten.
TO MAKE UP
Join top seam. Embroider bunny ears using
lazy daisy stitch above the head knot of the
bunny.
Work a row of cross stitch around the base
of the cuff.
BLANKET
PANEL PATTERN
(worked in YARN B)
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Knit.
Row 3 Knit.
Row 4 Knit.
Row 5 Knit.
Row 6 Purl.
These 6 rows form the panel patt.
Notes Use separate balls of yarn for the
borders and a separate ball for each panel.
When making the rabbit bodies use a
length of yarn, leaving a long end after you
have worked the head knot so that the ears
can be worked.
BLANKET
Cast on 134 sts using 4mm needles and
yarn B.
Row 1 (RS) * K1, P1; rep from * to end of
row.
Row 2 * P1, K1; rep from * to end of row.
Cont in moss st until you have completed 10
rows, thus ending on a WS row.
Row 1 (RS) Moss st 10 sts yarn B, change to
yarn A, knit to last 10 sts, moss st 10 st in
yarn B.
Row 2 Moss st 10 sts yarn B, change to yarn
A, purl to last 10 sts, moss st 10 st in yarn B.
This sets up the borders. Cont to work as
set until you have worked 9 rows.
EARLY DAYS
Row 10 (WS) Place bunnies Moss st 10
sts yarn B, P14 yarn A, * P1 using yarn B,
P20 yarn A, P1 yarn B, P8 yarn A; rep from
* to last 24 sts, P14 yarn A, work border in
yarn B.
Row 11 Moss st 10 sts yarn B, K14, *MB
yarn B, K20 yarn A, MB yarn B, K8 yarn A;
rep from * to last 24 sts, K14 yarn A, work
border in yarn B.
Row 12 Moss st 10 sts yarn B, P15 yarn A,
* P1 yarn B, P18 yarn A, P1 yarn B, P12
yarn A; rep from * work to end of row as
set.
Row 13 Moss st 10 sts yarn B, K15 yarn A,
MK yarn B, cont to end of row, working
knot over yarn B st from previous row.
These 4 rows complete the rabbit body
and head.
Cont in border and st st for a further 9
rows.
Set panels as folls:
Row 1 (RS) Moss st 10 sts yarn B, K14 yarn
A, * K22 yarn B, K10 yarn A; rep from *
to last 24 sts, K14 yarn A, moss st 10 sts
yarn B.
This sets the position for the panel patt.
Cont working panels from row 2 of patt
until you have worked 5 full patt reps,
then work rows 1-4.
[5 ridges worked in all]
This sets the position for the border

patt. Cont working panels from row 2
of patt until you have worked 5 full patt
reps, then work rows 1-4.
[5 ridges worked in all] ***
Continue to work in the moss st and st

st pattern as set for 7 more rows.
Continue to work in the moss st and st st

pattern as set for 9 rows.

st pattern as set for 5 rows.
Work 5 rows of border and st st.
Add bunnies rows 10 to 13.
Work a further 12 rows moss sts and st
st pattern.
Next row (RS) Using yarn B work 10
moss st, K to last 10 sts, moss st to end.
Cont in moss st until you have
completed 9 rows then cast off in
moss st.
Next row (WS) Place bunnies Moss st 10

sts yarn B, P39 yarn A, P1 yarn B, P34 yarn
A, P1 Yarn B, P to the last 10 sts, moss st
10 sts yarn B.
Next row Moss st 10 sts yarn B, K39 yarn
A, MB yarn B, K39 yarn A, MB yarn B, K
yarn A to last 10 sts, moss st 10 sts yarn B.
Next row (WS) Moss st 10 sts yarn B, P40
yarn A, P1 yarn B, P32 yarn A, P1 Yarn B, P
to the last 10 sts, moss st 10 sts yarn B.
A, MK yarn B, K32 yarn A, MK yarn B,
K yarn A to last 10 sts, moss st 10 sts
yarn B.
Rep the panel and bunnies from

*** to ***.
TO MAKE UP
Work the bunny ears using the length
of yarn left and lazy daisy stitch above
the head knot of the bunny.
Work cross stitch evenly around each
square. Sew in all ends.
If you know the colour of the nursery, alter

the colour of your blanket to match.
***Next row (RS) Moss st 10 sts yarn B,

K yarn A to the last 10 sts, moss st 10 sts
yarn B.
Next row (WS) Moss st 10 sts yarn B, P
yarn A to the last 10 sts, moss st 10 sts
yarn B.
Continue to work in the moss st and st st
pattern as set for 9 rows.
Next row (WS) Place bunnies Moss st 10
sts yarn B, P42 yarn A, P1 yarn B, P28 yarn
A, P1 Yarn B, P to the last 10 sts, moss st
10 sts yarn B.
A, MB yarn B, K28 yarn A, MB yarn B, K
Next row (WS) Moss st 10 sts yarn B, P41
yarn A, P1 yarn B, P30 yarn A, P1 Yarn B, P
to the last 10 sts, moss st 10 sts yarn B.
A, MK yarn B, K30 yarn A, MK yarn B, K
st pattern as set for 7 more rows.
Work panel section as follows:
Row 1 (RS) Moss st 10 sts yarn B, K14
yarn A, * K22 yarn B, K10 yarn A; rep
from * last 24 sts, K14 yarn A, moss st 10
sts yarn B.
50 Baby Knits 21
WRAPPED
UP WARM
Welcome new babies with this lovely cable
and lace blanket by Kirstie McLeod.
Th is stun ni ng
blan ket on ly uses
6 ba lls of ya rn so
its a ba rgai n to o!
Simple
lace baby
blanket
EARLY DAYS
B
YOU WILL NEED
QPatons Smoothie DK
(100%acrylic, 100g/200m)
6 balls of Cream (1019)
QA pair of 4mm needles
QA sewing needle
For yarn stockists contact
Coats Crafts UK 01484 681881
www.coatscrafts.co.uk
TENSION
measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st
pattern using 4mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
C5F slip 3 sts to cable needle and
hold in front, K2, then K3 from
the cable needle
sskpo ssk, then place the st
back on the LH needle. Lift the
second stitch on the LH needle
over the ssk loop, then return
the ssk loop to the RH needle
For a full list see page 130.
MEASUREMENTS
88x88cm (35x35in)
aby blankets are a wonderful

thing to knit, and any new arrival
will be snuggly warm and
well-loved wrapped up in this beautiful
creation. This design looks very
effective, but it is simple and easy to
knit. Using DK yarn means that it wont
take forever, and it can spend more time
on your little one, where it belongs.
K BLANKET
Cast on 153 sts using 4mm needles.
Row 1 K6, *C5F, K11, * K3.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 K4, k2tog, K2, *yo, K1, yo, K2,
ssk, K7, k2tog, K2; rep from * to last st,
yo, K1.
Row 4 Purl.
ssk, K5, k2tog, K2; rep from * to last
2sts, yo, K2.
Row 6 Purl.
ssk, K3, k2tog, K2; rep from * to last
3sts, yo, K3.
Row 8 Purl.
Row 9 K1, k2tog, K2, *yo, K1, k2tog,
yo,K1, yo, ssk, K1, yo, K2, ssk, K1, k2tog,
K2;rep from * to last 4 sts, yo, K1,
k2tog, yo, K1.
Row 10 Purl.
Row 11 K2tog, K2, *yo, K1, k2tog, yo,
K3, yo, ssk, K1, yo, K2, k3togtbl, K2;
repfrom * to last 5 sts, yo, K1, k2tog,
yo,K2.
Row 12 Purl.
Row 13 K3, *K1, ssk, yo, K5, yo, k2tog,
K1, C5F; rep from * to last 6 sts, K1, ssk,
yo, K3.
Row 14 Purl.
Row 15 K1, yo, K2, *ssk, K1, yo, K1,
sskpo, K1, yo, K1, k2tog, K2, yo, K1, yo,
K2; rep from * to last 6 sts, ssk, K1, yo,
K1, ssk.
Row 16 Purl.
Row 17 K2, yo, K2, *ssk, K1, yo, sskpo,
yo, K1, k2tog, K2, yo, K3, yo, K2; rep
from * to last 5 sts, ssk, K1, yo, ssk.
Row 18 Purl.
Row 19 K3, yo, K2, *ssk, K3, k2tog, K2,
yo, K5, yo, K2; rep from * to last 4 sts,
ssk, K2.
Row 20 Purl.
Row 21 K1, yo, ssk, K1, yo, K2, *ssk, K1,
k2tog, K2, yo, K1, k2tog, yo, K1, yo,
ssk,K1, yo, K2; rep from * to last 3 sts,
ssk, K1.
Row 22 Purl.
Row 23 K2, yo, ssk, K1, yo, K2,
*k3togtbl, K2, yo, K1, k2tog, yo, K3,
yo,ssk, K1, yo, K2; rep from * to last
2sts, ssk.
Row 24 Purl.
Rep the 24 row pattern until the knitting
measures approximately 80cm, ending
on a row 24 of stitch pattern.
Cast off.
BORDERS (MAKE 4)
Knit every row until the border
measures 88cm.
Cast off.
TO MAKE UP
Sew borders onto lace section using
mattress stitch.
Weave in any loose ends and block
according to instructions.
STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP SLIP KNIT
1 With the yarn at the back

of your knitting, slip the first
stitch on the left-hand
needle knitwise.
2 Now slip the next stitch on

the left-hand needle
knitwise.
3 Push the left-hand needle

through the front of both the
slipped stitches.
4 Bring the yarn round just as

you would for a knit stitch and
knit the two stitches together.
You will now have a single stitch
on the right-hand needle, and
your two slipped ones will
create a left-leaning decrease.
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PURE & SIMPLE

This adorable wrap cardigan is the perfect
quick knit. By Kirstie McLeod.
SMALler
sizes for
early babie
s
snap fasten ers ma ke

it easy to dress a
w ri gg li ng ba by !
EARLY DAYS
T
YOU WILL NEED
Q Wendy Peter Pan 4ply (55%
nylon, 45% acrylic, 50g/206m)

Q 1 pair 3mm needles
Q 2 snap fasteners
www.tbramsden.co.uk
TENSION
Yarn used knits as 4ply to the
following tension: 28 sts and 36
rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in)
in st st using 3mm needles.
SIZING COLOUR KEY

So you can re-use this pattern
again and again, weve colourcoded the sizing instructions as
follows (see key below). Simply
follow the relevant colour-coded
measurements and youre off.
Q Premature
Q 3-6 months
Q 0-3 months
ABBREVIATIONS
his classic wrap cardigan is such a

quick knit its the perfect project
to whip up in a weekend once
youve heard the babys been born!
The colour weve used has been
discontinued, but still widely available
so you shouldnt have much trouble
finding it. A sweet project like this is
perfect for using some special stash
yarn, choosing the parents favourite
colour or co-ordinating with the nursery!
K BACK
needles.
Rows 1-7 K.
Row 8 P.
Starting with a P row, cont in st st until
work meas 20 (21.5: 22.5) cm.
Next row K18, P27 (31: 35), K18.
Next row P18, K27 (31: 35), P18.
Rep these 2 rows 4 more times.
SHAPE NECKLINE
Next row K18, cast off 27(31: 35) sts, K18.
Next row P18, turn.
Cont in st st until work meas 1.25cm from
cast-off sts.
Cast off.
Rejoin the yarn to other side of neck, P18,
turn.
Cont in st st until work meas 1.25cm from
cast-off sts.
Cast off.
RIGHT FRONT
needles.
Rows 1-7 K.
Row 8 P until last 5 sts, K5.
Row 9 K.
Rep rows 8 and 9 until your knitting meas
10 (11.5: 12.5) cm.
LENGTH
SLEEVE
SHAPE NECKLINE
Cont with the edge patt, dec 1 st on the
neckline at the end of every P row until
27sts rem.
Dec 1 st on the neckline of every row until
18 sts rem.
Cont with these 18 sts for 1.25cm.
Cast off.
SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
needles.
Rows 1-6 K.
Work in st st until the sleeve meas 9 (10:
11.5) cm. For longer sleeves, keep working
in st st until desired length is reached.
Cast off.
MAKING UP
Weave in the loose ends. Press the pieces
beneath tea towel with a cool iron.
Join the shoulders, fold sleeves in half
andplace middle where shoulder
seamsmeet.
Sew in place, then join side and sleeve
seams using mattress stitch.
Add one snap fastener at the beginning of
the shaping for the neckline, and one to
the bottom of the wrap front.
0-3 mths
3-6 mths
45
47.5
50
in
18
19
20
cm
24
25
26.25
cm
in
10
10
cm
10
11.5
12.5
in
YARN
Angel Face (777)
LEFT FRONT
needles.
Rows 1-7 K.
Row 8 K5, P to end of row.
Row 9 K.
Rep rows 8 and 9 until your knitting meas
10 (11.5: 12.5) cm.
Premature
SIZE
ACTUAL CHEST
SHAPE NECKLINE
Cont with edge patt, dec 1 st on the
neckline at the beginning of every P row
until 27 sts rem.
Dec 1 st on the neckline of every row until
18 sts rem. Cont with these sts for 1.25cm.
Cast off.
Peter Pan 4ply (50g/206m ball)
50 Baby Knits 25
EARLY DAYS
Our baby cardi

makes for a brilliant
first project, and is
so adorable too!
HOW TO MATTRESS STITCH

Thread approximately 50cm of yarn on to your
needle and secure it by weaving it down the edge of
one piece to the point where you will start seaming,
then bringing it to the front between the first and
second stitch. Now lay both pieces to be joined
together on a flat surface and insert the needle
between the first two stitches on the other piece.
Bring the needle back up through the opposite
piece between the two stitches on the next row up,
around the bar between the rows as shown. Keep
stitching in this way all the way up the edges to be
joined, pulling nice and tight on the yarn every two
or three stitches in order to bring the fabric together.
NurSery Days
Add a little handmade style to babys
room with blankets, baskets and more
FLYING HIGH
Soothe baby to sleep with these perfect,
miniature hot air balloons. By Jane Burns.
Knit this
over a long
weekend
lloo n
Th e ic on ic, ro unded ba
si mple
shape is created w ith
sh ort ro w shapin g
NURSERY DAYS
H
YOU WILL NEED
Q Peter
Pan, Merino Baby DK

(100% merino wool,
50g/116m), 1 ball of each:
Yarn A Blue (3039)
Yarn B White (3030)
Yarn C Lilac (3037)
Yarn D Green (3040)
Yarn E Yellow (3038)
Q A set of 3mm DPNs
Q Toy stuffing
Q White cotton thread
(we used 4ply crochet cotton)
Q Sewing needle and thread
Q 25mm plastic ring
Q 20cm embroidery hoop
(inner ring only)
TB Ramsden 01943 872264
www.tbramsden.co.uk
TENSION
st st using 3mm needles
FINISHED SIZE
25cm wide x 90cm tall
Each hot air balloon measures
approx 8cm wide x 12cm tall
ABBREVIATIONS
w&t wrap and turn take yarn
to other side of work, slip next
st to RH needle, return yarn to
original side, slip st back to LH
needle
For a full list see page 92
elp tiny tots drift off to sleep,

and dream of going on an
adventure. This design is so cute,
youll want one for yourself! Its simple
and inspired and will be a cinch to knit.
Each balloon is made out of four
separate panels, and you can choose
whatever colour combinations you like.
Go on let your imagination run wild!
K BALLOON PANEL (MAKE 12)

the colour of your choice.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 K1, M1, K1, M1, K1. [5 sts]
Row 4 Purl.
Row 5 K1, (M1, K1) 4 times. [9 sts]
Row 6 Purl.
Row 7 K2, M1, K5, M1, K2. [11 sts]
Row 8 Purl.
Row 9 K2, M1, K7, M1, K2. [13 sts]
Row 10 Purl.
Row 11 K2, M1, K9, M1, K2. [15 sts]
Row 12 Purl.
Row 13 K13, w&t.
Row 14 P11, w&t.
Row 15 K9, w&t.
Row 16 P7, w&t.
Row 17 Knit, picking up wraps and
working with the wrapped st as you go.
Row 18 Purl, picking up wraps and
working with the wrapped st as you go.
Rows 1924 Work in st st as set.
Row 25 K2, ssk, K7, k2tog, K2. [13 sts]
Row 26 Purl.
Row 28 Purl.
Row 30 Purl.
Row 32 Purl.
Row 33 K2, sl1, k2tog, psso, K2. [5 sts]
Starting with a purl row, work 5 rows in
st st.
Cast off.
BASKET (MAKE THREE)
Cast on 21 sts using 3mm DPNs, with
Yarn E held double. Distribute sts over
3 DPNs and join into the round taking
care not to twist sts.
Rounds 14 *K1, P1; rep from * to last
st, K1.
Round 5 Purl.
Round 6 Knit.
Round 7 *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end.
[18 sts]
[15 sts]
[12 sts]
The balloon panels are sewn together

with yarn the white thread is for show!
A strip of knitting is used to cover the

hoop and hide the balloon attachments.
Round 10 *K2tog; rep from * to end.

[6 sts]
Leave a long tail, pull through rem 6 sts
and pull tight to close base of basket.
Darn in ends.
HOOP COVER
yarn A. Work in st st until piece meas
61cm. Cast off.
Position cover around hoop and sew up
edge seam.
TO MAKE UP
Sew balloon panels together using
mattress stitch, stuffing as you go. Cut
four lengths of thread approx 30cm
long. Attach each strand to the top
centre of the balloon and run along
panel joins to underside. Stitch to
secure. Continue with the same thread
and attach to the basket, which should
hang approx 5cm below balloon. Stitch
to secure.
Cut three lengths of thread 15cm,
25cm, 35cm. Attach one end to the top
of each balloon, sew the other end into
the hoop cover securely. Cut three
40cm lengths of thread and sew these
to the hoop between each balloon
thread. Tie the other ends around the
plastic ring. Secure and trim ends.
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ond
a lo ve ly sta r and diam
ve
patter n adds at tracti
to
texture and its easy
kn it w ith ou r cha rt!
CZVLXY=L
charts
project
NAP TIME
Knit your little one this soft patterned blanket and theyll
be cosy and warm all year round. By Amanda Jones.
NURSERY DAYS
YOU WILL NEED

Q Wendy,
Supreme Luxury
Cotton DK
Yellow (1960) 100g/201m x 3
balls
TB Ramsden 01943 872264
www.tbramsden.co.uk
TENSION
measure 4x4in (10x10in) over
needles
ABBREVIATIONS
Textured stitches are

fun for little hands to
play with and handle.
K
How to use our charts
Our charts are illustrations of
patterns, and are used instead of
writing the pattern out in full. With
charts, you can instantly see what
youll be knitting. Each stitch is
represented by a symbol, and youll
start knitting at the bottom
right-hand corner. Right side rows
are read from right to left and
wrong side rows from left to right.
Each row of squares represents a
row of knitting.
nitted with Wendys Supreme

Luxury Cotton DK, your little star
will love snuggling up in this baby
soft blanket. And better still, its also a
pleasure to knit. I chose a textured
stitch in place of a multi-coloured
pattern as I thought this particular stitch
would look good on both sides of the
blanket, says designer Amanda Jones.
She explains that the chart isnt as
daunting as it might first appear: Once
the pattern has been established I think
a novice knitter would be very capable
of doing this design and would feel
really pleased with themselves when
they had finished it. Because it is not
a huge blanket it wont take too long
to complete the project.
K START KNITTING HERE

Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to
end.
Row 2 P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 4 K1,* P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Rep these 4 rows 2 more times, plus

rows 1 and 2 once more. [14 rows]
Start patt as folls:
Row 1 (RS) P1, (K1, P1) five times, K to
last 11 sts, P1, (K1, P1) to end.
Row 2 K1, (P1, K1) five times, P to last
11 sts, K1, (P1, K1) to end.
Row 3 K1, P1 five times, K to last 10 sts,
K1, P1
to end.
Row 4 P1, K1 five times, P to last 10 sts,
K1, P1 to end.
**Row 5 P1, (K1, P1) five times , K15, P1,
* K51, P1; rep from * to last 27 sts, K15,
P1, (K1, P1) to end.
This sets up the patt position. Continue
working from row 6 of chart to row 88,
keeping the border pattern as set. Next
work rows 1 to 88 of the chart three
times, then work rows 1 to 48 once.
Finish the border by working 13 rows in
the border pattern as set by the side
border, then cast off in patt. Sew in all
ends and press lightly according to the
instructions on the ball band.
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PYJAMA PAL
Keep toddler cots & beds tidy with this
adorable pyjama case. By Jane Burns.
zip-up back
for neat
storage
itch
a clev er ho ne yc om b st
to
gi ve s a great texture
th e kn it ted fa b ri c
youve never done slip stitch colourwork before, now is the time to try. Its actually
Tip Ifvery
simple. On each row, there are certain stitches that you slip without knitting, so
they stay the same colour as before. As you continue, the pattern will grow before your eyes.
YOU WILL NEED

Q Peter
Pan, Merino Baby DK

(100% merino wool,
Yarn A Blue (3039)
Yarn B White (3030)
Yarn C Lilac (3037)
Yarn D Green (3040)
Yarn E Gold (3038)
Q A set of 3mm DPNs
Q An 18cm zip
Q 2 buttons
TB Ramsden 01943 872264
www.tbramsden.co.uk
TENSION
FINISHED SIZE
25cm tall x 18cm wide
ABBREVIATIONS
Sl2 slip the next two stitches
purlwise
ho wouldnt want a pyjama

case that looks like an owl?
Tots will be besotted with this
technicolour cutie. The shaping is very
simple, so you can concentrate on the
interesting stich patterns, like the fun
colourwork tummy and garter stitch
wings. Your little ones will love the
different textures of this adorable knit.
K CASE
Yarn A.
Starting with a knit row, work 6 rows in
st st.
**Change to Yarn B.
Rows 7&8 Knit.
Change to Yarn C.
Row 9 K1, sl2, *K6, sl2; rep from * to
last st, K1.
Row 10 P1, sl2, *P6, sl2; rep from * to
last st, P1.
Rep these two rows twice more.
Change to Yarn B
Row 15&16 Knit.
Change to Yarn D.
Row 17 K5, sl2, *K6, sl2; rep from * to
last 5 sts, K5.
Rows 18 P5, sl2, *P6, sl2; rep from * to
last 5 sts, P5.
Rep these two rows twice more.**
Repeat from ** to ** three times in
total.
Repeat rows 7-16 once more.
Change to Yarn A.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Repeat rows 1&2 until piece measures
28cm from cast-on edge.
Cast off.
BEAK
Cast on 15 sts using 3mm needles
and Yarn E.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog,
K1.
Row 4 Purl.
Repeat rows 3&4 until 5 sts remain.
Next row K1, sl1, k2tog, psso, K1.
[3 sts]
Next row P3tog, fasten off.
Make sure to sew the zip in carefully so

you cant see the stitches when its done.
34 50 Baby Knits
EYES (MAKE TWO)

Cast on 8 sts using Yarn B and 3mm
DPNs. Distribute sts over 3 needles and
join into the round, taking care not to
twist.
Rounds 1&2 Knit.
Round 3 *K1, M1; rep from * to end.
[16 sts]
Rounds 4-6 Knit.

[32 sts]
Rounds 8-11 Knit.
[64 sts]
Rounds 13-15 Knit.
Cast off purlwise.
TO MAKE UP FACE
Darn in ends and place a running stitch
around the cast on stitches, pulling
tight to close. Sew beak to centre front
using image as a guide, sew eyes in
place, sew on a button right and below
centre of each eye.
TO MAKE UP CASE
With WS facing bring side edges
together so they meet at the centre
back of the case, pin in place. Sew
top and bottom seams closed using
mattress stitch. Sew zip into centre
back opening, close seams. Fold top
corners of owl to form ears and stitch
to secure.
WINGS (MAKE TWO)
Yarn A.
Rows 1-30 Knit.
Row 31 K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts,
k2tog, K1. [18 sts]
Row 32 Knit.
Repeat rows 31 & 32 until 12 sts remain.
Next row Knit.
Cast off purlwise.
Sew wings to sides of body, level
with the beginning of the patterned
body section.
a clev er ho ne yc om b
stitch gi ve s a
great texture to
th e kn it ted fa b ri c
SUPER STORAGE
Have a
go at a new
technique
Get organised with Jane Burnss baskets.
T
YOU WILL NEED
QRowan All Seasons Chunky
(60% cotton, 40% acrylic

microfibre, 100g/85m)
1 ball of each:
Pebble (601)
Flotsam (612)
Samphire (611)
QA 7mm crochet hook
Rowan 01484 681881
www.knitrowan.com
SIZE
20cm (7in) deep x 60cm (23in)
circumference
TENSION
Yarn used knits as chunky to this
ABBREVIATIONS
hese are quite possibly the most

versatile baskets you could ask
for. Hung from the wall, they will
be just the thing for stowing kids toys,
hats and scarves or our favourite idea
your yarn stash. The blend of cotton
and acrylic in this yarn means the
baskets wont stretch, and will hold their
shape over many years of use. Perfect!
K BASKET
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Knit.
*Row 3 K2, (yo, sl 1, K2, psso) 19 times,
K1.
Row 4 Purl.
Row 5 K1, (sl 1, K2, psso, yo) 19 times,
K2.
Row 6 Purl.*
Repeat from * to * five times in total.
Row 8 Purl.
Row 9 K2, *yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep
from * to end. [10 sts]
Row 10 (P2tog) five times. [5 sts]
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull tail
through remaining stitches and draw up
tight to close. Sew up side seam.
HANGING LOOP
Using a 7mm crochet hook, ch 16,
fasten off. Form a loop and sew to edge
of basket to hang.
BASE DECREASING
from * to last st, K1. [41 sts]
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 K1 *sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo; rep from
* to last st, K1. [28 sts]
Row 4 Purl.
from * to last 2 sts, K2. [20 sts]
Row 6 Purl.
Row 7 K1, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo; rep
from * to last st, K1. [14 sts]
50 Baby Knits 35
So ft breeze s will
cause th e bi rdie s
to flut te r ab out!
Great for
using up yarn
odds & ends
TWEET TREAT
A little birdie told us that this mobile is just the thing

for your babys nursery! By Emma King.
NURSERY DAYS
O
YOU WILL NEED
Rowan Wool Cotton (50% Merino
wool, 50% cotton, 50g/113m),
1 ball of each:
Yarn A Flower (943)
Yarn B Cypress (968)
Yarn C Elf (946)
Yarn D Antique (900)
Yarn E Tender (951)
Q A set of 3mm DPNs
Q Toy stuffing
Q Inner hoop of a 23cm (9in)
embroidery hoop
Q 10 small buttons
Q Small amounts of fabric for wings
Q A piece of yellow felt for beaks
Q

Rowan 01484 681881
www.knitrowan.com
TENSION
Yarn used knits as DK to this tension:
24 sts and 32 rows to measure
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
3mm needles
SIZE
Approx 23cm (9in) diameter x 45cm
(17in) tall
ne of the most enjoyable tasks

when preparing for a new baby
is decorating the nursery
certainly more fun than shopping for
nappies, anyway! Its great to add some
homemade touches to such a special
room, and we think this sweet mobile is
just the thing. The colourful birds are
perfect for using up scraps of yarn, and
are small and easy enough to knit in an
evening, so the mobile itself shouldnt
take more than a week.
Weve given the basic bird pattern
first, then followed it with the specific
colours and patterns youll need to use to
create the birds pictured here. Dont feel
you have to follow our templates though
pick and choose your favourites!
K Note: work 1x1 Fair Isle as foll:

Working in st st, work 1 stitch in 1 colour
and the next stitch in the 2nd colour.
Keep alternating to create a
chequerboard effect. Make sure you
keep an even tension with the yarn not
inuse, stranding it behind the stitch
being worked.
Note: work i-cord as foll:
Cast on using a pair of DPNs, knit 1 row.
You would now usually turn your needles,
but to make the cord DO NOT TURN.
Instead, slide the stitches to the other end
of the DPN ready to be knitted again. The
yarn will now be at the left edge of the
knitting and so to knit, pull it tightly across
the back of your work and then knit 1 row.
Continue in this way, never turning and

always sliding the work to the other end of
the DPN and the RS of the work will always
be facing you.
BASIC BIRD PATTERN
FRONT
Row 1 Purl.
Row 2 Cast on 7 sts, K to end. [12 sts]
Row 3 Cast on 5 sts, P to end. [17 sts]
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 K to last st, m1, K1. [22 sts]
Row 7 Purl.
Row 8 K1, m1, K to last st, m1, K1. [24 sts]
Row 9 Purl.
Row 10 K1, m1, K to last st, m1, K1. [26 sts]
Row 11 P1, m1, P to end. [27 sts]
Row 12 Cast off 5 sts, K to last st, m1, K1.
[23 sts]
Row 13 Purl.
Row 14 Cast off 6 sts, K to end. [17 sts]
Row 15 Purl.
Row 16 Cast off 3 sts, K to last 2 sts, k2tog.
[13 sts]
Row 17 Purl.
Row 18 K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [11 sts]
Row 19 Purl.
Row 20 K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [10 sts]
Row 21 Purl.
Row 22 K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [8 sts]
Repeat last 2 rows once more. [6 sts]
Cast off on WS and at the same time
p2tog at each end.
BACK
ABBREVIATIONS
Buttons with yarn pupils make

very effective beady eyes.
50 Baby Knits 37
NURSERY DAYS
Row 1 Knit.
Row 5 Knit.
Row 6 P to last st, m1, K1. [22 sts]
Row 7 Knit.
Row 8 P1, m1, P to last st, m1, P1. [24 sts]
Row 9 Knit.
Row 10 P1, m1, P to last st, m1, P1. [26 sts]
Row 11 K1, m1, K to end. [27 sts]
Row 12 Cast off 5 sts, P to last st, m1, P1.
[23 sts]
Row 13 Knit.
Row 14 Cast off 6 sts, P to end. [17 sts]
Row 15 Knit.
Row 16 Cast off 3 sts, P to last 2 sts, p2tog.
[13 sts]
Row 17 Knit.
Row 18 P2tog, P to last 2 sts, p2tog. [11 sts]
Row 19 Knit.
Row 20 P to last 2 sts, p2tog. [10 sts]
Row 21 Knit.
Row 22 P2tog, P to last 2 sts, p2tog. [8 sts]
Repeat last 2 rows once more. [6 sts]
Cast off on RS and at the same time k2tog
at each end.
Following basic pattern, work 5 birds as foll:
PLAIN LIGHT PINK BIRD
Use Yarn E throughout.
As its stocking stitch, the

stripy strip curls around
and grips the hoop.
LIGHT PINK AND GREEN STRIPED BIRD

WITH BLUE BACK
Work the front as described in the foll stripe
sequence:
4 rows in Yarn E.
2 rows in Yarn C.
4 rows in Yarn E.
2 rows in Yarn C.
4 rows in Yarn E.
2 rows in Yarn C.
Continue in Yarn E to end.
Work the back using Yarn B.
DARK PINK AND GREEN STRIPED BIRD
WITH LIGHT PINK BACK
Work the front as described in the foll stripe
sequence:
4 rows in Yarn C.
2 rows in Yarn A.
4 rows in Yarn C.
2 rows in Yarn A.
4 rows in Yarn C.
2 rows in Yarn A.
Continue in Yarn C to end.
Work the back using Yarn E.
BLUE AND DARK PINK FAIR ISLE WITH
CREAM BACK
Work the front as described in the foll
sequence:
4 rows in Yarn B.
Rows 5-17 Work in 1x1 Fair Isle using Yarns B

and A.
Continue in Yarn B to end.
Work the back using Yarn D.
BLUE AND CREAM FAIR ISLE WITH DARK
PINK BACK
Work the front as described in the foll
sequence:
4 rows in Yarn D.
Rows 5-17 Work in 1x1 Fair Isle using yarns D
and B.
Continue in Yarn D to end.
Work the back using Yarn A.
HOOP COVER
YarnB.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Change to Yarn C.
Row 3 Knit.
Row 4 Purl.
Change to Yarn A.
Row 5 Knit.
Row 6 Purl.
These 6 rows set the st st striped pattern.
Repeat these 6 rows until work will fit around
the hoop, ending with a Row 6.
Cast off.
LEAVES (MAKE 6)
YarnE.
Row 1 K1, P1, K1.
Row 2 K1, m1, K1, m1, K1. [5 sts]
Row 3 K1, P3, K1.
Row 4 K2, m1, K1, m1, K2. [7 sts]
Row 5 K1, P5, K1.
Row 6 K3, m1, K1, m1, K3. [9 sts]
Row 7 K1, P7, K1.
Row 8 K3, sl2, K1, p2sso, K3. [7 sts]
Row 9 K1, P5, K1.
Row 11 K1, P3, K1.
Row 13 Sl2, K1, p2sso. [1 st]
Fasten off.
I-CORD
Cast on 5 sts using 3mm DPN needles and
YarnA, follow pattern note for i-cord on p37.
Row 1 Knit.
Repeat this row until i-cord meas 24cm.
Next row K1, k3tog, K1.
Next row K3tog.
Leave rem st on a holder.
Repeat using Yarn B.
Repeat using Yarn C.
Slip these 3 sts onto a DPN and, using Yarn C,
work as an i-cord for 10cm and cast off.
Turn this 10cm i-cord into a loop by folding
itover and sewing the cast-off edge to
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NURSERY DAYS
Fair Isle, stripy or plain? Ooh,

all of the above, please!
wherethe 3 st i-cord started. This is your

hanging loop.
TWISTED CORDS
Make five cords (one for each bird), each
approx 16cm long.
Cut two lengths of Yarn E and secure at
each end with knots. Ask someone to help
you and give them one end of the yarn
while you hold the other. With the yarn
outstretched, each end needs to be
twisted in opposite directions until it
shows signs of twisting back on itself. Bring
the two ends of the cord together and
hold tightly, allowing the two halves to
twist together. Smooth out any bumps by
running your fingers up and down the cord
and then tie the two ends together. You
will now have a twisted cord.
TO MAKE UP
To make the eyes, stitch the buttons in
place on either side of the bird.
Cut out 10 small triangles for wings from
your chosen fabric, using the photographs
as a guide, and tack these into place on
each side of every bird.
Make a beak by cutting a small diamond
from the yellow felt. Fold each diamond in

half and make a few small stitches so it
stays folded, and then stitch on to the bird.
Repeat for the other four birds.
Cover the embroidery hoop with the
striped cover (you will find it naturally rolls
at the edges because it is st st and this will
help it to grip the hoop). Sew the cast-off
edge to the cast-on edge and then slip
stitch the edges together.
Sew the three i-cords into place with
approx 23cm between each. You will
knowwhen you have placed them evenly
because the hoop will hang level if you
have. Sew two leaves to the base of
eachi-cord.
Sew a twisted cord to each bird (at the
base of the head), then attach the other
end to the inside of the hoop, making sure
the five birds are spaced evenly around
thehoop.
Now you can hang up your colourful
mobile! Make sure its displayed safely,
away from those curious little fingers.
50 Baby Knits 39
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project
MOSS ST
INTARSIA
DK
WEIGHT
3MM
4MM
YOU WILL NEED

QSirdar Snuggly (55% nylon,
45%acrylic, 50g/165m),
5 balls of Yarn MC Cream (303)
1 ball each of:
Yarn A Little Bud (439)
Yarn B Bluebell Mix (354)
Yarn C Little Bow (441)
Sirdar 01924 371501
www.sirdar.co.uk
SIZE
Approximately 73x73cm (28x28in).
TENSION
Yarn used knits as DK to this tension:
22 sts and 42 rows to measure 10x10cm
(4x4in) over the moss stitch pattern
using 4mm needles.
ABBREVIATIONS
heres nothing like a warm, soft

blanket to wrap a new baby in,
and this textured knit with cute
intarsia hearts is just the thing!
K BLANKET
Note: When working from the chart,
use a separate ball of yarn for each area
of colour, twisting yarns when changing.
Cast on 163 sts using Yarn MC and
3mm needles.
Knit 5 rows.
Row 1 K3, * P1, K1, rep from * to last
4sts, P1, K3.
Repeat this row until blanket measures
72cm (28in) from cast-on edge.
Knit 4 rows.
Cast off.
HOOD
Cast on 71 sts using Yarn MC and
3mm needles.
Row 1 K to end.
COMFY CUDDLES
Keep baby cosy with this sweet hooded blanket.
By Fiona McTague.
Row 2 K2, skpo, K to last 4 sts, k2tog, K2.
Row 3 K to end.
Row 4 K2, skpo, K to last 4 sts, k2tog, K2.
Row 5 K to end.
Row 6 K2, skpo, P1, * K1, P1; rep from * to
last 4 sts, k2tog, K2.
Row 6 K3, P1, * K1, P1; rep from * to last 3
sts, K3.
Row 7 K2, skpo, K1, * P1, K1; rep from * to
last 4 sts, k2tog, K2. [63 sts].
Row 8 K4, P1, * K1, P1; rep from * to last 4
sts, K4.
Row 9 K2, skpo, P1, (K1, P1) 7 times, K1
with Yarn A, with Yarn MC (P1, K1) 11
times, P1, K1 with Yarn B, with Yarn MC P1,
(K1, P1) 7 times, k2tog, K2.
This row sets the position for two heart
motifs.
Cont in moss st working hearts in moss st
from the chart and decreasing as set on
every alt row to end of chart.
Work 4 rows decreasing as before. [51 sts]
Row 22 K2, skpo, P1, (K1, P1) 10 times, K1
with Yarn C, (P1, K1) 10 times, k2tog, K2.
This row sets the position for one heart
motif.
Cont in moss st working heart in moss st
and decreasing as set on every alt row

to end of chart. [45 sts].
Cont in Yarn MC only, decreasing as set
until 7 sts rem.
Next row K to end.
Next row K2, sl 1, k2tog, psso, K2.
Next row K to end.
Next row K1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, K1.
Next row K to end.
Next row Sl 1, k2tog, psso.
Break off yarn and fasten off.
MAKE UP
Matching point of hood to one corner
of blanket, sew wrong side of hood to
right side of blanket
CHART KEY
Yarn MC
Yarn A, B or C
50 Baby Knits 41
AITCHOO!
This fun critter will take good care of
babys tissues, while you take care of baby!
By Jane Burns.
Each pa rt is kn it ted
wn
se pa rate ly and th en se
on , so yo u can gi ve it
it s own cha racter
Great
stash-busting
project!
NURSERY DAYS
ST ST
SHAPING
DK
WEIGHT
3MM
4MM
YOU WILL NEED

Q Peter
Pan Merino Baby DK

(100% Merino wool,
Yarn A Blue (3039)
Yarn B White (3030)
Yarn C Lilac (3037)
Yarn D Green (3040)
Q A set of 3mm DPNs
Q 2 x 15mm googly safety eyes
Q Toy stuffing
Q Shirring elastic
Q Box of tissues 16x16x3cm
TB Ramsden 01943 872264
www.tbramsden.co.uk
TENSION
FINISHED SIZE
16x16x3cm (6x6x1in),
excluding limbs
ABBREVIATIONS
Casting off stitches in the middle of a row

creates the opening for your tissues.
ake miserable colds and

irritating allergies a bit more
bearable with this kooky little
accessory to brighten up the nursery.
The body is knitted flat, and designed to
fit around a tissue box with the help of
some elastic. Each feature is knitted in
the round perfect for new knitters as
each part is small and quick!
K BODY
Yarn D.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Repeat rows 1 & 2 four more times.
Row 11 Cast on 8 sts, knit to end.
[40 sts]
Row 12 Cast on 8 sts, purl to end.
[48 sts]
Row 13 Knit.
Row 14 Purl.
Repeat rows 13 & 14 ten more times.
Row 37 K16, bring yarn forward, slip
next st from LH needle, yarn back. *Slip
next st from LH needle to RH needle,
pass the first slipped stitch over it and
off the needle; repeat from * 14 times
more. (You will have cast off 15 sts.)
Slip the last st from RH needle back
onto LH needle, turn work (WS facing)
bring yarn to back. *Insert RH needle
between first and second stitches on
LH needle from front to back, wrap yarn
around needle as if to knit, bring this
new loop through the front, slip this
new loop onto the LH needle (one
stitch made); repeat from * 15 times
more (you will have cast on 16 sts).
Turn work.
With RS facing bring yarn to back and
slip first stitch from LH needle to the RH
needle; pass the additional cast-on
stitch over the slipped stitch to close
the opening. Knit to end.
Row 38 Purl.
Row 39 Knit.
Row 40 Purl.
Repeat rows 39 & 40 ten more times.
Row 41 Cast off 8 sts, knit to end.
[40 sts]
Row 42 Cast off 8 sts, purl to end.
[32 sts]
Row 43 Knit.
Row 44 Purl.
Repeat rows 43 & 44 four more times.
Cast off.
TO MAKE UP
Bring the corners together and join
seams to form cover. Insert a running
stitch of shirring elastic around the
edges of the cover to gather. Place

cover over tissue box and pull tight
the elastic should be tight enough to
hold the cover on, but loose enough to
allow you to replace the tissue box.
Secure elastic.
EARS (MAKE TWO)
Cast on 30 sts using 3mm DPNs and
Yarn C. Distribute evenly over 3 DPNs
and join into the round taking care not
to twist.
Rounds 13 Knit.
Round 4 (K1, ssk, K9, k2tog, K1) twice.
[26 sts]
Rounds 56 Knit.
[22 sts]
Round 8 Knit.
[18 sts]
Round 10 Knit.
[14 sts]
Round 12 Knit.
[10 sts]
Round 14 Knit.
Round 15 (Ssk, K1, k2tog) twice.
[6 sts]
Round 16 (Sl1, k2tog, psso) twice.
[2 sts]
Pull yarn tail though remaining 2 sts and
pull tight to close, secure on the inside.
TO MAKE UP EARS
Lightly stuff ears and place on top edge
of cover using image as a guide, sew in
place.
FEET (MAKE TWO)
Using Yarn A work as given for ears
above.
TO MAKE UP FEET
Stuff lightly and oversew the bottom of
the triangle closed, sew to bottom of
box using image as a guide.
ARMS (MAKE TWO)
Yarn D. Distribute evenly over 3 DPNs
to twist.
Rounds 12 Knit.
Change to Yarn A.
Rounds 34 Knit.
Change to Yarn C.
Rounds 56 Knit.
Change to Yarn B.
Rounds 78 Knit.
Change to Yarn D.
Rounds 910 Knit.
50 Baby Knits 43
might look like a simple project but it actually uses a lot of useful techniques, so
Tip This
its perfect if youve mastered the basics and want to learn more. Get to grips with a few
diferent decreases and increases, try striped colourwork and introduce elastic to your knitting.
Change to Yarn A.
Rounds 1116 Knit.
Cast off.
HANDS (MAKE TWO)
Yarn C. Distribute evenly over 3 DPNs
to twist sts.
Rounds 13 Knit.
[14 sts]
Rounds 56 Knit.
[10 sts]
Round 8 Knit.
Round 9 (Ssk, K1, k2tog) twice. [6 sts]
Round 10 (Sl1, k2tog, psso) twice.
[2 sts]
Pull yarn tail though remaining 2 sts and
pull tight to close, secure on the inside.
TO MAKE UP EYES
Darn in ends and place a running stitch
around the cast-on stitches and pull tight
to close. Push the googly eye through
theknitted fabric and attach safety back,
lightly stuff under the knitted eye and
attach to the box using the image as
aguide.
EYEBROWS (MAKE TWO)
Yarn A.
Row 1 Knit, slide these 3 sts to other end
of needle, do not turn.
Repeat Row 1 pulling yarn tight across
back of i-cord each time you start a new
row.
Work 10 rows.
Cast off.
Darn in ends and sew to face using image
as a guide.
TO MAKE UP ARMS AND HANDS

Insert cast-off edge of arm inside the
hand and sew along bottom edge of
hand to attach and close. Lightly stuff
arm and attach to sides of box using
image as a guide.
The feet and ears are made in the same

way, with two triangles sewn together.
The circle for each eye is made by regular

increases, worked from the centre out.
EYES (MAKE TWO)

Yarn B. Distribute evenly over 3 DPNs
and join into the round, taking care not
to twist sts.
Rounds 12 Knit.
[16 sts]
Rounds 46 Knit.
[32 sts]
Rounds 810 Knit.
Cast off purlwise.
STEP-BY-STEP K2TOG KNIT TWO TOGETHER
1 Insert the point of the

right-hand needle through
the loops of the next 2
stitches as if to knit.
44 50 Baby Knits
2 Wind the yarn round the

tip of the right-hand needle
and pull the yarn through the
2 stitches, knitting them both
together.
3 Drop the 2 stitches from

the left-hand needle and
keep the new stitch on the
right-hand needle.
4 Knitting three stitches

together decreases your
stitch count by two, and the
decrease stitch leans to the
right. This is how a series
looks.
ChiLly Days
Wrap up for winter with super-snuggly
jumpers, dresses and cardigans
Quick
& easy e!
to mak
mit te n s a
re
fi rst pro an idea l
je c
kn it tin g n t fo r
o v ice s!
COSY CUDDLES
Keep small heads and hands cosy with
Ruth Maddocks colourful hats and mittens.
hilly winter winds arent much fun for anyone, but

you can help tiny tots ward off the worst of the
weather with these snug hats and mittens. Knitted
in fabulous cheery colours, theyre bound to brighten up
the dullest day. Best of all, theyre really quick and easy to
make so easy, in fact, that designer Ruth Maddock says
that the mittens are ideal for a complete beginner.
While Ruth has created the patterns here in bold spots
and stripes, theres no reason why you cant use a plain
colour. The only skills required are basic decreases,
says Ruth. And if you dont want to do the stripes or
spots, you can use a variegated yarn to provide interest.
SWEET DREAMS
If youre making the hat and mittens for your own
children, you may find that your knitting time is at a
premium after all the days other distractions, but this is
areally speedy project. This is a do it in front of the telly
small project, explains Ruth. It shouldnt take more than
a couple of evenings or two long movies!
50 Baby Knits 47
careful with hat straps around babies,

Tip Be
and never leave them unsupervised.
K STRIPED HAT
EARFLAP (MAKE 2)
Cast on 6 sts using 3mm needles and in
Yarn Y. Work in garter stitch for 25cm.
SHAPE FLAP
Next row K2, (K twice in next st,) twice,
K2. [8 sts]
Next row Knit.
Next row K2, (K twice in next st, K2) twice.
[10 sts]
Next row Knit.
Next row K2, K twice in next st, K4,
Ktwice in next st, K2. [12 sts]
Next row Knit.
YOU WILL NEED

Patons Fairytale Dreamtime
4Ply (100% wool, 50g/170m)
Yarn T Turquoise (2935)
Yarn Y Yellow (0096)
Yarn P Hot Pink (2939)
Yarn G Lime (2936)
(Please note that this yarn has
now been discontinued, but
retailers still have plentiful
supplies of it)
Q Stitch holders or waste yarn
Q
HAT
Cast on 85 (95: 107: 117: 129: 139) sts
using 3mm needles and Yarn Y and work
in garter stitch for 14 rows.
Work 1row purl.
ATTACH FLAPS
Next row (RS) K10 (12: 13: 16: 17: 19) sts,
then K20 (20: 24: 24: 28: 28), working 1 st
from hat together with 1 st from RS of first
flap, K25 (31: 33: 37: 39: 45) sts, working
1st from hat together with 1 st from RS of
Work in garter stitch for 3 rows.

TENSION
Yarn used knits as 4 ply to this
needles.
SIZES 6-9, 9-12,12-18 & 18-24 MTHS ONLY

SIZING
HATS
and youre off.
Q 0-3 months
Q 3-6 months
Q 6-9 months
ALL SIZES
Now work in garter stitch on these
20 (20: 24: 24: 28: 28) sts for a further
2 (4: 4: 6: 6 :6) rows.
Leave sts on a thread.
SIZES 12-18 &18-24 MTHS ONLY

Q 9-12 months
Q 12-18 months
Q 18-24 months
ABBREVIATIONS
SIZE
HEAD
CIRCUMFERENCE
0-3 mths
3-6 mths
6-9 mths
9-12 mths
12-18 mths
18-24 mths
cm
30
34
38
42
46
50
in
11
13
15
16
18
19
YARN
Patons Fairytale Dreamtime 4 ply 50g/170m
Yarn T Turquoise (2935)
Yarn Y Yellow (0096)
Yarn P Hot Pink (2939)
Yarn G Lime (2936)

48 50 Baby Knits
CHILLY DAYS
Cast on 85 (95: 107: 117: 129: 139) sts using
3mm needles and Yarn T.
Work in garter stitch for 14 rows. Now cont
inst st, starting with a purl row, for a further
1(1: 5: 5: 7: 7) row(s), ending with a WS row.
2nd flap, K rem 10 (12: 13: 16: 17: 19) sts.

Now cont in st st, starting with a purl row, for
a further 1 (1: 5: 5: 7: 7) row(s), ending with a
WS row. Now work in st st stripe pattern as
follows:
*Work 2 rows in Yarn P, work 6 rows in Yarn Y,
work 2 rows in Yarn T, work 6 rows in Yarn Y,
work 2 rows in Yarn G, work 6 rows in Yarn Y.
Now work from * for another 12 (12: 16: 20:
22: 24) rows. Now cont in Yarn Y and work
shapings for top as given for the spotty hat.
MAKE POM-POM
Using your preferred yarn (or all four) work
asmall pom-pom and attach it to the top
atcentre.
SPOTTY HAT
Note Work each of the colour areas using
aseparate strand of yarn. DO NOT weave
across back of work. Each spot or
background area will take about 2m (79in)
ofyarn.
Now work in pattern from the chart as

follows:
Row 1 (RS) K0 (0: 0: 0: 0: 1) in Yarn G, K0 (0:
0: 1: 7: 11) in Yarn T, K0 (0: 0: 3: 3: 3) in Yarn Y,
K0 (4: 10: 11: 11: 11) in Yarn T, K2 (3: 3: 3: 3: 3)
in Yarn P, K11 in Yarn T, K3 in Yarn G, K11 in
Yarn T, K3 in Yarn Y, K11 in Yarn T, K3 in Yarn P,
K11 in Yarn T, K3 G, K11 in Yarn T, K3 in Yarn
Y, K11 in Yarn T, K2 (3: 3: 3: 3: 3) in Yarn P,
K0(4: 10: 11: 11: 11) in Yarn T, K0 (0: 0: 3: 3: 3)
in Yarn Y, K0 (0: 0: 1: 7: 11) in Yarn T, K0 (0: 0:
0: 0: 1) in Yarn G.
Now cont in pattern from the chart to end of
Row 38 (38: 38: 42: 42: 42).
Now work 0 (0: 2: 2: 4: 6) more rows in st st
then shape top as follows:
SHAPE TOP
Row 1 K0 (0: 1: 1: 2: 2), * K2, k2tog, K1; rep
from * ending K0 (0: 1: 1: 2: 2).
[68 (76: 86: 94: 104: 112) sts]
Row 2 Purl to end.
Row 3 Knit to end.
Row 4 Purl to end.
Row 5 K0 (0: 1: 1: 2: 2), *K1, k2tog, K1; rep
from * ending K0 (0: 1: 1: 2: 2).
[51 (57: 65: 71: 79: 85) sts]
Row 6 Purl to end.
SIZING
MITTENS
So you can re-use this pattern, weve
colour-coded the sizing instructions.
Simply follow our colour-coded
measurements and youre off.
QS
QM
QL
SIZES 12-18 & 19-24 MTHS ONLY

Work 2 more rows st st.
ALL SIZES
Next row K0 (0: 1: 1: 2: 2), * K1, k2tog; rep
from * ending K0 (0: 1: 1: 2: 2).
[34 (38: 44: 48: 54: 58) sts]
Next row Purl to end.
STEP-BY-STEP HOW TO MAKE A POM-POM
1 Cut two circles of card,

then cut smaller circles
from the middle of both
as shown. Wind your
yarn into small balls.
2 Place the two pieces

of card together and
wind your yarn through
the hole.
3 Keep winding until you

cant get any more yarn
through the hole.
4 Cut the yarn around

the edge of the circle
and tie a piece of yarn
tightly around the
middle to hold the
pom-pom together.
5 Trim the pom-pom

into a neat ball.
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CHILLY DAYS
0-3
mths
3-6
mths
6-9
mths
9-12
mths
12-18
mths
18-24
mths
10
20
30
38
Kids will love this

spotty design!
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SPOTTY MITTENS
With turquoise work as given for the striped
mittens, from ** to **. Now work a spot
motif in any of the contrast colours placing it
centrally above the marked stitch.
Complete the mittens as for the striped
mittens above.
0-3
mths
3-6
mths
6-9
mths
MITTENS
STRIPED MITTENS
** Cast on 37 (45: 53) sts using 3mm
needles and Yarn Y, and work in g st for
14rows. Now work in st st for 2 (4: 6) rows.
Next row K2, (yf, k2tog) 4 (5: 6) times,
K1, placing marker in this st, (yf, k2tog)
12 (15: 18) times, K2.
Marker thread on mitten marks centre.

Starting and ending at eyelet hole either
side of this thread, thread the tie through
the holes.
9-12
mths
MAKE TASSLES
Cast on 3 sts leaving a long end.
Work in g st for 20 rows.
Cast off leaving long end.
Work one each in pink, green and yellow.
Sew as loops to top of hat using long
ends.
TIES
Cast on 3 sts using 3mm needles and in
Yarn Y and work 130 (150: 170) rows in g st.
Cast off.
Work second tie to match.
12-18
mths
TO MAKE UP
Sew in all the ends neatly on reverse of
work. Pin out and press with warm iron on
reverse of work. Sew back seam using
mattress stitch to join stocking stitch
section, then oversew garter stitch section
together from the right side of the work.
SHAPE TOP
Continue in Yarn Y:
Row 1 * Sl1, k2tog, psso, K1; rep from * to
last st, K1.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 * K2tog; rep from * to end.
Break yarn and thread through sts, pull up
tight and sew into place then sew seam.
Work second mitten to match.
18-24
mths
ALL SIZES
Next row * K2tog; rep from * to end.
[17 (19: 22: 24: 27: 29) sts]
Next row Purl to end.
Next row K1 (1: 0: 0: 1: 1), * k2tog; rep
from * to end. [9 (10:11:12:14:15) sts]
Leave a very long end (about 50cm) then
cut yarn and thread through rem sts.
Now work next row purl, then work 2 (4: 6)

more rows in Yarn Y, ** cont in st st and
stripe patt as follows, work 2 rows in Yarn P,
work 6 rows in Yarn Y, work 2 rows in Yarn T,
work 6 rows in Yarn Y, work 2 rows in Yarn G,
work 2 (4: 6) rows in Yarn Y.
centre
SIZE 18-24 MTHS ONLY

Work 2 more rows st st.
Th is tiny stitch
pattern is pe rfect
for a delicate baby
ca rdigan.
Sized for
toddlers
too!
PRECIOUS MOMENTS
Create a pretty knit as special as your baby,
by Mary Henderson.
knits at a diferent tension to

Tip Colourwork
plain stocking stitch, so work your swatch in
the Fair Isle pattern to ensure the correct tension.
B
YOU WILL NEED
Q Rowan, Pure Wool 4ply (100%
superwash wool, 50g/160m)

Q Three buttons
Q Stitch holders
Rowan 01484 681881
www.knitrowan.com
TENSION
Yarn used knits as 4ply to this
measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Fair
Isle pattern using 3mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
castoff 4 sts. [59 (63: 71: 79) sts]

Keeping Fair Isle pattern correct, work
until armhole measures 10 (11: 12: 13) cm.
Do not cast off. Using 3 stitch holders
divide the stitches up as follows: first and
third holders (shoulders) 17 (18: 20: 22) sts,
second holder (neck) 25 (23: 31: 35) sts.
aby clothes can be simple without

being plain, as this pretty
cardigan by Mary Henderson
proves. Shes used delicate colours and
tiny motifs to create a Fair Isle cardigan
for the tiniest member of the family.
Mary says, The sleeves are worked by
picking up the stitches from the armhole
and working down to the cuff. Working
sleeves in this way means there is only
one seam at each side and the sleeves
can be re-knitted if the cuffs become
worn or the sleeves need extending.
This project is best for knitters who
already have experience of using the
Fair Isle technique. Ensure that you
carry the main colour consistently either
above or below the second colour so
that the stitch size is even and tidy,
advises Mary.
LEFT FRONT
needles and Yarn MC.
Knit 2 rows.
Next row Change to Yarn A, knit 1 row.
Eyelet row P2, *yon, p2tog; rep from * to
last st, P1.
With 3mm needles start working from
chart in stocking stitch, taking care to
begin working at the correct size, for
14 (17: 20: 25) cm from cast-on edge,
ending on WS.
ARMHOLE EDGES
Next row (RS) Cast off 4 sts, work to end.
[29 (31: 33: 37) sts]
Work 1 row.
Next row (RS) Patt to last 4 sts, k2tog, K2.
Decrease at neck edge every other row
until 17 (18: 20: 22) sts remain.
Do not cast off, place on stitch holder.
K BACK
Knit 2 rows.
last st, P1.
Change to Yarn MC, knit 2 rows.
chart in stocking stitch, taking care to
begin working at the correct size, for
14 (17: 20: 25) cm from cast-on edge.
RIGHT FRONT
Knit 2 rows.
last st, P1 .
FRONTS & BACK
24 (28: 32: 38) cm

9 (11: 12: 15) in
ARMHOLE EDGES
At the beginning of the next 2 rows
TO FIT CHEST
ACTUAL CHEST
LENGTH
24 (25.5: 28: 31) cm

9 (10: 11: 12) in
0-3 mths
3-12 mths
12-18 mths
2 yrs
cm
41-46
46-50
50-54
58
in
16-18
18-19
19 -21
23
cm
48
51
56
62
in
19
20
22
24
cm
24
28
32
38
SIZE
SLEEVE
in
11
12
15
cm
15
17
20
24
in
SLEEVE
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15 (17: 20: 24) cm

6 (6: 8: 9) in
YARN
Rowan Pure Wool 4ply (50g/160m ball)
Yarn MC Snow (412)
Yarn A Shell (468)
Yarn B Avocado (419)
Yarn C Gerbera (545)
Yarn D Blue Iris (455)
CHILLY DAYS
You decrease from the shoulders down

to the eyelet cuffs.
chart in stocking stitch, taking care to begin
working at the correct size, for 14 (17: 20:
25)cm from cast-on edge, ending on RS.
ARMHOLE EDGES
Next row (WS) Cast off 4 sts purlwise, work
to end. [29 (31: 33: 37) sts]
Next row (RS) K2, ssk, pattern to end of row.
Decrease at neck edge every other row until
17 (18: 20: 22) sts remain.
Do not cast off, place on stitch holder.
JOIN SHOULDERS
Join the shoulders using a three-needle cast
off (see below).
SLEEVES
With RS facing pick up and knit 57 (63: 69: 73)
sts between the cast-off edges of the front
and back using Yarn MC.
Knit 1 row.
Next row Change to Yarn B, knit.
Start working from the chart at Row 45 and
work the chart back to Row 1.
Continue straight for 3cm.
STEP-BY-STEP THREE-NEEDLE CAST OFF
1 Place knitted pieces

together with the right or
wrong sides facing, and
insert a third needle through
the first stitch on both
needles as shown.
2 Knit these 2 stitches

together, taking both loops
off the needles in your left
hand. You should have just
one stitch on your right-hand
needle.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 again

on the following stitches to
give you 2 stitches on the
right-hand needle. Then
insert a needle in the first
stitch worked on the
right-hand needle.
4 Take the first stitch over the

second stitch on the right-hand
needle as you would for a
normal cast off. Repeat steps 3
and 4 along the row and fasten
off the last stitch as you would
on a regular cast-off row.
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CHILLY DAYS
DECREASE DOWN TO THE CUFF
On the next and following (7th) row twice,
and then on every 5th row work as follows:
K2, ssk, pattern to last 4 sts, k2tog, K2.
[47(49: 51: 53) sts]
45
44
43
42
41
40
38
36
EYELET CUFF
With 3mm needles and Yarn MC, knit 2 rows.
Next row Change to Yarn A, knit.
Eyelet row P2, *yon, p2tog; rep from * to last
st, P1 .
With Yarn MC knit 2 rows.
Cast off.
NECK EDGING
With Yarn MC and right side facing, using
3mm needles pick up and knit 155 (173: 191:
219) sts.
Knit 1 row.
Next row Change to Yarn A, knit.
Eyelet row P2, * yon, p2tog; rep from * to
last st, P1.
Change to Yarn MC, knit 2 rows.
Cast off.
TO MAKE UP
Block by soaking in water with gentle soap,
rinse, wrap in towel to squeeze out moisture.
Pin out on towel and leave until completely
dry. Sew up side and under arm seam using
mattress stitch.
Sew on buttons, positioning evenly.
Shell (468)
37
Avocado (419)
33
32
31
30
29
28
Snow (412)
39
35
34
Key
Gerbera (454)
Blue Iris (455)
Pattern repeat
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
1
0-3 months
6-12 months
12-18 months
2 years
HOW TO USE
OUR CHARTS
Start at the
bottom right
corner for the
correct size.
Read right side
rows from right
to left and
wrong side rows
from left to
right. A row of
squares
represents a
row of knitting.
Keep the floats short so theres no risk of

babys fingers getting caught.
Fair Isle doesnt have lots of stretch, so

you need to knit the right size.
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Because the sleeves are worked from the top, you can adjust their length easily.
Ri bs and ca blin g
add inte re st and
he lp keep ba by
wa rm!
Cute andy
ultra-cos
chic!
SUGAR SWEET
Keep your tot cosy in Ruth
Maddocks cute dress.
sure you sew the buttons on securely

Tip Make
so baby doesnt succeed in pulling them of!
O
YOU WILL NEED
Q Rico Design Baby So Soft DK
(100% acrylic, 100g/250m)

Q Two 4mm double-pointed
needles
Q Two small buttons
Q Cable needle

Rico Design 020 3024 9009
www.rico-design.co.uk
TENSION
ABBREVIATIONS
C4B slip next 2 sts onto cable
needle and hold at back, K2,
then K2 from cable needle
ne of the great pleasures about

little children is being able to
dress them in adorable clothes.
This appealing dress by Ruth Maddock
ticks that box and goes one step further
by being utterly practical too.
Made from Ricos gorgeous machinewashable Baby So Soft DK, its ideal for
popping over vests and T-shirts. This
versatile cable dress is perfect for tiny
tots and great for layering on cooler
days, says Ruth.
We love the cabling, which will add
some interest while you are knitting, as
well as textural intrigue for curious little
fingers once you have finished. Theres a
matching hat to keep her warm as well.
K DRESS (TOP DOWN)

needles and work in single rib as follows:
Row 1 (RS) K1, *K1, P1; rep from * to last
2sts, K2.
Row 2 K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Buttonhole row Rib 2 sts, yfwd, rib2tog,
rib to last 3 sts, yfwd, rib2tog, rib 1.
Cont working in rib pattern as given for
rows 1 and 2 for 5 more rows and inc 1 st in
last row worked.
[28 (30: 32) sts, 8 rows of rib in all]
Change to 4mm needles and cont in patt
as follows:
Row 1 (RS) K0 (1: 2), K1, *P2, K4, P2, K1; rep
from * twice more, K0 (1: 2).
Row 2 K0 (1: 2), P1, *K2, P4, K2, P1; rep from
* twice more, K0 (1: 2).
Row 3 K0 (1: 2), K1, *P2, C4B, P2, K1; rep
from * twice more, K0 (1: 2).
Row 5 K0 (1: 2), K1, *P2, K4, P2, K1; rep from
SIZE
TO FIT CHEST
ACTUAL CHEST
LENGTH FROM
WAIST
Crossover straps ensure the dress will

stay securely on your little one.
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SIZE 0-3 MTHS ONLY

Row 3 P2, K1, *P2, C4B, P2, K1; rep from *
twice more, P2.
SIZE 3-6 MTHS ONLY
Row 5 P2, K1, *P2, K4, P2, K1; rep from *
twice more, P2.
SIZE 12-18 MTHS ONLY
Row 1 P2, K1,*P2, K4, P2, K1; rep from * to
last 2 sts, P2.
There are 13 (15: 17) repeats.
Cont in pattern until work meas 23 (27: 31)
cm from marker ending with WS row AND
dec 1 st in the last row worked.
[121 (139: 157) sts]
2sts, K2.
0-3 mths
3-6 mths
12-18 mths
cm
41
45
53
in
16
18
21
cm
45
51.5
58.5
in
18
20
23
cm
23
27
31
in
10
12
YARN
Melon (05)
These 6 rows form the patt. Work 0 (6: 12)
more rows, then cont in patt AND keeping
continuity of pattern correct, inc 1 st at
each end of every 3rd row twice.
[32 (34: 36) sts]
Then inc 1 st at each end of every foll alt
row 4 times. [40 (42: 44) sts]
Then inc 1 st at each end of every row
6 (8: 10) times. [52 (58: 64) sts]
Cast on 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then
cast on 2 (4: 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[60 (70: 78) sts]
Place a marker at each end of this last row
worked.
Cast on 31 (35: 40) sts at beg of next
2rows. [122 (140: 158) sts] (The last row
worked is a 2nd (4th: 6th) patt row.)
Place a marker at each end of this last row
worked. Cont in patt as set, working the
first row as follows:
Rico Baby So Soft (100g/250m skeins)
SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, weve colour-coded the
sizing instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements.
CHILLY DAYS
The hat, which is made
with the same cable and
rib pattern, is the perfect
partner for the dress.
The bobble at the top of the hat is made

by knotting the i-cord.
Rep these 2 rows 3 more times.
Cast off ribwise.
STRAPS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 7 sts using 3mm needles and work
in single rib as follows:
2 sts, K2.
Row 2 K1,*P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Rep these 2 rows until work meas
22 (27: 32) cm.
Dec 1 st at 1 edge only of next 7 rows.
Cast off.
For 2nd strap, reverse shaping.
TO MAKE UP
Pin out, dampen with cold water and leave to
dry. Using small backstitch, sew centre back
seam from hem to waist. Sew shaped edge of
straps to back so that the longer edges are
towards the sides, placing them each side of
centre back.
BORDER
Using circular 3mm needles, with RS facing
and starting at the right-hand side of top
edge of bib, pick up and K 26 (32: 38) sts
along shaped bib edge, then pick up and knit
45 (51: 61) sts from back, then pick up and knit
26(32: 38) sts along left side of bib edge to
top. [97(115: 137) sts]
Now work in single rib as follows:
Row 2 K1, *K1, P1; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Rep the 2 rows once more. [4 rows in all]
Cast off ribwise.
Sew in all ends, sew buttons to straps to
match buttonholes.
HAT
Cast on 75 (93: 101) sts using 3mm needles
and work in single rib as follows:
2 sts, K2.
Row 2 K1, P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Work these 2 rows 3 more times AND inc
0 (0: 1) st in the last st worked.

[8 rows of rib in all, 75 (93: 102) sts]
Change to 4mm needles and cont as follows:
Row 1 (RS) K2, *P2, K4, P2, K1; rep from * to
last st, K1.
Row 2 K1, P1, *K2, P4, K2, P1; rep from * to last
st, K1.
Row 3 K2, *P2, C4B, P2, K1; rep from * to last
st, K1.
st, K1.
Row 5 K2, *P2, K4, P2, K1; rep from * to last
st,K1.
st, K1.
These 6 rows form the patt.
Cont in patt until work meas 11 (13: 15) cm
ending with a 4th patt row.
Cont in patt and shape top as follows:
Row 1 K2, *p2tog, K4, p2tog, K1; rep from *
to last st, K1. [59 (73: 80) sts]
Work 3 rows in patt.
Row 5 K2, *P1, skpo, k2tog, P1, K1; rep from *

to last st, K1. [43 (53: 58) sts]
Row 6 Patt.
Row 7 K2, *P1, k2tog, P1, K1; rep from * to last
st, K1. [27 (33: 36) sts]
Row 8 Patt.
Row 9 K2, * k2tog; rep from * to last 1 (1: 0) st,
K1 (1: 0). [15 (18: 20) sts]
Row 10 *P2tog tbl; rep from * to last 1 (0: 0) st,
K1 (0: 0). [8 (9: 10) sts]
Row 11 K0 (1: 0) *k2tog; rep from * to end.
[4 (5: 5) sts]
Using a needle from a set of DPNs, work an
i-cord by working across these sts from the
RS only, each time beginning at the righthand edge of work and pulling the yarn
across back firmly.
Cont until i-cord meas 5cm. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP
Using small stitches join the back seam.
Tie the i-cord into a knot and sew in all
looseends.
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TEDDY HOODIE
If you go out in the woods today
wrap up warm in this! By Kirstie McLeod.
the black detailing on the bears face, you might find

Tip For
it easier to duplicate stitch the details on afterwards
rather than work them along with the brown using intarsia.
his cheerie hoodie has everything

you need for the perfect baby knit
colourful stripes, a cute teddy
bear design, a button-up neck for easy
dressing and a hood to keep little heads
warm on colder days! Knit in Sirdars
great value Snuggly DK yarn, this will be
easy to wash and care for, perfect for
any rough-and-tumble toddler!
YOU WILL NEED

Q Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% nylon,

Yarn A Bluebell Mix (354)
Yarn B Summer Lime (260)
Yarn C Soft Brown (428)
Q Small amount of black yarn
Q Teddybear buttons
Sirdar on 01924 231682
www.sirdar.co.uk
K STRIPED PATTERN
4 rows Yarn A
4 rows Yarn B
FRONT
needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 K0 (0: 2: 2: 2) sts, (P2, K2) to end of row.
Continue in the K2, P2 rib for a further 5
more rows.
TENSION

[55 (59: 65: 69: 77) sts]
Continue in stocking stitch stripe pattern as
given above until knitting meas until 6.5 (6.5:
8: 8: 10) cm ending with a WS row.
Next row (RS) K24 (26: 29: 31: 35), K7 in
YarnC, K in stripe colour to end (row 1
fromthe chart).

ABBREVIATIONS
28 (30: 32: 34: 36) cm

11 (11: 12: 13: 14) in
FRONT &
BACK
Continue to work from the chart as set.

working in the intarsia method. To prevent
any holes at the edges of the motif, twist the
yarns together as you work up the rows.
When the intarsia pattern is finished,
continue in striped stocking stitch pattern.
When the knitting measures 20 (22: 23:
24:26) cm, and ending with a WS row,
TO FIT CHEST
25 (26: 30: 31.5: 35) cm

9 (10: 11: 13: 13) in
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25 (25: 26: 26: 28) cm

9 (9: 10: 10: 11) in
BACK LENGTH
SLEEVE LENGTH
startthe neck shaping.

Next row (RS) K27 (29: 32: 34: 38) , turn.
Continue on these 27 (29: 32: 34: 38) sts until
knitting measures 25 (27: 28: 29: 31) cm,
ending with a RS row.
Next row Cast off 9 (9: 10: 11: 13) sts, P to
end.
Next row K2tog, K to end of row.
[17 (19: 21: 22: 24 sts]
[16 (18: 20: 21: 23 sts]
Cont to decrease 1 sts on the neck edge of
left front on every following row until you
have 14 (16: 18: 18: 20) sts remaining.
Continue without shaping until fabric meas
28 (30: 32: 34: 36) cm.
Cast off.
Rejoin yarn for the right side neck.
0-3
mths
3-6
mths
6-12
mths
12-18
mths
18-24
mths
cm
40.5
43
45
50
55
in
16
17
18
20
22
cm
50
52
60
63
70
in
19
20
23
24
27
cm
28
30
32
34
36
in
11
11
12
13
14
cm
25
25
26
26
28
in
10
10
11
SIZE
ACTUAL CHEST
SLEEVE
Use small stitches for neatness

when sewing up the hood.
YARN
Sirdar Snuggly DK (50g/165m balls)
Yarn A Bluebell Mix (354)
Yarn B Summer Lime (260)
Yarn C Soft Brown (428)
To make this pattern easier to follow, weve colour-coded the sizing instructions simply
follow the colour-coded measurements and youre off.
CHILLY DAYS
Next row (RS) K2tog, K to end of row.
[27 (29: 32: 34: 38) sts]
Continue to work this side as the Left Side,
reversing the shaping for the neckline.
BACK
needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 K0 (0: 2: 2: 2) sts, (P2, K2) to end of the
row.
Continue in the K2, P2 rib a further 5
morerows.
[55 (59: 65: 69: 77 sts]
Continue in striped stocking stitch until knitting
meas 28 (30: 32: 34: 36) cm.
Cast off.

Starting with a K row work in striped stocking
stitch increasing on every 6th row until you have
52 (52: 56: 56: 62) sts.
Continue until the sleeve measures 25 (25: 26:
26: 28) cm.
Cast off.
TO MAKE UP
Join shoulder seams, sleeve seams, side seams
and sew in the sleeves.
HOOD
With right side facing pick up and K60 (60: 68:
74: 82) sts evenly round the neckline.
Continuing with the striped stocking stitch
pattern work the hood until it measures 21 (21:

26: 26: 31) cm.
Cast off.
Sew the hood seam.
Using 3mm circular needle and with the right
side facing, starting at the right of the neck,
pick up and K130 (130: 158: 158: 188) sts.
Next row (WS) Rib to last 12 sts, *work 2 sts
tog, yrn, rib 2; rep to end of row.
Work a K2, P2 rib for 2 more rows.
Cast off in rib.
Attach the buttons using matching yarn.
SLEEVES
needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (K2, P2) to the end of the row.
Continue in K2, P2 rib a further 5 more rows.
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SUPER STAR
Tots will sparkle in Martin Storeys cosy intarsia cardi.
The cute star motif will be a hit with parents too!
CHILLY DAYS
hildren grow so quickly! It can

seem like theyre always in need
of something larger, so a unisex
item that can be passed down from
older children to younger siblings is
really useful. This star cardigan is really
attractive, and both boys and girls will
love wearing it.
I would recommend separate
bobbins for each star in order to prevent
the yarns tangling together at the back
of the work, says designer Martin
Storey. The simple shapes of the stars
make for an easy colourwork project for
any knitter new to intarsia.
This pattern is from the Rowan
book Summer Baby, which contains
20 beautiful designs for children.
YOU WILL NEED

Q Rowan
Handknit Cotton
(100% cotton)
4 (4: 4: 5: 5) balls of Yarn A
1 (2: 2: 2: 2) balls of Yarn B
Q 5 buttons, 18mm
Rowan 01484 681881
knitrowan.com
Cont straight until armhole meas

12(12.5: 13: 13.5: 14) cm, ending with
RS facing for next row.
SHAPE SHOULDERS AND BACK NECK
Next row (RS) Cast off 4 (5: 4: 5: 5) sts,
patt until there are 8 (8: 8: 8: 9) sts on right
hand needle, turn and leave rem sts on a
holder.
Work each side of neck separately.
Next row (WS) Cast off 3 sts, patt to
end.
Cast off rem sts.
With RS facing, rejoin yarns to rem sts
and cast off centre 24 (24: 26: 26: 26) sts,
patt to end.
Complete to match first side of neck,
reversing all shapings.
TENSION
tension: 21.5 sts and 30 rows to
pattern using 4mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
29 (30.5: 32: 33.5: 35) cm

11 (12: 12: 13: 14) in
FRONT & BACK
K BACK
Cast on 62 (62: 66: 70: 70) sts using

3mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) K2, * P2, K2; rep from * to
end.
Row 2 * P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts,
P2.
These 2 rows set rib.
Work 10 rows more in rib, dec 1 (: : 1: )
st at each end of last row.
[60 (62: 66: 68: 70) sts]
Change to 4mm needles and cont as
folls:
Beg and ending rows as indicated, work
from chart, repeating the 30 row patt
rep throughout, which is worked entirely
in st st and using the intarsia technique.
Cont until back meas 16 (17: 18: 19: 20)
cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Dec 1 st at each end of next 6 (6: 8: 8: 8)
rows. [48 (50: 50: 52: 54) sts]
SIZE
ACTUAL CHEST
LENGTH
28 (29: 30.5: 31.5: 32.5) cm
11 (11: 12: 12: 13) in
SLEEVE
19 (21: 23.5: 26: 28.5) cm

7 (8: 9: 10: 11) in
SLEEVE
LEFT FRONT
Cast on 27 (27: 31: 31: 31) sts using
Row 1 (RS) K2, * P2, K2; rep from * to last
st, P1.
Row 2 K1, * P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts,
P2.
Work 10 rows more in rib, dec (: 1: : )
st and inc (1: : : 1) st at end of last row,
ending with RS facing for next row.
[27 (28: 30: 31: 32) sts.]
Cont until back meas 16 (17: 18: 19: 20)
cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE ARMHOLE
Dec 1 st at beg of next and at same edge
on next 5 (5: 7: 7: 7) rows.
[21 (22: 22: 23: 24) sts]
Cont straight until 11 (13: 13: 13: 23) rows
9-12mnths
12-18mnths 2yrs
3yrs
4yrs
cm
56
58
61
63
65
in
22
23
24
25
26
cm
29
30.5
32
33.5
35
in
11
12
12
13
14
cm
19
21
23.5
26
28.5
in
10
11
YARN
Rowan Handknit Cotton (50g/85m skeins)
Yarn A Seafoam (352)
Yarn B Ecru (251)

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to twist yarn together

Tip Remember
on the wrong side where the
colour changes mid- row.
Each star uses a separate ball but the

background colour is carried.
Work 10 rows more in rib, dec (: 1: : )
st and inc (1: : : 1) st at beg of last row,
ending with RS facing for next row.
[27 (28: 30: 31: 32) sts]
Complete to match left front, reversing
all shapings.
Knit a star on a tension square before

you begin, to get a feel for working
an intarsia pattern in cotton.
less have been worked than on Back to

start of shoulder shaping, ending with
WS facing for next row.
SHAPE FRONT NECK
Next row (WS) Cast off 6 sts, patt to
end. [15 (16: 16: 17: 18) sts]
Dec 1 st at neck edge in next 3 rows, 3 (2:
4: 4: 1) foll alt row, then on (1: : : 3) foll
4th rows. [9 (10: 9: 10: 11) sts]
Work 1 (1: 1: 1: 5) rows straight, ending
with RS facing for next row.
Use your smaller needles for the rib and

the larger ones for the body.
SHAPE SHOULDER
patt to end.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem sts.
RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 27 (27: 31: 31: 31) sts using
Row 1 (RS) P1, K2, * P2, K2; rep from * to
end.
Row 2 * P2, K2; rep from * to last 3 sts,
P2, K1.
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SLEEVES
Cast on 30 (30: 34: 34: 34) sts using
Work 12 rows in rib as set on back, dec
(: 1: 1: ) st at each end of last row.
[30 (30: 32: 32: 34) sts]
Inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and 4 (2: 10: 9:
6) foll alt (alt: 4th: 4th: 4th) rows, then on
every foll 4th (4th: 6th: 6th: 6th) row to
52(54: 56: 58: 60) sts.
Work straight until sleeve meas 19 (21:
23.5: 26: 28.5) cm, ending with RS facing
for next row.
SHAPE SLEEVE TOP
Dec 1 st at each end of next 6 (6: 8: 8: 8)
rows. [40 (42: 40: 42: 44) sts]
Cast off rem sts.
TO MAKE UP
Join both shoulder seams using
backstitch, or mattress stitch if
preferred.
CHILLY DAYS
BUTTON BAND
With RS facing, using 3mm needles and
Yarn A pick up and knit 62 (66: 70: 74: 70) sts
evenly up right front opening edge.
Starting with 2nd row of rib as set on back,
work 9 rows in rib.
Cast off in rib.
BUTTONHOLE BAND
Yarn A pick up and knit 62 (66: 70: 74: 70) sts
evenly down left front opening edge.
work 3 rows in rib.
Next row Rib 4, (yrn, rib2tog, rib 11 (12: 13:
14: 13)) 4 times, yrn, rib 2 tog, rib 4.
Work 5 rows more in rib.
Cast off in rib.
COLLAR
Yarn A, starting and ending halfway across
front bands, pick up and knit 4 sts from
front band, 15 (17: 17: 17: 25) sts up right
side of neck, 30 (30: 32: 32: 32) sts from
back neck, 15 (17: 17: 17: 25) sts down left
side of neck and 4 sts from front band.

[68 (72: 74: 74: 90) sts]
Next row P25 (27: 26: 26: 34), m1p (by
picking up loop between last and next st
and purling into the back of this loop),
(P2, m1p) 9 (9: 11: 11: 11) times, purl to end.
[78 (82: 86: 86: 102) sts]
work in rib until collar meas
9 (9: 10: 10: 10) cm, ending with RS facing
for next row.
Cast off in rib.
texture very carefully where they meet.

Use a seam stitch such as backstitch or
mattress stitch for main knitting seams and
join ribs with mattress stitch.
Block out each piece of knitting and,

following the instructions on the ball band,
press the garment pieces, omitting the
ribs. Take special care to press the edges,
as this will make sewing up both easier and
neater. Darn in all ends neatly along the
selvedge or a colour join, as appropriate.
Set in sleeves as follows: place centre of
cast-off edge of sleeve to shoulder seam.
Set in sleeve, easing sleeve head into
armhole. Join side and sleeve seams.
When stitching the pieces together,
remember to match areas of colour and
Chart
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
30 row pattern repeat
21
20
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
70
65
60
9-12 months
12-18 months
55
50
45
40
Right front
35
30
Left front
9-12 &12-18 month sleeves
25
20
15
10
9-12 months
12-18 months
2 yr
2 yr
2 & 3 yr sleeves
3 yr
4 yr
Key
4 yr sleeves
3 yr
4 yr
Yarn A
Yarn B
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BABY YARNS
Knit for your wee ones with some of our favourites.
Sirdar
SNUGGLY
PEEKABOO DK
BALL WEIGHT 50g
BALL LENGTH 165m
YARN CONTENT 55% nylon,
45% acrylic
KNITS AS DK RRP 3.90
REC NEEDLE SIZE 4mm
For a gentle, all-over mottled

look to jazz up plain stocking
stitch, opt for this soft baby yarn
from Sirdar. With quite aloose
ply, the fabric is squashy and
plump for warm and comfy
projects. There are eight
variegated shades available, in
bright colours. Machine
washable and tumble dryer safe,
this isa practical choice as well.
www.sirdar.co.uk
01924 231682
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Peter Pan
FOUR PLY
BALL WEIGHT 100g
BALL LENGTH 412m
45% acrylic
KNITS AS 4ply
RRP 5.50
REC NEEDLE SIZE 2-3mm
This 4ply yarn is a beautiful

choice if you want to make
something a little more
lightweight for your new arrivals.
Constructed with a fairly loose
ply, it knits up into a uniform
fabric. Finished knits will be light
with a lovely drape just the
thing for spring and summer
babies. Machine washable and
suitable for tumble drying.
www.tbramsden.co.uk
01943 872264
Rowan
BABY MERINO
SILK DK
BALL WEIGHT 50g
BALL LENGTH 135m
YARN CONTENT 66% superwash
Merino wool, 34% tussah silk
KNITS AS DK RRP 5.95
REC NEEDLE SIZE 4mm
This is a truly luxurious yarn.

Tussah silk is often used to
make saris blended with fine,
soft Merino fibre, it makes for
adelicate yarn that will keep
baby warm or cool, with 26
sophisticated shades to choose
from. And although luxurious,
its practical too you can
machine wash at 30C and
iron on a low heat.
www.knitrowan.com
01484 681881
Stylecraft
BABY DK
BALL WEIGHT 200g
BALL LENGTH 590m
YARN CONTENT
100% acrylic
KNITS AS DK
RRP 4.99
REC NEEDLE SIZE 4mm
If youre knitting a bigger

project like a comfort blanket,
this yarn would be a great
choice. With a larger ball size
that gives you 590m for less
than 5, its great value for
money and comes in eight
pastels or seven marl shades.
Its durable and easy to care for
as its machine washable, as well
as soft, supple and snuggly.
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
01535 609798
PlaYful Days
Dress up and have fun with cute
costumes and handmade toys!
BUNNY CUDDLES
All handmade soft toys are special, but Emma Kings cute
and cuddly knitted bunny is extra adorable!
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PLAYFUL DAYS
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YOU WILL NEED
Q Patons
100% Cotton DK
(100% cotton, 100g/210m ball)
One ball of each:
Yarn A Denim (2697)
Yarn B Nougat (2715)
Yarn C Kiwi (2703)
Yarn D Cream (2692)
Q Toy stuffing
Q Two buttons
Patons 01484 681881
MEASUREMENTS
25cm/10in tall
ABBREVIATIONS
very child has one one special

cuddly toy that they take
everywhere, fall asleep with every
night and cant bear to be parted from.
And isnt it extra special when that one
teddy is one thats hand-made and
stitchedtogether with love? We cant
guarantee this bunny will be your
childsone special toy, but we think we
can say that its sure to be loved. Its knit
up in soft natural fibres and finished
with asimple colourwork tank top. The
pretty flowers on the top are great for
using up scraps of yarn, too.
K BUNNY
BODY
Yarn D.
Row 1 Purl.
Row 2 K1, (M1, K1) to end. [21 sts]
Row 3 Purl.
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 Knit.
Row 7 Purl.
Row 9 Purl.
Row 10 Knit.
Row 11 Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 10 more times.
Row 32 K5, k2tog, (K4, k2tog) to last 5 sts,
K5. [41 sts]
Row 33 Purl.
Row 34 K1, (k2tog) to end. [21 sts]

Row 35 Purl.
Thread yarn through remaining stitches
and pull together.
Use the thread to sew the side seam of
the body, leaving a small gap to insert
stuffing.
LEGS (MAKE 2)
Yarn D.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 4 Purl.
Row 5 K1, M1, K to last st, M1, K1. [21 sts]
Row 6 Purl.
Row 7 Knit.
Row 8 Purl.
Next row K8, k2togtbl, K1, k2tog, K8.
[19 sts]
Next row Purl.
Next row Knit.
Next row Purl.
Next row K9, M1, K1, M1, K9.
[21 sts]
Next row P10, M1, P1, M1, P10. [23 sts]
Rep last 2 rows until 31 sts rem.
Next row Knit.
Next row Purl.
Next row Knit.
Cast off, using the thread to sew the
seam of the leg.
FEET PADS (MAKE 2)
Yarn D.
Row 1 Purl.
Row 3 Purl.
[9 sts]
Next row Purl.
Next row Knit.
Next row Purl.
Rep last 2 rows twice more.
Next row K2, k2tog, K1, k2tog, K2. [7 sts]
Next row Purl.
Next row K1, k2tog, K1, k2tog, K1. [5 sts]
Cast off and at the same time k2tog at
each end of the cast-off row, leaving
enough thread to sew the pad to the
opening at the base of the leg. You must
insert the stuffing into the leg before
sewing the pad into place.
ARMS (MAKE 2)
Yarn D.
Row 1 Purl.
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small stitches and matching sewing

Tip Use
thread when sewing the bunny together.

Row 3 Purl.
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 Knit.
Row 7 Purl.
Row 31 Purl.
Row 33 Purl.
Thread yarn through rem sts and pull
together.
the body, leaving a small gap to insert
stuffing.
HEAD
Yarn D.
Row 1 Purl.
Row 3 Purl.
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 Knit.
Row 7 Purl.
Row 8 K5, (M1, K5) to end.
[29 sts]
Row 9 Purl.
Row 10 Knit.
Row 11 Purl.
Row 12 (K3, M1) to last 2 sts, K2. [38 sts]
Row 13 Purl.
Row 14 Knit.
Row 15 Purl.
Row 16 K3, M1, (K4, M1) to last 3 sts, K3.
[47 sts]
Row 17 Purl.
Row 18 Knit.
Row 19 Purl.
Row 22 K1, k2tog, (K2, k2tog) to end.
[35 sts]
Row 23 Purl.
Row 25 Purl.
Row 26 (K2tog) to end.
[9 sts]
Row 27 Purl.
Thread yarn through rem sts and pull
together.
the head, leaving a small gap to insert
stuffing.
Repeat last 2 rows twice more.

Row 24 K17, turn, leaving rem sts on a
holder.
Next row Cast off 7 sts, P to end. [10 sts]
Row 3 Purl.
Row 11 Purl.
Row 12 Knit.
Row 13 Purl.
Row 22 K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog.
[11 sts]
Row 23 Purl.
Row 28 K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog.
[5 sts]
Row 29 P2tog, P to last 2 sts, p2tog.
[3 sts]
Row 30 K3tog and fasten off.
Next row K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [9 sts]

Next row Purl.
Next row K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [8 sts]
Repeat last two rows until 6 sts rem.
Next row Purl.
Cast off.
Rejoin yarn to remaining 10 sts and knit
toend.
Next row Purl.
Next row K2tog, K to end. [9 sts]
Next row Purl.
Repeat last two rows until 6 sts rem.
Cast off.
TO MAKE UP
Sew the head to the top centre of
thebody.
Stitch the arms to the body at the
shoulders and sew the legs to base of
thebody.
Sew the ears to the top of the head with
approx. 2cm gap in between.
Using the photo on p68 as a guide, sew
the buttons into position for the eyes and
work a cross stitch for the nose in Yarn A.
BACK
Yarn B.
Row 1 K1, (P1, K1) to end.
Repeat last two rows twice more.
Row 4 Knit.
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 Knit.
Repeat last two rows 12 more times.
Next row Purl.
Cast off.
BUNNYS TANK TOP

FRONT
Yarn B.
Row 1 K1, (P1, K1) to end.
Repeat last 2 rows twice more.
TO MAKE UP
Join right shoulder. Using Yarn A pick up
and knit 39 sts around neck, starting at left
shoulder and working all the way around
and work as follows:
Row 1 K1 (P1, K1) to end.
Cast off in pattern.
Join left shoulder. Join both side seams,
leaving 2cm gap for the armholes.
Work rows 4-17 as rows 1-14 in the chart

below.
Change to Yarn B and work as follows:
Row 18 Knit.
Row 19 Purl.
Key
Yarn C Green (2703)
Yarn A Blue (2697)
Yarn D Cream (2692)
Yarn B Pink (2715)
Chart
14
13
12
11
10
EARS (MAKE 2)
Yarn D.
Row 1 Purl.
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20
15
10
ANIMAL MAGIC
These hats are so cute, and so speedy to knit, youll want
to make all six adorable designs. By Rosee Woodland.
Great for
stashbusting
presents
in
Th e hats a re kn it ted
th e ro und so th ere a re
no seams to press
agai nst lit tle heads
blunt end of a knitting needle can be useful

Tip The
for pushing the stuffing into the tips of the long
ears on the bunny hat. Mind your ngers!
H
YOU WILL NEED
Q Sublime,
Extra Fine Merino

DK (100% extra fine merino)
1 ball of each:
CHICK
MC Sunday (349)
CC Red Hot (167)
BEAR
MC Caramel (376)
CC Alabaster (003)
DINO
MC Red Hot (167)
CC Black Cherry (364)
CAT
MC Black (013)
CC Alabaster (003)
Q Sublime, Baby Cashmere
Merino Silk DK (75% extra fine
merino, 20% silk, 5%
cashmere)
BUNNY
MC Vanilla (003)
CC Audrey (351)
PIGLET
MC Audrey (351)
CC Penelope (374)
Q A set of 4mm DPNs
Q A set of 3mm DPNs
Q A small amount of toy stuffing
Q Two stitch markers
Q A darning needle
Sublime 01924 369666
www.sublimeyarns.com
TENSION
needles
ABBREVIATIONS
SIZING COLOUR KEY

colour-coded measurements.
Q 0-3months Q 3-6 months

Q 6-12 months Q 1-2 years
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ow could you possibly resist

making one of these gorgeous
little hats for a baby you know?
Knit one and youll probably want to knit
all six straight away. Designer Rosee
Woodland says, Although I think the
rabbit is probably the cutest, the piglet
is actually my favourite just because it
makes me giggle.
The hats are knitted in the round so
there are no seams to press against a
childs head. Young children often have
very sensitive skin, so its important to
use a yarn like the Sublime ones Rosees
chosen here that wont irritate them.
K BASIC HAT
Cast on 68 (72: 80: 88) sts in MC on 3mm
needles and join to knit in the round. Place
marker to indicate the beginning of the
round.
SIZES 0-3 & 3-6 ONLY
Rounds 1-4 (Knit 2, purl 2) to end.
Round 5 Switch to CC and continue rib.
Rounds 6-9 Switch back to MC and continue
rib.
SIZES 6-12 & 1-2 ONLY
Rounds 1-5 (Knit 2, purl 2) to end.
Round 6 Switch to CC and continue rib.
Rounds 7-10 Switch back to MC and
continue rib.
ALL SIZES
Knit 14 (18: 21: 24) rounds.
SIZE 0-3 ONLY
Round 24 [(K4, k2tog) twice, K3, k2tog] 4
times. [56 sts]
Knit 2 rounds.
times. [44 sts]
Knit 2 rounds.
times. [32 sts]
Knit 2 rounds.
Round 33 [(K1, k2tog) twice, k2tog] 4 times.
[20 sts]
Knit 1 round.
Round 35 [(K2tog) twice, K1] 4 times. [12 sts]
Break off yarn, thread through sts and fasten
off.
SIZE 3-6 ONLY
Round 28 (K4, k2tog) 12 times. [60 sts]
Knit 2 rounds.
Knit 2 rounds
Knit 2 rounds
Knit 1 round.
Round 39 K2tog 12 times. [12 sts]
Break off yarn, thread through stitches and
fasten off.
SIZE 6-12 ONLY
Knit 2 rounds.
Knit 2 rounds.
Knit 2 rounds.
Knit 2 rounds.
Knit 2 rounds.
Knit 1 round.
Round 50 K2tog 10 times. [10 sts]
Break off yarn, thread through stitches and
fasten off.
SIZE 1-2 ONLY
Knit 2 rounds
Knit 2 rounds
Knit 2 rounds
Round 45 (K3, k2tog) 11 times.
[44 sts]
Knit 2 rounds.
Round 48 (K2, k2tog) 11 times.
[33 sts]
Knit 2 rounds.
Knit 1 round.
Round 53 (K2tog) 11 times. [11 sts]
Take time attaching the

spikes you want them
to look neat.
PLAYFUL DAYS
Break off yarn, thread through sts and fasten
off.
BUNNY EARS
Make two in MC with 4mm needles.
Make two in CC with 3mm needles.
Cast on 9 sts.
Row 1 and every alt row Sl 1, purl to end.
Row 2 Sl 1, knit to end
Row 4 Sl 1, K3, M1, K1, M1, K4. [11 sts]
Row 6 As row 2.
Row 8 Sl 1, K4, M1, K1, M1, K5. [13 sts]
Row 10 As row 2.
Row 12 As row 2.
Row 14 As row 2.
Row 16 Sl 1, K3, SSK, K1, K2tog, K4. [11 sts]
Row 18 As row 2.
Row 22 As row 2.
Row 26 As row 2
Row 28 Sl 1, SSK, K1, K2tog, K1. [5 sts]
Row 30 SSK, K1, K2tog. [3 sts]
Row 31 Sl 1, P2tog, PSSO.
Fasten off remaining stitch
Pin the ears on before

sewing them in place.
PIGLET EARS
Cast on 9 sts.
Row 2 Sl 1, knit to end.
Row 4 As row 2.
Row 6 Sl 1, K3, M1, K1, M1, K4. [11 sts]
Row 8 Sl 1, K4, M1, K1, M1, K5. [13 sts]
Row 9 Sl 1, knit to end.
Row 16 Sl 1, SSK, K1, K2tog, K1. [5 sts]
Row 18 SSK, K1, K2tog. [3 sts]
Row 19 Sl 1, P2tog, PSSO.
Fasten off remaining stitch.
STEP-BY-STEP MAKE 1 INCREASE (M1)

right-hand needle under the
loop or line of yarn that lies
between the two stitches and
pick it up as a stitch.
2 Slip the picked-up stitch on

to the left-hand needle.
3 Insert the tip of the

right-hand needle into the
back of the picked-up stitch
and knit this stitch.
4 Pull the stitch all the way

through and you will have an
extra stitch on your righthand needle.
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PLAYFUL DAYS
BEAR EARS
Cast on 9 sts.
Row 2 Sl 1, K3, M1, K1, M1, K4. [11 sts]
Row 4 Sl 1, K4, M1, K1, M1, K5. [13 sts]
Rows 6 & 8 Sl 1, knit to end
Row 10 Sl 1, K3, SSK, K1, K2tog, K4.
[11 sts]
[9 sts]
[7 sts]
Row 15 Sl 1, cast off purlwise.
TO MAKE UP
Sew in ends of hat.
For Bunny, Bear and Piglet ears, sew right sides
together using MC yarn. Turn right sides out
and lightly stuff with toy stuffing. Block gently.
Pin in place on hat using image as a guide. Sew
front to hat using CC and back to hat using MC.
For Cat, Dino and Chick, block appendages
gently and stuff firmly. Pin in place on hat using
images as a guide. Sew to hat using CC.
If the family has a cat, knit the cat

hat in the same colours as the pet!
TRIANGLE HEAD PIECES

CHICK Using CC, make one in large size, and
two small.
CAT Using MC, make two in large size.
DINO Using CC, make three in large size.
Cast on 20 (24) sts using 3mm DPNs and join
to knit in the round.
Knit 4 rounds, placing markers at sts 1 and 11
(13).
Row 5 K1, SSK, K4 (6), k2tog, K2, SSK, K4 (6),
k2tog, K1 [16 (20) sts]
Row 6 Knit.
Row 7 K1, SSK, K2 (4), k2tog, K2, SSK, K2 (4),
k2tog, K1. [12 (16) sts]
Row 8 Knit
Stuff the dino spikes

firmly so they dont
flop over.
SMALL SIZE ONLY

Row 9 K1, SSK, k2tog, K2, SSK, k2tog, K1 [8 sts]
LARGE SIZE ONLY
Row 9 K1, SSK, K2, k2tog, K2, SSK, K2, k2tog,
K1 [12 sts]
Row 10 Knit
Row 11 K1, SSK, k2tog, K2, SSK, k2tog, K1.
[8 sts]
Graft remaining 8 sts together to form a
triangular shape.
STEP-BY-STEP KNIT WITH 4 DPNS
1 Cast a third of the stitches

onto each needle, leaving
them hanging as you go.
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2 Your three needles will look

like this.
3 With needles in a triangle

and base of sts facing the
middle, place a marker after
the last stitch and pull the yarn
through it.
4 Knit into the first stitch

with the 4th needle holding
the yarn taut. When 1st
needle is empty, use it as
your working needle.
BEAR NECESSITIES
Keep baby warm in this all-in-one polar bear set, knitted
in cosy soft yarn. By Fiona McTague.
pe rfect fo r th ose
days whe n ba by
needs to be w ra pped
up sn ug !
easy-wash,
super soft
yarn
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W
YOU WILL NEED
Q Sirdar
Snowflake Chunky
(100% polyester, 25g/62m)
Milky (630)
Q 2 stitch holders
Q 2 safety pins
Q 7 buttons
Q Small amount of black yarn
for embroidery
Sirdar 01924 371501
www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
Yarn used knits as aran to this
measure 10x10cm (4x4in) in
stst using 5mm needles.
ABBREVIATIONS
e cant get over just how cute

this adorable baby suit is! Knit
in Sirdars classic Snowflake
yarn, it has a unique texture and soft
touch that youll love to handle and baby
will love to be wrapped up in. It can be
difficult to see your stitches in this yarn,
so make sure you pay attention as you
knit its not a project for TV knitting!
and check your stitch count regularly to
ensure a perfect finish.
K LEFT LEG
Cast on 33 (35: 37) sts using 4mm needles.
Work in garter st until knitting meas 3cm.
Beg with a K row cont in st st, inc one st at
each end of every alt row until there are
49(53: 59) sts on your needle.
Cont straight until leg meas 12 (15: 18) cm
ending with a P row.
SHAPE CROTCH
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Dec 1 st at each end of next row and
2 (2: 3) foll alt rows. [39 (43: 47) sts]
Work 1 row. **
Cut off yarn and leave sts on a spare
needle.
SIZING COLOUR KEY

and youre off.
Q 0-3 months Q 3-6 months

Q 6-12 months
RIGHT LEG
Work as given for Left Leg to **.
MAIN BODY
Work across sts of Right Leg then Left Leg.
[78 (86: 94) sts]
Next row Purl.
Cont straight until work meas 7cm from
beg of crotch shaping, ending with a P row.
DIVIDE FOR OPENING
[74 (82: 90) sts]
LENGTH TO
SHOULDER
SLEEVE LENGTH
INSIDE LEG
LENGTH
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LEFT FRONT
Cont on these sts for a further 9 (10: 11) cm
ending with a wrong side row.
SHAPE NECK
K to last 4 (5: 6) sts, slip these sts on
aholder.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on every row until
10 (11: 12) sts rem.
Cont straight until work meas 44 (47:
52) cm from cast-on edge, ending at
armhole edge.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off 5 (6: 6) sts at beg of next row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 5 (5: 6) sts.
BACK
With wrong side facing, join on yarn,
Pacross next 36 (40: 46) sts, turn and work
on these sts for back.
Cont until work meas 44 (47: 52) cm from
cast-on edge, ending with a P row.
SHAPE SHOULDERS
Cast off 5 (6: 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Leave rem 16 (18: 22) sts on a spare
needle.
RIGHT FRONT
With wrong side facing, join on yarn to
next st, P to end. [19 (21: 22) sts]
Cont on these sts for a further 9 (10:
11) cm, ending at front edge.
3-6 mths
6-9 mths
cm
53
56
59
in
21
22
23
cm
44
47
52
in
17
19
20
cm
14
16
18
in
cm
12
14
17
in
YARN
Yarn Milky (630)
DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES

Next row P19 (21: 22), turn and work on
these sts for left front.
0-3 mths
SIZE
TO FIT CHEST

36) cm from cast-on edges, ending with
aright side row.
Sirdar Snowflake (25g/62m ball)
10
12
PLAYFUL DAYS
44 (47: 52)cm
17 (18: 20)in
BODY
Fasten the
front of the
polar bear suit
with pretty
pearl buttons.
SLEEVE
SHAPE NECK
K4 (5: 6) sts, slip these sts on a holder, then
Kto end of row.
SLEEVES
Work in garter st until work meas 3cm.

10(11: 12) sts rem.
Cont straight until work meas 44 (47: 52) cm
from cast-on edge, ending at armhole edge.

Work in st st, AT THE SAME TIME inc one st
at each end of the next row and every foll
3rd row until there are 36 (40: 46) sts.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Work 1 row.

18) cm from cast on edge, ending with
awrong-side row.
Cast off loosely.
14 (16: 18) cm
5 (6: 7) in
STEP-BY-STEP P2TOG PURL TWO TOGETHER
1 Push the point of your

right-hand needle through the
first two stitches on your
left-hand needle, going from
right to left as you would for
apurl stitch.
2 Bring the yarn anticlockwise around the needle,

between the two needles.
3 Pull the yarn through both

stitches, as you would if
working a purl stitch, and drop
both from the left-hand
needle.
Purling two stitches together

decreases your stitch count
by one, and the decrease
stitch leans to the right. This
is how a series looks on the
right side of stocking stitch.
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leftover yarn make a spare bootee and

Tip With
mitten just in case one gets lost!
HOOD
Join shoulder seams.
With right side facing, and using 4mm
needles, K4 (5: 6) sts from right front holder,
pick up and knit 10 sts up right side of front
neck, then K across 7 (8: 10) sts from back
neck, k2tog, K across last 7 (8: 10) sts, pick up
and knit 10 sts down left side of front neck,
4(5: 6) sts from holder. [43 (47: 53) sts]
Work in garter st for 4 rows.
Next row (WS) K3 (4: 5) and slip these sts
onto a safety pin, K1 (2: 4), *m1, K7, rep from
* to last 4 (6: 9) sts, m1, K1 (2: 4), slip last
3 (4: 5) sts onto a safety pin. [49 (53: 59) sts]
Beg with a P row cont in st st until hood
meas 12 (14: 16) cm, ending with a P row.
SHAPE TOP
Next row K32 (34: 37), turn.
Next row Sl 1, P12, p2tog, turn.
Next row Sl 1, K12, skpo, turn.
Rep the last 2 rows until all sts are worked off
each side of centre sts.
Leave rem 13 sts on a holder.
HOOD EDGING
With right side facing, and using 4mm
needles, slip 3 (4: 5) sts from right side of
hood onto a needle, pick up and knit 15 (18:
21) sts up right side of hood, K centre 14 sts,
pick up and knit 15 (18: 21) sts down left side
of hood and knit 3 (4: 5) sts from left side of
hood. [50 (58: 66) sts]
BUTTONHOLE BAND
With right side facing and using 4mm
needles, pick up and knit 44 sts up right
sideof front opening to neck.
Buttonhole row K3, *k2tog, yf, K4; rep
from* 6 times, k2tog, yf, K3.
Knit 1 row.
Cast off.
BUTTON BAND
Work to match Buttonhole band omitting
buttonholes.
EARS (MAKE 4)
Beg with a K row, work 8 rows st st.
Next row K2tog, K6, k2tog. [8 sts]
Next row P2tog, P4, p2tog. [6 sts]
Cast off loosely.
Join side and top edges of 2 pieces together
to make 1 complete ear.
Sew ears in position to top of hood.
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Embroider details on
the bootees to make
them look like bears.
MAKING UP
Sew on sleeves. Join leg and crotch seams.
Sew on buttons.
MITTENS (MAKE 2)
Starting with a K row, work 8 (10, 12) rows in
st st.
SHAPE TOP
Row 1 K1, *skpo, K2 (3: 4), k2tog, K1; rep
from * twice, K1.
Row 2 P to end.
Row 3 *Skpo, K1 (2: 3), k2tog, K1; rep from *
twice.
Row 4 P to end.
Cast off.
MAKING UP
Join seam, reversing seam on cuff.
BOOTEES (MAKE 2)
Row 1 K to end.
Row 2 K1, m1, K5 (7: 9), m1, K1, m1, K5 (7: 9),
m1, K1. [17 (21: 25) sts]
Rows 3, 5 and 7 K to end.
Row 4 K2, m1, K5 (7: 9), m1, K3, m1, K5 (7: 9),
m1, K2. [21 (25: 29) sts]
Row 6 K3, m1, K5 (7: 9), m1, K5, m1, K5 (7: 9),
m1, K3. [25 (29: 33) sts]
Starting with a K row, work 6 rows in st st.
SHAPE INSTEP
Row 1 K14 (15: 16), skpo, turn.
Row 2 Sl 1, P4 (6: 8), p2tog, turn.
Row 3 Sl 1, K4 (6: 8), skpo, turn.
Rep rows 2 & 3, 2 (3: 3) times more, then rep
row 2 again.
Next row Sl 1, K to end.
Next row P8 (4: 11), m1, *P1 (5: 1), m1; rep
from * 0 (2: 0) times, P8 (5: 11). [19 (23: 25) sts]
Work in garter st for 12 (14: 16) rows.
Cast off.
EARS (MAKE 4)
Beg with a K row, work in garter st for 4 rows.
Next row K2tog, k2tog. [2 sts]
Next row P2.
Cast off loosely.
MAKING UP
Join sole and back seam.
Stitch linings to ears in pairs.
Stitch ears to each side of bootee.
Using Black yarn, embroider nose and
ears.
BUNNY HOP
Super sweet yet super simple, Jane Burnss
little slippers are sure to melt your heart!
Perfect
for Weeken
d
knitting
Th e lit tle face s

gi ve th ese bu nn ie s
th ei r cha racter
pattern comes in one size, but theres a clever way of getting other sizes from
Tip This
the same design. Using diferent yarns with the appropriate needles will afect
the nished size for instance, aran yarn on 5mm needles will make a size bigger.
GARTER
STITCH
DK
WEIGHT
4MM
YOU WILL NEED

Q Peter
Pan Merino Baby DK

(100% Merino wool, 50g/116m)
1 ball of each:
Yarn A White (3030)
Yarn B Pink (3036)
Q Scraps of black yarn for eyes
www.tbramsden.co.uk
TENSION
FINISHED SIZE
11.5cm long to fit 6-18 months
ABBREVIATIONS
ven the least sentimental among

you wont be able to resist these
adorable slippers. Theyre so
simple to knit, making them great for
beginners who are ready to move on,
orfor experienced knitters who want
something for in front of the TV. The
foot is made all in one piece, with just
the ears and tails to sew on at the end.
K BUNNY SLIPPERS
Yarn A.
Rows 1 & 2 Knit.
Row 3 K2, M1, K1, M1, K1. [6 sts]
Rows 46 Knit.
Row 7 K3, M1, K1, M1, K2. [8 sts]
Rows 810 Knit.
Row 11 K4, M1, K1, M1, K3. [10 sts]
Rows 1214 Knit.
Cast on 10 sts, K10, k2tog, knit to end.
[19 sts]
Cast on 10 sts, K10, k2tog, knit to end.
[28 sts]
Row 17 Knit.
Row 18 K9, P1, K8, P1, K9.
Row 19 K13, M1, K3, M1, K12. [30 sts]
Row 20 K9, P1, K10, P1, K9.
Row 21 Knit.
Repeat rows 20 & 21 once more.
Repeat row 20.
Row 25 K14, M1, K3, M1, K13. [32 sts]
Row 26 K9, P1, K12, P1, K9.
Row 27 Knit.
Repeat rows 26 & 27 10 times in total.
Repeat row 26.
SHAPE TOE
Row 1 K2tog, K28, k2tog. [30 sts]
Row 2 K8, P1, K12, P1, K8.
Row 3 K2tog, K26, k2tog. [28 sts]
Row 4 K7, P1, K12, P1, K7.
Row 5 K5, k2tog, K1, k2tog, K8, k2tog,
K1, k2tog, K5. [24 sts]
Row 6 K6, P1, K10, P1, K6.
Row 7 K2tog, K5, k2tog, K6, k2tog, K5,
k2tog. [20 sts]
Row 8 K5, P1, K8, P1, K5.
Row 9 K3, k2tog, K1, k2tog, K4, k2tog,
K1, k2tog, K3. [16 sts]
Row 10 K4, P1, K6, P1, K4.
Row 11 K2tog, K3, k2tog, K2, k2tog, K3,
k2tog. [12 sts]
Row 12 K3, P1, K4, P1, K3.
Row 13 K1, k2tog, K1, (k2tog) twice, K1,
k2tog, K1. [8 sts]
Row 14 K2, P1, K2, P1, K2.
Row 15 K2tog, (sl1, k2tog, psso) twice.
[3 sts]
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, thread
through rem 3 sts and pull closed.
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Create sleepy eyes for your bunnies by

working two separate backstitches.
Wrap yarn around two discs of card to

make your pom-poms quick and easy!
EARS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 7 sts using Yarn A held double.
Rows 16 Knit.
Row 7 K2, M1, K3, M1, K2. [9 sts]
Rows 812 Knit.
Row 13 K1, k2tog, K3, k2tog, K1. [7 sts]
Row 14 Knit.
Row 15 K2, sl1, k2tog, psso, K2. [5 sts]
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, thread
through rem 5 sts and pull closed.
INNER EAR (MAKE 2)
Cast on 7 sts using Yarn B.
Rows 13 Knit.
Cast off.
Position in centre of outer ear and sew
in place.
TO MAKE UP
Sew back seams closed. Using photos
asa guide, attach ears and darn on
nose using Yarn B. Using single strand
of black yarn, embroider on eyes. Using
Yarn A, make two pom-poms approx
4cm wide and sew on to back seam of
each slipper for tails.
suit plus
extras to
keep cosy!
Kn it th e cute
patche s usin g ou r
easy -t o-fo llow
chart
WOOF WOOF
PLAYFUL DAYS
f youre looking for a playful baby

outfit thats simply stunning, we think
weve found the project for you! This
adorable doggy baby set is sure to
become a firm favourite and is perfect
for photo shoots.
Though it might look complicated,
the majority of the project is plain
stocking stitch, with a bit of simple
intarsia for the patches. Add some easy
shaping and some ribbing for a good fit,
and youve got a fast and fun project
thats sure to make an impression! If
youre looking for a smaller design, the
adorable bootees could be worked in an
evening, and with their sweet flappy
ears and embroidered faces, they have
apersonality all of their own!
YOU WILL NEED

For the Babygrow:
Q Sirdar Country Style (40%
nylon, 30% wool, 30% acrylic,
50g/155m)
Yarn M Grey (434)
Yarn A Cream (411)
Yarn B Chocolate (530)
Q 7 buttons
For the Bootees
Q Sirdar Country Style
Chocolate (530)
Q Small amount of black yarn for
embroidery
For the Mittens
Q Sirdar Country Style
Chocolate (530)
For all pieces
Q 5 stitch holders or safety pins
K NOTE: Read the Chart from right to left on

knit rows and from left to right on purl rows.
Use separate lengths of yarn for each motif
and twist yarns together on wrong side of
work to avoid a hole.

Beg with a K row cont in st st, inc one st
ateach end of the 3rd and every foll alt
rowuntil there are 58 (64: 72) sts, ending
with a P row.
PLACE CHART
Next row Inc in first st, K18 (22: 26),
workacross row 1 of Chart, K17 (21: 25),
incin last st.
Next row P19 (23: 27), work across row 2
ofChart, P20 (24: 28).
Cont to work from Chart at the same
timeinc on every alt row until there are
74(82: 90) sts.
Cont straight until leg measures 12 (15:
18) cm ending with a P row.
SHAPE CROTCH
LEFT LEG
For yarn stockists contact Sirdar

01924 371501 www.sirdar.co.uk

Dec 1 st at each end of next row and the
3(4: 5) foll alt rows. [60 (66: 72) sts]

needles and yarn M.
SIZE
0-3mths
3-6mths
6-9mths
cm
53
56
59
in
21
22
23
cm
44
47
52
in
17
19
20
cm
14
16
18
in
cm
12
14
17
in
Yarn M Grey (434)
Yarn A Cream (411)
TO FIT CHEST
LENGTH TO SHOULDER
44 (47: 52) cm
17 (19: 20) in
BODY
Rib row *K1, P1; rep from * to end.

Rep the last row for 3 (4: 5) cm, ending with
a right side row.
Inc row Rib 2 (4: 2) *M1, rib 4; rep from * to
last 2 (4: 2) sts, M1, rib 2 (4: 2).
[50 (54: 60) sts]
SLEEVE LENGTH
INSIDE LEG LENGTH
YARN Sirdar Country Style (50g/155m ball)

All in one
Bootees
SLEEVE
Mittens
14 (16: 18) cm
5 (6: 7) in
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PLAYFUL DAYS
Work 1 row.**.
Cut off yarn and leave sts on a spare
needle.
Cont to work from Chart at the same time

cont on these sts for a further 9 (10: 11) cm,
ending with a wrong side row.
RIGHT LEG
SHAPE NECK
Using yarn M only, work as given for left leg

WITHOUT placing Chart to **.
K to last 6 (7: 8) sts, slip these sts on a

holder.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on every row
until 16 (18: 20) sts rem.
Cont straight until work measures
44 (47: 52) cm from cast-on edge,
ending at armhole edge.
MAIN BODY
Work across sts of right leg then left leg.
[120 (132: 144) sts]
Next row P.
PLACE CHART
Next row K20 (23: 26), work across row 1 of
Chart, K to end.
Next row P81 (90: 99), work across row 2 of
Chart, P to end.
Cont to work from Chart and at the same
time cont straight until work measures 7cm
from beg of crotch shaping, ending with a
P row.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Work 1 row.
BACK
With WS facing, join on yarn, P next 60 (66:
72) sts, turn and work on these sts for back.
Work 10 rows.
DIVIDE FOR OPENING
PLACE CHART

[114 (126: 138) sts]
Cont until work meas 32 (34: 36) cm from
cast-on edges, ending with a RS row.

Chart, K21 (24: 27).
Chart, P20 (23: 26).
Cont to work from Chart at the same time
cont straight until work measures 44 (47: 52)
cm from cast-on edge, ending with a P row.
DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES

Next row P27 (30: 33) turn and work on
these sts for left front.
SHAPE SHOULDERS
LEFT FRONT
PLACE CHART
Chart, K3 (4: 5).
Chart, P5 (7: 9).

Leave rem 28 (30: 32) sts on a spare needle.
The patch chart is repeated and simple to

follow, which is great for beginners.
Cont on these sts for a further 9 (10: 11) cm,

ending at front edge.
SHAPE NECK
Next row K6 (7: 8), slip these sts on a
holder, then K to end.
16(18: 20) sts rem.
Cont straight until work measures 44 (47:
52) cm from cast-on edge, ending at
armhole edge.
RIGHT FRONT
With wrong side facing, join on yarn to next
st, P to end. [27 (30: 33) sts]
SHAPE SHOULDER
STEP-BY-STEP ADD COLOUR MID-ROW
1 Hold the new colour at the

back of your work and insert
your needle ready to work
the next stitch.
2 Wind the new colour

around the right-hand
needle and work the stitch.
3 As you knit, twist the tail end

of the new colour with the ball
end as you go across the row
to weave it in.
4 When you finish one

section of colour, twist it
with the next colour to stop
holes forming.
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you want longer legs, just work

Tip Ifmore
rows in stocking stitch
before starting the crotch shaping.
TENSION
measure 10x10cm (4x4in) in
ABBREVIATIONS
M1 make 1 st by picking up the
yarn between 2 sts and knitting
into the back loop
skpo slip 1 st, knit 1 st and pass
the slipped st over the knitted st
yf yarn forward
Work 1 row.
SLEEVES (BOTH ALIKE)

needles and yarn M.
Rep last row for 4cm, end with a RS row.
Inc row Rib 4 (2: 2) sts, *M1, rib 3, rep from
* to last 3 (3: 1) sts, M1, rib 3 (3: 1).
[36 (42: 48) sts]
PLACE CHART
Chart, K9 (12: 15).
Chart, P8 (11: 14).
Cont to work from Chart, and at the same
time inc one st at each end of the next
rowand every foll 3rd row until there are
52 (60: 68) sts.
Cont straight until work measures 14 (16:
18) cm from cast-on edge, ending with a
wrong side row.
Cast off.
HOOD
Before working the hood, join the
shoulder seams.
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With right side facing, using 3mm

needles and yarn M, K6 (7: 8) sts from right
front holder, pick up and K14 sts up right
side of front neck, increasing one st at
centre, K across sts from back neck, pick up
and K14 sts down left side of front neck,
K6(7: 8) sts from holder. [69 (73: 77) sts]
Next row P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Next row K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Rep the last 2 rows twice more.
Next row Rib 5 (6: 7) and slip these sts
onto a holder, rib 2 (3: 4), *M1, rib 5; rep
from * to last 7 (9: 11) sts, M1, rib 2 (3: 4),
slip last 5 (6: 7) sts onto a holder.
[71 (73: 75) sts]
Beg with a P row cont in st st until hood
measures 12 (14: 16) cm, ending with a
Prow.
SHAPE TOP
Next row K46 (47: 48), turn.
Next row Sl 1, P19, p2tog, turn.
Next row Sl 1, K19, skpo turn.
Rep the last 2 rows until all sts are worked
off each side of centre sts.
Leave rem 21 sts on a holder.
PLAYFUL DAYS
Crochet a simple chain so

the mittens dont get lost.
Embroider the features on the bootees

to give them a cute doggy face.
PATCH CHART
HOOD EDGING
EARS (MAKE 2 )

Yarn M, slip 5 (6: 7) sts from right side of
hood onto a needle, pick up and K25 (29:
33) sts up right side of hood, K centre 21 sts,
pick up and K25 (29: 33) sts down left side of
hood and rib 5 (6: 7) sts from left side of
hood. [81 (91: 101) sts]
Rib 7 rows.
Cast off in rib.

YarnB.
Inc one st at each end of the next row and
3foll alt rows. [22 sts]
Work 20 rows straight.
Dec one st at each end of the next row
and5 foll alt rows. [8 sts]
Cast off.
20
10
BUTTONHOLE BAND
With RS facing, using 3mm needles pick
up and K56 (62: 68) sts up right side of front
opening to neck.
Work 2 rows rib.
Buttonhole row Rib 3, (k2tog, yf, rib 6 (7: 8)
sts) 6 times, k2tog, yf, rib 3.
Rib 3 rows. Cast off in rib.
EAR LININGS (MAKE 2)

YarnB.
Work as given for ears.
CHART KEY
MAKE UP EARS
Sew on sleeves. Join leg and crotch seams.
Sew on buttons.
M (Grey)
A (Cream)
BUTTON BAND
Work to match Buttonhole band omitting
buttonholes.
Stitch linings to ears in pairs. Stitch ears to

each side of hood.
STEP-BY-STEP SKPO

next stitch as if you were to
knit, but instead slip the
stitch off and on to the
right-hand needle.
2 Knit the next stitch as

normal.
3 Now insert the left-hand

needle into the slipped stitch
on the right-hand needle and
lift it over the knitted stitch.
4 Continue knitting until

theend of the row. This
decrease forms a leftleaningstitch.
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PLAYFUL DAYS
MITTENS
and Chocolate yarn.
Rep the last row 7 (9: 9) times more.
Work a further 8 (10: 10) rows in rib.
Starting with a K row, work 14 (18: 20) rows
in st st.
SHAPE TOP
Row 1 K2, (skpo, K6 ( 8: 10), k2tog, K2)
twice.
Row 2 P to end.
Row 3 K2, (skpo, K4 (6: 8), k2tog, K2) twice.
Row 4 P to end.
Cast off and sew up seams.
BOOTEES
needles with Chocolate.
Row 1 K to end.
Make the mittens and

bootees to complete
this cute canine outfit.
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Row 2 K1, M1, K10 (12: 14), M1, K1, M1,

K10 (12: 14), M1, K1.
Row 3 and 2 foll alt rows K to end.
Row 4 K2, M1, K10 (12: 14), M1, K3, M1,
K10 (12: 14), M1, K2.
Row 6 K3, M1, K10 (12: 14), M1, K5, M1,
K10 (12: 14), M1, K3.
Row 8 K4, M1, K10 (12: 14), M1, K7, M1,
K10 (12: 14), M1, K4. [39 (43: 47) sts.]
Starting with a K row, work 8 (10: 10) rows
st st.
SHAPE TOE
Row 1 K23 (26: 29), skpo, turn.
Row 2 Sl 1, P7 (9: 11), p2tog, turn.
Row 3 Sl 1, K7 (9: 11), skpo, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3, 3 (4: 5) times more, then
work row 2 again.
Next row Sl 1, K to end.
Next row P14 (7: 16), M1, (P0 (8: 0), M1)
0(2:0) times. P15 (8: 17). [30 (34: 34) sts]

Rep the last row 7 (9: 9) times more.
Work a further 8 (10: 10) rows in rib.
Cast off in rib.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Chocolate.
Inc one st at each end of the next row and
foll alt row. [10 sts]
Work 6 rows straight.
Dec one st at each end of the next row and
3 foll alt rows. [4 sts]
Cast off.
EAR LININGS (MAKE 2)
Chocolate.
Work as given for ears.
MAKE UP
Join the soles and back seam, reversing
the seams on cuffs. Stitch linings to ears in
Tacti le fun
for bu sy
ba bie s!
Fo ur si mple shapes,
clev er ly se wn up a re
all yo u need fo r th is
fu n project.
SQUASH
N ROLL!
Babies will love these little balls to grip,

squeeze, roll and throw. By Jane Burns.
PLAYFUL DAYS
hildren and adults alike will love

to have a go at juggling these
colourful handknitted balls. The
triangular pieces are so small that you
could easily use leftovers from your
stash great for a New Year clear-out.
YOU WILL NEED

Q Patons, Fab DK (100% acrylic,
100g/274m) 1 ball of each:

Blue (02321), Red (02323),
Forest (02319) and White
(02306)
Q 5 freezer bags
Q 5 elastic bands
Q Rice or toy stuffing
Coats Crafts 01484 681881
TENSION
ABBREVIATIONS
K JUGGLING BALL
Make five pieces in each colour.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 K1, m1, K1, m1, K1. [5 sts]
Row 4 Purl.
Row 5 K1 (m1, K1) four times. [9 sts]
Row 6 Purl.
Row 7 K2, m1, K5, m1, K2. [11 sts]
Row 8 Purl.
Row 9 K2, m1, K7, m1, K2. [13 sts]
Row 10 Purl.
Row 11 K2, m1, K9, m1, K2. [15 sts]
Row 12 Purl.
Row 13 K13, wrap and turn.
Row 14 P11, wrap and turn.
Row 15 K9, wrap and turn.
Row 16 P7, wrap and turn.
Row 17 Knit picking up wraps.
Row 18 Purl picking up wraps.
Cast off.
These work as ornaments too knit in

favourite shades and display in a bowl.
The balls are knit at a tight gauge for a

firm fabric that wont stretch too much.
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
TO MAKE UP
Place 30g of rice into a small freezer
bag, leaving a little room for the rice to
move around, then wrap an elastic
band around the top to close securely.
Cut away excess plastic and use tape or
cling film to hold down the edges.
Lay the pieces out as shown in the
diagram and sew where the sides meet.
Fold in the direction of the arrows and
sew those sides together.
Place rice bag or toy stuffing inside and
sew closed.
STEP-BY-STEP M1 MAKE 1 INCREASE

right-hand needle under the
loop or line of yarn that lies
between the two stitches and
pick it up as a stitch.
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2 Slip the picked-up stitch on

to the left-hand needle.
3 Insert the tip of the

back of the picked-up stitch
and knit this stitch.
4 Pull the stitch all the way

through and you will have an
extra stitch on your righthand needle.
SmaRt Days
Celebrate special occasions with
stylish knits for boys and girls
Th e flower deta il w ill

et ty
also wor k well as a pr
ns
ac ce ssory fo r adult fa
of th is de si gn !
A perfectg
Christenin
gift!
SWEET
THING
This bonnet and bootees set
by Jane Burns will become a
cherished family heirloom.
SMART DAYS
W
YOU WILL NEED
Q Bergre de France Ciboulette
(75% acrylic, 25% combed

wool, 50g/230m)
1 ball of Ecru (34131)
Q A pair of 3mm straight needles
Q A set of 3mm double-pointed
needles
Q A stitch marker
Q 3 buttons
Bergre de France
www.bergeredefrance.com
TENSION
ABBREVIATIONS
orked in a creamy Bergre de

France wool/acrylic blend,
this exquisite baby set will
make any little one look the picture of
sweetness and innocence. The yarn is
machine-washable, making it practical
as well as pretty, and ensuring the
delightful bonnet and bootees can get
plenty of use without worrying about
getting them dirty!
Details such as the lace trims,
matching flower and dainty buttons
really increase the appeal, making this
aduo to truly treasure. Try adding a
unique touch with the addition of
different buttons to suit the baby or
even choosing some heirloom buttons
from a treasured button box.
Whether youre knitting it for your
own tiny tot or a friends new arrival, be
ready for a chorus of ahhs!
The lace pattern of the flower petals

matches that of the bonnet.
K LACE TRIM BONNET

LACE PATTERN
Row 1 Sl 1, *K1, k2tog, yo, K1, yo, sl 1, K1,
psso; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 2 Sl 1, purl to last st, K1.
Row 3 Sl 1, k2tog *yo, K3, yo, sl 1, k2tog,
psso; rep from * to last 6 sts, yo, K3, yo, sl 1,
K1, psso, K1.
Row 4 Sl 1, purl to last st, K1.
Repeat Rows 1-4 three times in total.
Row 13 Knit.
Row 14 Purl.
Repeat Rows 13 & 14 until piece measures
15cm from cast-on edge, ending with a
purl row.
CROWN SHAPING
Place marker to mark the row where the
shaping begins.
Row 1 *K7, k2tog; rep from * to end.
[88 sts]
Row 2 Purl.
[77 sts]
Row 4 Purl.
[66 sts]
Row 6 Purl.
[55 sts]
Row 8 Purl.
[44 sts]
Row 10 Purl.
[33 sts]
Row 12 Purl.
Take extra care when sewing on the

buttons to make sure theyre secure!

[22 sts]
Row 14 Purl.
Row 15 *K2tog; rep from * to end.
[11 sts]
Row 16 *P2tog; rep from * to last st, P1.
[6sts]
Draw yarn through remaining sts, sew from
crown to marker at start of crown shaping
to form back seam.
FLOWER
Work Rows 1-4 as per bonnet pattern; work
these 4 rows three times in total.
Row 13 K3, (k3tog) to last 3 sts, K3. [29 sts]
Row 14 Purl.
Row 15 K2tog to last st, K1. [15 sts]
Row 16 P2tog to last st, P1. [8 sts]
Draw yarn through remaining sts. Sew
from centre of flower to outer edge
to form a flower.
I-CORD TIES (MAKE 2)
Cast on 4 sts using 3mm double-pointed
needles.
*Knit 1 row, slide these 4 sts to other end of
needle, do not turn work*. Rep from * to *,
pulling yarn tight across the back of i-cord
each time you start a new row.
Work cord until it measures 25cm, then
cast off. Sew to the underside of the
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SMART DAYS
Combine
lace and
stocking stitch for
a classic look
Most of the bootee is knitted in the round

to avoid seams rubbing soft baby skin
bonnet at the start of the stocking stitch.

Sew button into centre of flower and sew
flower to side of bonnet.
LACE BOOTEES (MAKE 2)
Note The lace cuff of the sock is knitted on
straight needles in the same stitch pattern
as the bonnet. The stitches are then
redistributed onto double-pointed
needles and stitches are joined into the
round. The remainder of the bootee is knit
in the round.
Work Rows 1-4 of the lace pattern twice
intotal.
Row 9 K8, k2tog, K8, k2tog, K8, k2tog, K9.
[36 sts]
Row 10 Purl.
Redistribute stitches over 3 doublepointed needles as follows:

N1 9 heel sts.
N2 18 instep sts.
N3 9 heel sts.
Join into the round taking care not to
twiststs.
Note The lace will appear to be inside
out. This lace cuff will be folded back
at the end.
Rounds 1-17 *K2, P2; rep from * to end of
round.
Round 18 *K2, P2; rep from * for sts on N1
and N2 and then cont with heel flap,
working back and forth in rows, as follows:
HEEL FLAP
Slip N3 sts onto N1. [18 sts]
Row 1 *Sl 1, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 Sl 1, purl to end.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until 20 rows have been
worked in total.
TURN HEEL
Row 1 K10, ssk, K1, turn.
Row 2 Sl1, P3, p2tog, P1, turn.
Row 3 Sl1, K4, ssk, K1, turn.
Row 5 Sl1, K6, ssk, K1, turn.
Row 7 Sl1, K8, ssk, turn.
Row 8 Sl1, P8, p2tog, turn. [10 sts]
5 heels sts and with same needle pick up

and knit 11 sts along side of heel. With
another empty needle work across
18instep sts in rib as set. With another
empty needle pick and knit 11 sts along
side of heel and knit remaining 5 heel sts.
N1 16 sts
N2 18 sts
N3 16 sts
SHAPE GUSSET
Round 1 (decrease round)
N1 Knit to 3 sts from end, K2tog, K1.
N2 Rib as set.
N3 K1, ssk, knit to end.
Round 2 Work as set.
Repeat Rounds 1 & 2 until 36 sts remain
intotal.
Continue to work Round 2 only until foot
measures 7cm (or desired length) from
base of heel. End with N3.
SHAPE TOE
Round 1 (decrease round)
N1 Knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1,
N2 K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1,
N3 K1, ssk, knit to end.
Round 2 Knit.
Work rounds 1 & 2 until 28 sts remain
in total.
Work decrease round only until 16 sts
remain. Using N1 knit across sts on N3.
Graft the toe.
Next round K5 (place marker for

beginning of round if required).
With an empty needle knit remaining
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Darn in ends, fold back lace cuff and sew

button to outer ankle on each bootee.
Ar ms and ne ck
a re edged in a
stretchy ri bbin g
pretty
ice-cream
shades!
BONNY CHARMS
Keep baby looking beautiful in
Fiona McTagues lovely Fair Isle tank top.
lengths of yarn on to bobbins

Tip Wrap
so you dont get too tangled up when
knitting the Fair Isle pattern.
esigned by Fiona McTague, this

delightful piece of baby wear
with a Fair Isle theme is the
perfect garment to wear all year round.
If youd like to make this top, but have
never tackled Fair Isle before, dont
worry. Fiona has created the colourful
horizontal bands and geometric
patterns using the clever two colour
stranding technique, so youll only ever
be working with two colours at any one
time. However, a little experience will
help as the shapings of the tank top are
done in conjunction with the pattern.
We all love passing on our skills and
crafts, and what better way to keep
traditional Fair Isle style going than by
knitting this sweet top for a new arrival?
YOU WILL NEED

Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Debbie Bliss Baby

Cashmerino (55% wool,
33%acrylic, 12% cashmere,
50g/125m)
Yarn A Clotted Cream (65)
Yarn B Apple (002)
Yarn C Peach Melba (68)
Yarn D Primrose (01)
Yarn E Royal (70)
A pair of 3mm needles
3 stitch holders
2 buttons
K BACK
**Cast on 57 (65: 73: 81) sts using 3mm
needles and yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
These 2 rows form rib.
Work in rib until work meas 3cm.
For yarn stockists, contact Designer

Yarns 01535 664222
www.designeryarns.uk.com
TENSION
measure 10x10cm (4x4in) in st st
using 4mm needles.

Beg with a K (RS) row, work in st st and patt
from chart repeating the 54 rows.
Keeping patt correct, work straight until
Back meas 14 (16: 18: 19) cm from beg,
ending with a WS row.
ABBREVIATIONS
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Keeping patt correct, cast off 5 (5: 6: 6) sts
at beg of next 2 rows. 47 (55: 61: 69) sts.
24 (27: 29: 31) cm

9 (10: 11: 12) in
FRONT &
BACK
ACTUAL CHEST
LENGTH
Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then

every foll alt row until there are 41 (47: 51:
59) sts.**
Cont straight until armhole meas 11 (12:
12: 13) cm, ending on WS row.
SHAPE SHOULDERS AND BACK NECK
Cast off 9 (11: 12: 15) sts at beg of next
2rows.
Leave rem 23 (25: 27: 29) sts on a holder.
FRONT
Work as Back from ** to **, until 14 (14:
18:18) rows less have been worked than
ofBack to start of shoulder, ending with
WS row.
SHAPE NECK
Next row Patt 15 (17: 18: 22) sts, turn and
work this side first.
Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at armhole
XL
cm
41
46
50
56
in
16
18
21
22
cm
48
53
59
65
in
19
21
23
25
cm
24
27
29
31
in
10
11
12
SIZE
TO FIT CHEST
Using buttons on one shoulder makes

it easier to slip over babys head.
YARN Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (50g/125m ball)

24 (26.5: 29.5: 32.5) cm
9.5 (10: 11: 12) in
Yarn A Clotted Cream (65)
Yarn B Apple (002)
Yarn C Peach Melba (68)
Yarn D Primrose (01)
Yarn E Royal (70)
Sizing colour key: so you can re-use this pattern, weve colour-coded
the sizing instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements.
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SMART DAYS
edge as set, at the same time dec 1 st at
neck edge only on next and every foll alt
row until 11 (13: 13: 15) sts rem.
Cont straight on Front until 6 rows less than
on Back to start of shoulder shaping have
been worked, ending with a WS row.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off rem 11 (13: 13: 15) sts.
With RS facing, slip centre 11 (13: 15:
15) sts onto a holder, rejoin yarn to rem
sts,patt to end.
Complete to match first side, reversing
shapings, work an extra row before start of
shoulder shaping, finishing with 6 extra
rows to match Back to shoulder shaping.
NECKBAND
Join right shoulder seam.
With RS facing and 3mm needles, pick up
and K8 (8: 10: 10) sts down left front neck,
K11 (13: 15: 15) sts from front, 14 (14: 18: 18)
sts up right front neck, then 23 (25: 27: 29)
sts from back neck. [56 (60: 70: 72) sts]
Row 1 (WS) *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Work in rib until work meas 2.5cm. [7 rows]
Cast off in rib.
BACK SHOULDER BUTTON BAND
With RS facing and using 3mm needles,
pick up and K17 sts across left back
shoulder from top of neckband to
armholeedge.
Beg with 2nd row work in rib as given for
Back for 4 rows ending with RS row for
nextrow.
Cast off in rib.
FRONT SHOULDER BUTTONHOLE BAND
pick up and K17 sts across left front
shoulder.
Work in rib for 1 row.
Next row Rib 3, work 2tog, yrn (to make
buttonhole) rib 8, k2tog, yrn, rib 2.
Work in rib for a further 2 rows, ending with
a WS facing for next row.
Cast off in rib.
Lay front shoulder buttonhole band over
back shoulder band so that pick up rows
match cast-off edges and sew together at
armhole edge.
ARMHOLE BORDERS (BOTH ALIKE)
pick up and K51 (67: 63: 69) sts evenly
around armhole edge.
Beg with a 2nd row, work in rib as for Back
for 6 rows.
Cast off in rib.
Join side and Armhole border seams.
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CHART KEY
STEP-BY-STEP
FAIR ISLE NEATLY
WEAVE LOOSE ENDS AND WORKING
YARN TO THE BACK OF YOUR KNITTING.
YARN A
YARN B
YARN C
YARN D
YARN E
44
1 Insert the needle into the next

stitch, take all the unused yarns over
the used yarn.
34
2 Cut off unused yarn and carry over

the other colours in use.
24
3 When changing colour on the row,

twist together the two in use.
14
4 Swap and twist the colour back for

the next colour change
5 This will keep the back of the

knitting neat and tidy.
Chart Note: When working in Fair Isle

pattern, strand yarn not in use loosely
across wrong side to keep fabric elastic.
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HELLO SUNSHINE
Th e so ft shapes of
th is ca rdi ma ke it
co mfo rtable and easy
fo r ba by to wea r on
to p of othe r laye rs.
sweet
garter stitch
edges!
your swatch with you when

Tip Take
you go button shopping, so you
can match them to the fabric colour!
hile we love special occasion

knits, were also huge fans of
clothes that are just
wearable comfortable designs that are
perfect for keeping warm, staying
stylish and showing off your favourite
knitting techniques! This adorable
cardigan fits right into this category,
while also being a classic knit thats
smart enough for any occasion. The
simple design is worked in stocking
stitch with garter stitch edgings, so its
also suitable for beginner knitters.
Sirdar Snuggly is a classic baby yarn,
super-soft on babys skin and coming in
a range of colours. Its easy care and
machine washable as well always
important with rough-and-tumble tots!
YOU WILL NEED

Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% nylon,

2 (3: 3: 3: 4) balls of Lemon(252)
A 3mm circular needle
Teddybear buttons

Sirdar 01924 231682
www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
tension: 22 sts and 28 rows
to measure 10x10cm (4x4in)
over st st using 4mm needles
K LEFT FRONT
needles. Knit 10 rows.
FRONTS & BACK
28 (30: 32: 34: 36)in

11 (11: 12: 13: 14)cm

Next row (RS) Knit.
Next row K6, P to end of row.
Rep these 2 rows until knitting measures
24(25: 28: 29: 31) cm, ending on a RS ready to
start the neck shaping.
25 (26: 30: 31.5: 35)cm

9 (10: 11: 12: 13)in
NECKLINE SHAPING
Next row (WS) Cast off 13 (13: 14: 15: 17) sts,
Pto end. [18 (20: 22: 23: 25) sts]
Next row K to last 2 sts, K2tog.
[17 (19: 21: 22: 24) sts]
Next row P2tog, P to end.
SLEEVE
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25 (25: 26: 26: 28)cm

9 (9: 10: 10: 11)in
CHEST
BACK LENGTH
SLEEVE LENGTH
Cont without shaping until work meas 28 (30:

32: 34: 36) cm.
Cast off.
RIGHT FRONT
Next row (RS) Knit.
Next row Purl to last 6 sts, K6.
Rep these 2 rows. Make a buttonhole row
(see below) when the knitting measures
19(20: 23: 24: 26) cm and 22 (23: 26: 27: 29) cm.
Add buttonhole rows as follows:
Buttonhole row (RS) K2, yo, k2tog, K to end
of row.
Cont until the knitting meas 24 (25: 28: 29:
31)cm, ending on a RS ready to start the
neckshaping.
NECKLINE SHAPING
Kto end. [18 (20: 22: 23: 25) sts]
[17 (19: 21: 22: 24) sts]
Next row K2tog, K to end.
[16 (18: 20: 21: 23) sts]
Cont to decrease 1 st on the neck edge on
every following row until you have 13 (15: 17:
18: 20) sts remaining.
Continue without shaping until work meas
28(30: 32: 34: 36)cm. Cast off.
0-3m
3-6m
6-12m
12-18m
18-24m
cm
40.5
43
45
50
55
in
16
17
18
20
22
cm
50
52
60
63
70
in
19
20
23
24
27
cm
28
30
32
34
36
in
11
11
12
13
14
cm
25
25
26
26
28
in
10
10
11
SIZE
TO FIT CHEST
[16 (18: 20: 21: 23) sts]

Cont to decrease 1 st on the neck edge of left
front on every following row until you have 13
(15: 17: 18: 20) sts remaining.

SMART DAYS
BACK
Cast off.

TO MAKE UP NECKBAND
Using 3mm needles and with the right side
facing, pick up and knit 19 (19: 23: 24: 28) sts
from the right front, 30 (30: 32: 34: 38) sts from
the back neck, 19 (19: 23: 24: 28) sts from the left
front. [68 (68: 78: 82: 94) sts]
Work 3 rows in garter st.

Cont without shaping until meas
28 (30: 32: 34: 36) cm.
Cast off.
SLEEVES
Cast on 36 (36: 4 0: 40: 44) sts using 3mm
Starting with a K row, work in stocking stitch
increasing at beg and end of every 6th row
until you have 52(52: 56: 56: 62) sts.
Continue until the sleeve measures 25 (25:
26:26: 28) cm.
Next row (RS) K2, k2tog, yo, K to end of row.

Work 4 more rows in garter st.
Cast off.
Sew in the sleeves, then sew sleeve seams
andside seams.
Attach the buttons using matching yarn.
The garter stitch edging helps prevent

the fabric curling in at the sides.
A simple drop shoulder

design makes this easy to
seam when youre done
STEP-BY-STEP PURL TWO TOGETHER (P2TOG)
1 Push the point of your

right-hand needle through
the first two stitches on your
left-hand needle, going from
right to left as you would for
a purl stitch.
2 Bring the yarn anti

clockwise around the needle,
between the two needles.
3 Pull the yarn through both

stitches, as you would if
working a purl stitch, and drop
both from the left-hand
needle.
Purling two stitches together

decreases your stitch count
by one, and the decrease
stitch leans to the right. This
is how a series looks on the
right side of stocking stitch.
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Ri bb on s th read
th ro ug h ey elet ho le s
to ma ke th e pret ti est
fi ni sh in g to uche s
SMART DAYS
classic
matinee coat
style
COUNTRY GIRL
Dress up your rosy-cheeked darling in
natural-coloured wool, lace and pretty
gingham ribbon. By Amanda Jones.
50 Baby Knits 101
sure you take time to block all the pieces

Tip Make
once youve nished knitting it will open out the
lace and really make a diference to the nished piece.
traditional matinee coat in

natural shades, complete with
lace, collar and ribbons, is one
of the prettiest sights on a rosy-cheeked
baby! Perfect for christenings as well as
showing off at family gatherings, you
can make your special baby look
extra-specially smart with Amanda
Joness delicate design.
Worked in a pure alpaca yarn, this
coat will be incredibly soft to work with
and to wear. The delicate lace fabric is
made of a simple pattern repeat, with a
pretty lace heart on the chest. The lacy
collar is knitted separately then sewn
onto the main piece, while a contrasting
ribbon finishes the whole piece off
perfectly. Enjoy!
YOU WILL NEED

Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Artesano 4ply Alpaca

(100% alpaca, 50g/184m)
3 small buttons
1m x 5mm (59in x in)
checked ribbon

Artesano 0118 9503350
www.artesanoyarns.co.uk
K BACK SKIRT
needles.
Row 1 (RS) K1, *yf, K3, sl 1, k2tog tbl,
psso, K3, yf, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 Purl.
These 2 rows form the patt. Cont until the
work meas 17 (21: 23) cm from beg,
ending on a RS row.
Next row (dec row) P3 (3: 4), p2tog, *P5
(6: 7), p2tog; rep from * to end, P3 (4: 4).
[61 (71:81) sts]
Break yarn.
TENSION
FRONT & BACK
32.5 (35.5: 39.5)cm

12 (14: 15)in

YOKE
needles.
Work 4 rows of patt, ending on a WS row.
With the skirt (RS facing) on the bottom,
graft the skirt and the yoke tog with a
knitrow.
Next row Purl.
Next row K1, *yf, sl 1, K1, psso, K1; rep
from * to end.
Work 3 rows st st.
SIZE
25 (30: 34)cm
10 (11: 13)in
TO FIT CHEST
LENGTH TO
SHOULDER
SLEEVE LENGTH
17.5 (19: 21.5)cm
6 (7: 8)in
SLEEVE
YARN
Biscuit (SFN21)
Next row (RS) K13 (15: 18), * k2tog, yf,

K14 (17: 19); rep from * twice, k2tog, yf,
K14 (16: 19).
This sets up the position for the heart patt.
Cont working from 2nd row of chart. (Purl
every WS row.) AT THE SAME TIME when
the work meas 21 (23: 26) cm from the
beg, ending on a WS row, begin armhole
shaping as follows:
ARMHOLE SHAPING
Cast off 3 (3: 4) sts at the beg of the next
2 rows then dec 1 st at each end of the foll
3 rows. [49 (59: 67) sts]
Cont without shaping until you have
finished all rows from the chart then cont
in stocking stitch until the armhole meas
10 (11: 12) cm from beg of shaping, ending
on a WS row.
BACK NECK SHAPING
K across 18 (20: 22) sts, turn, leave rem sts
on a holder and work each side separately.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on the next 3 rows.
[15 (17: 19) sts]
Break yarn and leave sts on a holder to
graft to the front later.
With RS facing rejoin yarn and cast off the
centre 15 (21: 25) sts, then K to end of row.
Complete as for the first side.
RIGHT FRONT SKIRT
needles.
Row 1 (RS) K1, P1, K1, *yf, K3, sl 1, k2tog,
psso, K3, yf, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 and every foll alt row P to last
3sts, K1, P1, K1.
This sets up the patt with a moss st centre
front edge. Cont in patt as for the back
ending on a RS row.
SIZE 0-6 MTHS ONLY
Next row P2, *p2tog, P2; rep from *, end
K1, P1, K1. [33 sts]
0-6 mths
6-12 mths
12-18 mths
cm
51
59.5
68.5
in
20
23
27
cm
32.5
35.5
39.5
in
12
14
15
cm
17.5
19.5
21.5
in
Artesano 4ply Alpaca (50g/184m skeins)
Sizing colour key So you can re-use this pattern, weve colour-coded the
sizing instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements.
102 50 Baby Knits
SMART DAYS
SIZES 6-12 AND 12-18 MTHS ONLY
Next row P to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.
This sets up the patt and centre front band

for the left front cont as for the right front.
For all sizes, break yarn with enough length

to knit 2 sts.
Leave to graft later.
LEFT FRONT YOKE

Rows 14 as written for the right front.
Next row With the skirt at the back, RS
facing, graft the yoke to the skirt, end P1, K1,
from the skirt. [33 (43: 53) sts]
Next row and every foll WS row K1, P1,
K1, P to end.
Next row K1, *yf, sl 1, K1, psso, K1; rep from
* to last 4 sts, (P1, K1) twice.
Work 3 rows in st st ending on a WS row.
Next row K8 (15: 18), k2tog, yf, K to last
4sts, (P1, K1) twice.
This sets up the position for the left front
yoke patt cont to work as for the right front
reversing the shapings starting the armhole
shaping on a RS row and the front neck
shaping on a WS row. Graft to back at
shoulder.
RIGHT FRONT YOKE

needles.
Row 1 (RS) K1, *yf, K3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, K3,
yf, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 Purl.
Rep these 2 rows 1 more time.
Next row With the skirt at the back (RS
facing), K1, P1, from skirt, using the yarn left
on the skirt, then, with the yoke yarn at the
back, cont to graft the yoke and skirt to the
end using the yoke yarn.
[33 (43 :53) sts]
Next row Purl.
Next row (RS) (K1, P1) twice, *yf, sl 1, K1,
psso, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 and every foll alt row P to last
3sts, K1, P1, K1.
Note The centre front band has now
become the buttonhole band with 4 sts in
moss st.
Row 3 (Buttonhole row) K1, P1, yf, sl 1, K1,
psso, K to end.
Work the buttonhole on the foll 10th (12th:
14th) rows.
Row 5 (K1, P1) twice, K13 (21: 28), k2tog, yf,
K to end of row.
This sets up the patt position. For the heart
patt cont working from 2nd row of chart; AT
THE SAME TIME when the work matches
to the back armhole shaping ending on a
RS row work armhole shaping as folls:
Next row (WS) Cast off 3 (3: 4) sts at beg
of row then dec 1 st at the armhole on the
next 3 sts. [27 (37: 46) sts]
Cont without shaping until the work meas
6 (8: 9) cm from the beg of the yoke patt,
ending on a WS row.
FRONT NECK SHAPING
Cast off 6 (8 :9) sts at the beg of the next
row then dec 1 st at the neck edge on
every row until 15 (17: 19) sts rem. Cont
without shaping until the front matches to
the back shoulder. Graft to the back
shoulder.
SLEEVES (WORK 2 ALIKE)

Work 8 rows in patt as written for the back.
Next row Change to 3mm needles and
work 2 rows in st st.
Next row (RS) *K1, yf, sl 1, K1, psso; rep
from * to last 2 sts, K1, yf, K1. [42 (52: 52) sts]
Cont in st st throughout.
Inc 1 st at both ends of the foll RS row and
then on every foll 10th (14th: 16th) rows until
there are 50 (58: 62) sts. Cont without
shaping until the work meas 16 (18: 20) cm
from the beg, ending on a WS row.
SHAPE SLEEVE HEAD
Cast off 3 sts at the beg of the next 6 rows
then cast off rem 32 (40 :44) sts loosely.
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
LEFT FRONT
needles.
Row 1 K1,* yf, K3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, K3, yf,
K1; rep from * to last 3 sts, yf, K1, P1, K1.
Row 2 and every foll alt row K1, P1, K1,
P to end.
Leave the cuff ribbon off if the baby is

likely to undo it and chew it.
COLLAR
Row 1 K1, P1, K1, *yf, K3, sl 1, k2tog, psso,
K3, yf, K1; rep from * to last 2 sts, P1, K1.
Row 2 K1, P1, K1, P to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.
Rep these 2 rows until you have completed 5
full patt reps then change to 3mm needles
and work 10 rows in st st. Cast off loosely.
TO MAKE UP
Carefully press the work by pinning each
point of the hem on the skirt and the yoke.
Lightly steam and leave for 30 mins. Do the
same for the sleeves.
With the centre of the sleeve matched to the
shoulder seam, sew in the sleeves. Join side
and sleeve seam. On the RS catch st the
ends of the yoke together. Sew the buttons
onto the left front opposite the buttonholes.
Thread the ribbon through the eyelet holes
at the bottom of the yoke. Starting in the
middle of the eyelet row at the bottom of
the sleeves, thread the ribbon through.
CHART KEY
yf
k2tog
s1 1, k1, psso
s1 1, k2tog, psso
k2tog, return st to left
needle, pass next st over
it, sl st back on to right
needle
2
1
HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS

Start at the bottom right-hand
corner. Read right side rows from
right to left and wrong side rows
from left to right. A row of squares
represents a row of knitting.
50 Baby Knits 103
Qu ic k and
easy to kn it,
and mach in e
washa ble to o!
A cosy
layer for
cool days
SMART STRIPES
This striped tank top is perfect for
Sunday best! By Kirstie McLeod.
SMART DAYS
W
YOU WILL NEED
Q
Q
Q
Q
Stylecraft Lullaby DK (55%

nylon, 45% acrylic, 50g/135m)
3 small buttons (6-12m only)

Stylecraft 01535 609798
hether its for Sunday best,

a special occasion or just
for toddling off to nursery
looking super smart, this simple vest
is sure to be a hit! Its knit in a soft and
snuggly yarn thats also super practical.
Stylecraft Lullaby DK is machine
washable and even tumble dryable
perfect if your little one gets attached
and wants to wear his vest day after day!
Dont worry if youre new to knitting
garments, as this is a really simple
design, knit in two flat pieces that are
seamed together, with ribbing added at
the neck and armholes. For the smallest
size you can also work a buttoned
shoulder ideal for babies larger heads
and easy dressing!
The buttonband makes it easy to get

wriggly babies dressed!
TENSION
Yarn used knits as DK to the
following tension: 20 sts and 25
rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in)
over patt using 4mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
yrn yarn round needle
K STRIPE PATTERN
2 rows - Yarn A
2 rows - Yarn B
2 rows - Yarn C
2 rows - Yarn B
2 rows - Yarn A
K2, P2 ribbing at the bottom keeps the

tank top snug on active toddlers.

BACK
needles and yarn A.
These 2 rows establish the rib patt.
Work straight in K2, P2 rib for
3.5 (3.5: 4: 5) cm.
Starting with a knit row and yarn A, work in
stocking stitch and the stripe pattern until
the knitting measures 19 (20: 21: 22)cm,
ending with a purl row.
ACTUAL CHEST
LENGTH
FRONT
needles and yarn A.
6-12mths
12-18 mths
2 yrs
3 yrs
cm
52
58
60
62
in
20
23
23
24
cm
58
66
74
78
in
23
26
29
31
cm
27
28
30
32
in
10
11
12
12
SIZE
TO FIT CHEST
ARMHOLE SHAPING
Cast off 4 (4: 5: 5) sts at the beginning of
the next 2 rows. [50 (58: 64: 68) sts]
Dec 1 st at the next and every foll alt row
until 44 (52: 56: 60) sts remain.
Continue work straight until the armhole
measures 8 (8: 9: 10) cm, ending on a purl
row. Cast off.
YARN Stylecraft, Lullaby DK (50g/135m ball)

Yarn A Sand (1756)
Yarn B Cloud (1755)
Yarn C Snow (1750)
Sizing colour key: so you can re-use this pattern, weve colour-coded
the sizing instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements.
50 Baby Knits 105
SMART DAYS

These 2 rows establish the rib patt.
Work straight in K2, P2 rib for 3.5 (3.5: 4: 5)cm.
Cast off the centre 10 (14: 16: 18) sts, knit

to end of row.
Work the other side, reserving the neck
shaping.

Starting with a knit row and yarn A, work in
stst and the stripe pattern until the knitting
measures 19 (20: 21: 22) cm, ending with a
purl row.
ARMBAND
SIZE 6-12 MTHS ONLY
Join the left-hand shoulder seam.
Using 4mm needles and RS facing, pick up
and knit 52 sts.
Row 1 (P2, K2) to end of row.
Continue with K2, P2 rib for 5 rows.
Cast off.
ARMHOLE SHAPING
Cast off 4 (4: 5: 5) sts at the beginning of the
next 2 rows. [50 (58: 64: 68) sts]
Dec 1 st at the next and every foll alt row until
44 (52: 56: 60) sts remain. Work 1 row.
SHAPE NECK
Next row Work 17 (19: 20: 21) sts, turn and
leave rem sts on a holder.
Complete this side first.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on the next and every
row until 11 (16: 14: 15) sts rem.
Continue to work straight until armhole
measures 8 (8: 9: 10) cm, ending on a
purlrow.
Cast off.
With RS facing, rejoin the yarn.
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For right-hand shoulder

Without joining the shoulder seam, using
4mm needles and RS facing, pick up and knit
52 sts.
Cast off.
SIZES 12-18 MTHS, 2 YRS & 3 YRS ONLY
Join both the shoulder seams.
and knit (62: 70: 78) sts.
Row 1 K2 (P2, K2) to end of row.
Cast off.
NECKBAND
Using 4mm needles and right sides facing,
pick up and knit 22 (28: 30: 32) sts across the
back neck, pick up and knit 20 (25: 27: 29) sts
down the left front, pick up and knit 10 (14:
16: 18) sts across the front neck and then pick
up and knit 20 (25: 27: 29) sts down the left
front. [72 (92: 100: 108) sts]
Work in K2, P2 rib for 5 rows.
Cast off.
SHOULDER BUTTONBAND
For the first size only
and knit 16 sts from back right shoulder.
Row 4 (Buttonhole) P2, K2, yrn. p2tog,
K2, yrn, p2tog, K2, yrn, p2tog, K2.
Cast off.
TO MAKE UP
Join side and armhole seams. Weave in all
loose ends. Attach buttons to the right-hand
front shoulder, matching them to the
buttonholes, for the small size only.
Ba by Ba m b oo ya rn
is mach in e washa ble
pe rfect fo r
bu sy toddle rs!
Cute
short-sleeved
style
ALL DRESSED UP
SMART DAYS
hether its a wedding, a

birthday party or just a
gathering of friends, every
little girl loves to dress up like the
grown-ups. And with this pretty
shrug-style cardigan, toddlers from
ages one to three can look just as chic as
the ladies! The short sleeves make it
ideal for summer occasions, as it will slip
comfortably over any party dress if
theres a chill in the air.
A subtle crochet border adds smart
detailing to the project, while a pleat on
the back not only looks pretty but
ensures theres enough movement in
the garment for active toddlers. Finish
off with cute ribbon flowers for the
perfect party piece!
YOU WILL NEED

Q
Q
Q
Q
Sirdar Baby Bamboo (80%

bamboo, 20% wool)
3 (4: 4) balls of Peony (110)
A 3mm crochet hook
7 ribbon flowers
For yarn stockists contact Sirdar

01924 231682
www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
measure 4x4in (10x10cm) in
needles
ABBREVIATIONS
CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS
ch chain
dc double crochet
sl st slip stitch
tr treble
K BACK
needles.
Working in st st, shaping as follows:
Row 1 Knit to end of row.
Row 2 Cast on 5 sts, purl to end of row.
Row 3 Cast on 5 sts, knit to end of row.
Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you have 69 (72:
76) sts.
Cont straight on these sts until meas
10 (11.5: 12.5) cm from cast-on edge.
Cast off 4 sts at the beg of next 2 rows.

[61 (64: 68) sts]
Dec 1 st at each end of every following row
until you have 53 (56: 60) sts.
Cont in st st until the armhole meas
23 (24: 25: 25.5) cm

9 (9: 10) in
10 (11.5: 12.5) cm
4 (4: 5) in
ACTUAL CHEST
LENGTH
YARN
25 (26.75: 28) cm
10 (10: 11) in
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1 (1: 1) cm
(: ) in
SLEEVE
Peony (110)
Next row K20, cast off 13 (16: 20) sts, K20.

Next row Purl.
Next row K10 , cast off 10 sts.
Next row Cast off 10 sts.
Rejoin the yarn and shape as other side.
LEFT SIDE
Row 1 Knit to last 2 sts, inc 1, K1.
Row 2 Inc 1 st at the beg of the row, purl
toend.
Rep these 2 rows until you have 25 (26:
28)sts.
Next row Knit to last 2 sts, inc 1, K1.
Next row Purl.
36)sts.
Cont in st st until meas same as Back to
armhole shaping, ending on a purl row.
Next row Cast off 4 sts, knit to end of row.

[29 (30: 32) sts]
Dec 1 st at the armhole edge until you have
25 (26: 28) sts.
Next row Dec 1 st at the beg of the row,
purl to end.
Next row Knit.
Rep these 2 rows until 10 sts rem and the
armhole meas 14cm from the beg of
armhole shaping.
RIGHT SIDE
12-18m
18-24m
24-36m
cm
48.5
51
53.5
in
19
20
21
cm
50
54
56
in
20
21
22
cm
23
24
25.5
in
10
SIZE
FRONT & BACK
NECK AND SHOULDER SHAPING
ARMHOLE SHAPING
ARMHOLE SHAPING
TO FIT CHEST
13cmfrom the beg of armhole shaping for

all sizes.
Sirdar Baby Bamboo (50g/95m ball)

SMART DAYS
Row 1 Inc 1 st at the beg of the row, knit to
end.
Row 2 Purl to last 2 sts, inc 1, P1.
Rep these 2 rows until you have 25 (26: 28)
sts.
Next row Inc 1 st, knit to end.
Next row Purl.
36)sts.
Cont in st st until meas same as Back to
armhole shaping, making sure to end on a
knit row.
ARMHOLE SHAPING
Next row Cast off 4 sts, purl to end of row.
[29 (30: 32) sts]
Dec 1 st at the armhole edge until you have
25 (26: 28) sts.
Next row Dec 1 st at the beg of the row,
knit to end.
Next row Purl.
Rep these 2 rows until 10 sts rem and the
armhole meas 14cm from the beg of
armhole shaping.
SLEEVE (MAKE 2)
St st 2 rows.
Cast off 4 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows.
[46 sts]
Dec 1 st at both ends of the foll 4 rows.
[38 sts]
Cont in st st until your knitting meas
8cmfrom the cast on edge, ending on
apurl row.
Next row Dec 1 st at both ends of the row.
Next row Purl.
Rep these 2 rows until 20 sts rem.
Next row K2tog across the row.

Cast off.
MAKING UP
Sew together the shoulder and side seams.
Sew togther sleeve seams, sew the sleeves
in place.
With RS facing, find the centre point of the
back, mark with a pin on the neck. Measure
and place pins 5cm either side of centre
pin. Fold at centre pin so outer pins meet,
then sew down on WS for 2.5cm. Place
back flat to make the box pleat. Sew in
place along the top edge of the neck ready
to add the edging. Attach the ribbon
flowers to the front and back of the
cardigan using the photos as reference.
Sew the flowers on extra firmly to

stop little fingers pulling them off!
BORDER
With a 3mm crochet hook, join the yarn
at a side seam.
Next round Ch 1, dc all the way round the
cardigan, sl st into the ch st.
Next round Ch 2, tr in each of the dc
from the last round, sl st into the ch st and
fasten off.
Sew in any loose ends.
Sew the pleat before doing the

edging for a professional finish.
Pretty flowers
add elegance.
STEP-BY-STEP CROCHET AN EDGE Create a base for the border with a double crochet edge
1 Insert crochet hook into the

edge of the knitting, make a
slip stitch and place on the
hook. Wind your yarn round
hook (yrh), then pull through
both loops.
2 To create the double

crochet (dc) insert the hook
a little further along, yrh.
Pull yarn through just the
knitted fabric.
3 Yrh again and pull through

both loops, leaving just one
loop on your hook. Repeat
steps 2 and 3 evenly across
your work.
4 This is what the finished

double crochet (dc) edge
going across the knitting
looks like.
50 Baby Knits 109
BABY YARNS
Soft and sweet yarns for the tiny tots in your life.
Stylecraft
LULLABY
Red Heart
PLUSH BABY
Hayfield
BABY CHUNKY
Peter Pan
MERINO BABY
BALL WEIGHT 50g

BALL LENGTH 135m
45% acrylic
KNITS AS DK
RRP 2.79
REC NEEDLE SIZE 4mm
BALL WEIGHT 100g

BALL LENGTH 170m
YARN CONTENT 80% acrylic,
20% nylon
KNITS AS Aran
RRP 3
REC NEEDLE SIZE 5mm
BALL WEIGHT 100g

BALL LENGTH 155m
YARN CONTENT 70% acrylic,
30% nylon
KNITS AS Chunky
RRP 4.60
REC NEEDLE SIZE 6mm
BALL WEIGHT 50g

BALL LENGTH 116m
YARN CONTENT 100%
superwashwool
KNITS AS DK
RRP 3.95
REC NEEDLE SIZE 4mm
Soft and plump, this yarn will be

a real treat for baby without
breaking the bank! Loosely
plied, the yarn knits up into
rounded stitches for a very
bouncy finished fabric that feels
thick and warm to keep baby
cosy. With 14 shades to choose
from, its machine washable and
can be tumble dried at low heat.
01535 609798
Light and marshmallowy,

PlushBaby is a textured yarn
with an almost boucl
construction, with loops of fibre
coming from the central core of
each loosely spun ply. As this
traps more air, it will make cosy
finished knits. There are seven
shades, all machine washable at
40C, and this yarn can be
tumble dried, so dont worry
about spills and accidents!
www.redheart.co.uk
01484 681881
This is a great value yarn that

feels much more expensive than
it is what could be better for
your little ones? Warm and soft,
this lovely yarn knits up into a
bouncy yet solid fabric. With
14bright shades, this is ideal for
quick gifts and is machine
washable on a 40C wool cycle,
but must be reshaped while wet
and dried flat.
www.sirdar.co.uk
01924 231682
110 50 Baby Knits
Cabled baby garments are

possibly the cutest knits
around, and this yarn, with its
brilliant stitch definition, is
perfect for these. It has a round
twist and creates a very even
knitted fabric. It comes in 11
shades from brights to pastels.
Machine washable at 30C on a
wool cycle and must be dried
flat and dont iron it!
www.tbramsden.co.uk
01943 872264
SprIng Days
Get ready for warmer weather with
lighter, brighter baby knits
FLORAL
FANCY
Brighter days need lighter
knits, like this cute set
by Amanda Jones.
Qu ic k and easy
to kn it, and mach in e
washa ble to o!
A cosy
layer as days
warm up
SPRING DAYS
S
YOU WILL NEED
Q
Q
Q
Q
Sirdar, Snuggly Baby Bamboo

(80% bamboo, 20% wool)
1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 2) balls of Yarn A
1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 2) balls of Yarn B
1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 2) balls of Yarn C
1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 2) balls of Yarn D
A 3.5mm crochet hook
Three flower shaped buttons

Sirdar 01924 231682
www.sirdar.co.uk
oft and with an attractive sheen,

bamboo yarn looks fab on babies.
Although this yarn contains wool,
its such a small amount and the
bamboo is so soft that this yarn has a
wonderful soft, silky feel, just right for
babies, says Amanda Jones, the
designer of this pretty jumper and hat
set thats perfect for spring weather.
Draw out one or two strands from a

length of yarn to attach the buttons.
K BACK
Cast on 50 (54: 58: 64: 69: 76) sts using 4mm
needles and yarn A.
Beg with a knit row, work in st st throughout,
work striped patt as follows keeping to the
colour sequence A, B, C, D at all times.
Work four 2-row stripes.
Work one 4-row stripe.
Cont in this way until the work measures
5 (6: 6: 7: 7: 9)in, 14 (15: 16: 18: 20: 24)
cm from beg, ending on a WS row.
TENSION
measure 4x4in (10x10in) over
needles
ABBREVIATIONS
CROCHET
ABBREVIATIONS
ch
chain
dc
double crochet
ttr2tog work 2 triple
trebles together
ARMHOLE SHAPING
Next row (RS) Cast off 2 (2: 3: 3: 4: 4) sts at
the beg of the next 2 rows. [46 (50: 52: 58: 61:
68) sts]
Then dec 1 st at each end of the next 3 rows.
[40 (44: 46: 52: 55: 62) sts]
Cont without shaping until the armhole
measures 3 (4: 4: 4: 4: 4)in, 9 (10: 10: 10:
11: 11)cm from beg ending on a RS row.
The brim of the hat will roll naturally. If

you dont want it to, rib it for an inch.
needle to graft to the front right shoulder

later.
FRONT
Work as for the back until the neck shaping,
ending on a RS row.
NECK SHAPING
Next row (WS) P across 9 (10: 11: 12: 12: 13)
sts, cast off the centre 22 (24: 24: 28: 31: 36)
sts, then P to end.
Work 4 more rows then cast off.
With RS facing rejoin the yarn and work 2
more rows, then cast off or leave on a spare
0-3
mths
3-6
mths
6-12
yrs
12-18
yrs
18-24
yrs
2-4
yrs
cm
48
51
55
60
65
72
in
18
20
21
23
25
28
cm
24
26
27
29
32
36
in
10
10
11
12
14
cm
14.5
15
16
16.5
18
19
in
SIZE
ACTUAL CHEST
BACK LENGTH
SLEEVE LENGTH
FRONT NECK AND SHOULDER

FASTENING
Next row (WS) P across 9 (10: 11: 12: 12: 13)
YARN Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo (50g/95m)

Yarn A Light Blue (169)
Yarn B Lemonade (116)
Yarn C Limey (155)
Yarn D Coo (148)
Weve colour-coded the sizing instructions so you can re-use this

pattern simply follow our colour-coded measurements.
50 Baby Knits 113
FRONT & BACK
9 (10: 10: 11: 12: 14) in

24 (26: 27: 29: 32: 36) cm
SPRING DAYS
SLEEVE
5 (6: 6: 6: 7: 7) in
14.5 (15: 16: 16.5: 18: 19) cm
9 (10: 10: 11: 12:14) in

24 (25.5: 27.5: 30: 32.5:36) cm
sts then cast off the centre 22 (24: 24: 28: 31:
36) sts, P to end.
Work 2 rows.
Next row (buttonholes) K1 (2: 2: 2: 2: 3), yo,
k2tog, K3 (3: 4: 4: 4: 4), yo, K1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 2).
Work 2 more rows then cast off.
With RS facing rejoin yarn and work 2 more
rows then cast off or graft to the back
shoulder.
SLEEVES (WORK 2 ALIKE)
Cast on 30 (32: 32: 34: 36: 36) sts using 4mm
needles and yarn A, work in striped patt as for
the back.
AT THE SAME TIME inc 1 st at each end of
the 4th (4th: 4th: 10th: 10th: 10th) rows until
there are 46 (48: 50: 50: 54: 56) sts. Cont
without shaping until the sleeve measures 5
(6: 6: 6: 7: 7)in, 14.5 (15: 16: 16.5: 18: 19)cm
from beg ending on a WS row.
Use one or two strands of Baby Bamboo

to attach the flowers.
ring, sl st to first dc.

2nd round Join yarn A. *4ch, ttr2tog, into
next dc, 5ch, sl st into next dc; rep from * until
you have worked 5 petals.
Sew flower onto the front of the jumper.
SHAPE SLEEVE HEAD

Cast off 2 (2: 3: 3: 4: 4) sts at the beg of the
next 2 rows then dec 1 st at each end of the
next 3 rows.
Cast off rem 36 (38: 38: 38: 40: 42) sts.
TO MAKE UP
Join right shoulder (if not grafted already).
Overlap the front left shoulder seams and
catch stitch the sleeve end. Sew button onto
the back shoulder opposite the button holes.
Join the side and sleeve seams, being careful
to match the stripes.
Sew in the sleeve, matching the centre of the
sleeve to the shoulder seam.
With crochet hook and the colour of the last
row of the centre neck, work 1 row of double
crochet around the neck.
FLOWER
Using 3.5mm crochet hook and yarn C.
Foundation ring 5ch, join with sl st.
1st round 1ch (this counts as 1dc), 11dc into
HAT
and yarn A.
Work 22 (22: 24) rows of striped patt as for the
jumper.
SHAPE CROWN
Next row K4, sl 1, K1, psso, *K9 (10: 11), sl 1, K1,
psso; rep from *, last 4 sts, K4. [59 (64: 69)sts]
Work 3 rows.
Work 1 row.
Cont to dec every other row in this way until
30 sts rem.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Join back seam being careful to match
stripes.
Make another flower and sew it onto the side
of the hat.
STEP-BY-STEP GRAFT WITH KITCHENER STITCH
1 With wrong sides facing

and the needles held
together, insert the sewing
needle into the first stitch on
the front needle as if to knit.
Slip this stitch off the needle.
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2 Insert the sewing needle

into the next stitch on the
front needle as if to purl, but
leave the stitch on the
needle. Pull the yarn through
this stitch.
3 Insert sewing needle as if to

purl into the first stitch on the
back needle and slip the stitch
off. Go into the next stitch on
the back needle as if to knit,
pull yarn through the stitch.
4 Repeat the 3 steps across

the shoulder seam, fasten
off when you get to the end
of the row.
Th is textured
patter n lo oks fanc y,
but its ju st st oc ki ng
stitch and ga rter
stitch - ge ni us!
Cosy and
y
cuddly bab
onesie
CUTE SMILES
SPRING DAYS
e all know how sweet babies

in hand-knit garments are,
but these dungarees are on
another level of cuteness. Paired with
long-sleeved tops and teeny tiny socks
for cooler days, or worn by themselves
when the weather gets warmer, these
dungarees are really versatile. And the
Rico Baby Soft yarn is soft but
hardwearing enough to withstand
plenty of wear from babies who are
startling to crawl around!
This project looks really
complicated but its actually a very
simple stitch pattern, explains
designer Ruth Maddock. Its mostly
stocking stitch with a bit of garter stitch
to make it look stunning. The great part
is that people wont know how basic it is
theyll be too busy being impressed by
how good it looks!
YOU WILL NEED

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Rico, Baby Soft Cotton Print

DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic,
50g/125m)
3 (4: 4: 5) balls of Yarn A*
1 (1: 1: 1) ball of Yarn B
(*Weve used Light Blue &
White (002), which has now
been discontinued, but you
can simply swap in any of the
Print colours from Ricos Baby
Soft range)
13 (13: 14: 14) small buttons
A 3mm crochet hook
A stitch holder
For yarn stockists contact Rico

Yarns +49 (0)52 72 602-0
www.rico-design.de/en/home
K STITCH PATTERN
Row 1 (WS) - (- : P5: P5) *K5, P5; rep from * to
end of row.
Row 2 Knit.
Row 3 - (- : P5: P5) *K5, P5; rep from * to end
of row.
Row 4 Knit.
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 (RS) - (- : P5: P5) *K5, P5; rep from * to
end of row.
Row 7 Purl.
Row 8 - (- : P5: P5) *K5, P5; rep from * to end
of row.
Row 9 Purl.
Row 10 Knit.
These 10 rows form the patt.
TENSION
tension: 22 sts and 30 rows
to measure 10x10cm (4x4in)
over st st using 4mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
42 (47: 53.5: 59.5) cm

16 (18: 21: 23) in
FRONT & BACK
ACTUAL CHEST
LENGTH
SHAPE CROTCH
Cont in patt and work shaping as follows:
Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 (3: 5: 5) alt
rows. [60 (70: 74: 84) sts]
SIZE 3 AND 4
Dec 1 st at the end of next row. [60 (70: 75:
85) sts]
ALL SIZES
Cont in patt until 1 (2: 2: 3) pattern repeat(s)
have been worked from marker, ending
with a 10th (RS) row.
Work 2nd leg to match.
JOIN FOR BODY
With WS facing work across the stitches of
both legs keeping continuity of pattern as
follows:
0-3m
6-9m
12-18m
18-21m
cm
46
51
56
60
in
18
20
22
24
cm
54
63
68
77
in
21
24
26
30
cm
42
47
53.5
59.5
in
16
18
21
23
SIZE
TO FIT CHEST
LEG
needles and Yarn B.
Work 1 row purl, then change to Yarn A, and
work as follows:
Next row *K3 (4: 5: 4), m1, K4 (5: 6: 5); rep
from * to end. [40 (50: 60: 70) sts]
Now cont in patt as given above AND
inc one st at each end of next and every foll
2nd (3rd: 4th: 5th) patt row, until there are
70(80: 90: 100) sts, then cont without
shaping until 4 (5: 6: 7) patt repeats have
been worked, ending with a 10th (RS) row.
Place marker at each end of the last row
worked. Work measures approx 14 (17: 20:
25) cm.
YARN Rico, Baby Soft Cotton DK
27 (31.5: 34: 38.5) cm

10 (12: 13: 15) in
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(50g/125m ball)
Yarn A Light blue & white (002)
Yarn B White (001)
BOYS VERSION
(BUTTONHOLES ON LEFT)
Row 1 (WS) *K5, P5; rep from * to end of
row.
Row 2 Cast on 5 sts then knit to end of row.
[125 (145: 155: 175) sts]
GIRLS VERSION
(BUTTONHOLES ON RIGHT)
Row 1 (WS) Cast on 5 sts, purl these 5 sts
then *K5, P5; rep from * to end of row.
[125(145: 155: 175) sts]
Row 2 Knit.
BOTH VERSIONS
Row 3 (WS) P5, *K5, P5; rep from * to end of
row.
Row 4 Knit.
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 (RS) P5, *K5, P5; rep from * to end of
row.
Row 7 Purl.
Row 8 P5, *K5, P5; rep from * to end of row.
Row 9 Purl.
Row 10 Knit.
Row 11 (WS) P5, *K5, P5; rep from * to end
of row.
Row 12 Knit.
Rows 3-12 form the patt.
Rep these 10 rows 4 (4: 5: 5) more times.
Then work row 3 once more.
BOYS VERSION
Next row (RS) K25 (28: 29: 32) sts, (k2tog)
10 (12: 13: 15) times, K40 (46: 50: 56) sts,
(k2tog) 10 (12: 13: 15) times, K rem 20 (23:
24: 27) sts. [105 (121: 129: 145) sts]
LEFT FRONT
Next row (WS) Patt 25 (29: 31: 35) sts, turn
and work on these sts only.
GIRLS VERSION
Next row (RS) K20 (23: 24: 27) sts, (k2tog) 10
(12: 13: 15) times, K40 (46: 50: 56) sts, (k2tog)
10 (12: 13: 15) times, knit rem 25 (28: 29: 32)
sts. [105 (121: 129: 145) sts]
LEFT FRONT
Next row (WS) Patt 30 (34:36:40) sts, turn
and work on these sts only.
BOTH VERSIONS
Cont working pattern as set and cast off 2
(2: 3: 4) sts at beg of next and foll alt row, dec
1 st at armhole edge of next 6 rows, dec 1 st

at armhole edge of next
1 (4: 3: 4) alt rows.
Cont for a further 0 (4: 6: 4) rows ending with
RS row (6th patt row).
[14 (15:16:17) sts] (Boys version) and
[19(20:21:22) sts] (Girls version).
SHAPE NECK AND STRAPS

BOYS VERSION
Next row Cast off 5 sts, patt to end.
GIRLS VERSION (BUTTONHOLES
ON RIGHT)
BOTH VERSIONS
Turn and work on the last group of 9 (10: 11:
12) sts as follows:
Next row Patt to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Next row Cast off2 sts, patt to end.
Now cont in patt on the rem 6 (7: 8: 9) sts
until work measures 10 (12: 12: 13) cm from
beg of armhole shaping.
Cast off.
BACK
Rejoin yarn to rem sts with WS facing,
and work in patt across next 50 (58: 62:
70) sts.
Turn work and cont as follows:
Cont in patt and cast off 2 (2: 3: 4) sts at
beg of next 4 rows, dec 1 st at each edge
of next 6 rows, dec 1 st at each edge of
next 1 (4: 3: 4) alt rows. [28 (30: 32: 34) sts]
Cont for a further 0 (4: 6: 4) rows ending
with RS row (6th patt row).
Next row Patt 9 (10: 11: 12) sts, cast off
centre 10 sts, patt to end.
Turn and work on the last group of 9 (10:
11: 12) sts as follows:
Next row (RS) patt to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Next row cast off 2 sts, patt to end.
until work measures 10 (12: 12: 13)cm
from beg of armhole shaping.
Cast off.
Rejoin yarn to rem sts and work 2nd side
of neck to match 1st side as follows:
Next row (RS) Cast off 2 sts, patt to end.
Next row Patt to last 2 sts, p2tog.
until work measures 10 (12: 12: 13)cm
from beg of armhole shaping.
Cast off.
Button fastenings make it easier to

get the dungarees on and off.
Picking up stitches for the neck and

straps gives the perfect finish.
RIGHT FRONT
BOYS VERSION
With WS facing rejoin yarn to rem
30 (34: 36: 40) sts.
GIRLS VERSION
With WS facing rejoin yarn to rem
25 (29: 31: 35) sts.
BOTH VERSIONS
Cont in patt as follows:
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extra interest by using

Tip Add
shaped buttons on the front.
Teddy bears, flowers you choose!
Work 2nd armhole to match.

Sew shoulder seams.
NECK EDGE
With 3mm needles and working from
theRS, with Yarn B pick up and knit
82 (92: 102: 112) sts around neck.
Next row Cast off loosely knitwise.
Sew crotch seam from marker to cast-on
stitches at front and from marker to join
atback.
FRONT LEG BAND

With 3mm needles and working from the
RS, with Yarn B pick up and knit
25 (32: 39: 42) sts from cast on edge to
crotch seam, 1 st in seam, 32 sts from seam
to cast on edge and 51 (65: 79: 93) sts along
front leg seam. [109 (130:151:168) sts]
Work in garter st for three rows ending with
a RS row.
Buttonhole row K1, *K3 (4: 5: 6), yrn, k2tog,
K2 (3: 4: 5); rep from * 6 more times, K1.
Now work 2 more rows garter st ending
with a RS row.
Next row Cast off knitwise.
BACK LEG BAND

51 (65: 79: 93) sts all around back leg seam
and work in garter st for 4 rows ending with
a WS row.
Next row Cast off purlwise.
The pretty picot edging

is easy to achieve if you
follow our instructions!
Cast off 2 (2: 3: 4) sts at beg of next and foll

alt row, dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 6
rows, dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 1 (4:
3: 4) alt rows.
Cont for a further 0 (4: 6: 4) rows ending
with RS row (6th patt row).
SHAPE NECK AND STRAPS

Work 1 row in patt.
BOYS VERSION
FRONT BUTTONHOLE BAND
BOTH VERSIONS
Turn and work on the last group of
9 (10: 11: 12) sts as follows:
Next row Patt to last 2 sts, k2tog.
until work measures 7 (8: 9: 10)cm from beg
of front.
Cast off.
Pin out and press work from WS according
to ball band instructions.
ARMHOLE EDGES
GIRLS VERSION

60 (64: 68: 72) sts around armhole.
Next row Cast off loosely knitwise.
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49 (49: 56: 56) sts evenly along button band.
Next row *K3, yf, k2tog, K2; rep from * 6 (6:
7: 7) more times.
FRONT BUTTON BAND

49 (49: 56: 56) sts evenly along button band.
Next row Knit.
TO MAKE UP
Sew the 5 cast-on sts of button band to
the inside of your work. Sew in all ends
and sew buttons on to leg opening and
to front button band to correspond with
the buttonholes.
Uses just
one ball
of yarn!
Th e se lf-pat te rn in g
ya rn ta ke s ca re
of th e co lo ur
chan ge s fo r yo u.
SWEET FEET!
co-ordinating colours. By Louise Butt.
of loosely so that the

Tip Cast
bootee cufs arent too tight
around the babys ankles.
YOU WILL NEED

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Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby

DK (55% nylon, 45% acrylic,
50g/165m)
1 ball of Keltie (151)
A 4mm circular needle
Three stitch markers

Sirdar 01924 231682
www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
This pretty variegated

yarn is also machine
washable and dryable.
ABBREVIATIONS
The eyelet pattern is very simple and

goes all around the toes.
o one can resist a pair of

bootees! Theres something
about that tiny foot shape that
sums up how small and precious a baby
is. Louise Butt has designed a cute pair
that leave plenty of room for toes to
wiggle and those soft bones to grow
properly, ready for toddling.
This yarn is very soft and, most
importantly, its easy to launder, says
Louise. Baby Crofter comes in 30
adorable colourways so you have plenty
to choose from why not match to a
favourite jumper or baby blanket?
Although, given how irresistible
bootees are, you might want to make
apair in every colour!
K BOOTEES
SOLE
Work in st st on remaining 12 sts starting with
a K row for 18 rows.
Place marker at end of last row.
TOE
Work 4 rows in st st.
Purl 2 rows.
Next row K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st,
K1.
Purl 3 rows.
Next row Knit.
Next row Purl and place marker at end of
row.
TOP OF BOOTEE
Work 10 rows in st st.
Next row K across all 12 sts, with right side of
work facing, pick up and knit 22 sts between
the two markers on the cast-on edge.
HEEL AND SIDES
Ribbed cuffs help keep the bootees

safely on even the wriggliest feet!
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Cast on 40 sts using 4mm needles, placing

arow marker or scrap of yarn between
sts 9 and 10 and sts 31 and 32 to mark where
you will pick up sts later.
Rows 1 & 3 Knit.
Rows 2, 4, 5 & 6 Purl.
Row 7 K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, K1.
Rows 8, 9, 10 & 12 Purl.
Row 11 Knit.
Row 13 Cast off 14 sts, K to end.
Row 14 Cast off 14 sts, P to end. [12 sts]
CUFF
Work 19 rows of K1, P1 rib.
Cast off in rib leaving a long tail.
TO MAKE UP
With wrong sides facing, join the ribbed cuff
section. Turn work inside out and join work so
that the top edge of the side of the bootee
meets the first marker, and the bottom
corner of the side meets the second marker.
Repeat for other side of the bootee.
Simple
slip-stitch
colourwork
Th e pret ty patter n
is set off by a
si ng le -c olou r co llar ,
cu ffs and edge s
SUGAR COATED KID

Whats small, soft and adorable? A baby wearing
Amanda Jones sweet cardi in sugared almond shades!
close attention to whether youre asked

Tip Pay
to hold the yarn forward or back this will
have a big effect on the look of the nished pattern.
W
YOU WILL NEED
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Sirdar Country Style 4ply,

(40% nylon, 30% wool,
30%acrylic; 50g/226m)
Stitch holders

Sirdar 01924 231682
www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
stitch pattern using 3mm
needles
ABBREVIATIONS
yf yarn forward
yb yarn back
hen youre looking for the

perfect project to cast on, it
can sometimes be a tough
balance between patterns that are fun
to knit and designs that are stylish to
wear! Well, we think weve found the
solution. This adorable baby cardigan is
colourful and textured, using a pretty
slip stitch pattern. The changing colours
and simple stitch pattern keep things
interesting for the knitter, while the
pastel shades and pretty edgings make
a sweet treat every parent will love!
Row 2 As Row 1.
Repeat these 2 rows until you have
completed7 rows.
Next row Change to 3mm needles and
work stitch patt as set from foundation row.
Cont working in patt until the work meas 14 (17:
20) cm from beg, ending on a WS row.
ARMHOLE SHAPING
Keeping patt correct throughout:
Cast off 4 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows.
[55 (63: 71) sts]
Then dec 1 st at each end of the next 4 rows.
[47 (55: 63) sts]
Cont in patt without shaping until armhole
meas 9.5 (10.5: 11.5) cm from beg, ending on
aWS row.
K STITCH PATTERN
Foundation row (WS) Using Yarn A, purl.
Row 1 Using Yarn B, K3, * sl 1, K3; repeat from
* to end.
Row 2 Using Yarn B, K3, * yf, sl 1, yb, K3; repeat
from * to end.
Row 3 Using Yarn A, K1, sl 1, * K3, sl 1; repeat
from * to last st, K1.
Row 4 Using Yarn A, P1, sl 1, * P3, sl 1; repeat
from * to last st, P1.
Row 5 Using Yarn C, repeat Row 1.
Row 6 Using Yarn C, repeat Row 2.
Row 7 Using Yarn A, repeat Row 3.
Row 8 Using Yarn A, repeat Row 4.
These 8 rows form the patt. Repeat from Row 1.
NECK SHAPING
Patt across 16 (17: 19) sts and turn, leave rem
sts on spare needle and work each side
separately.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on the next 2 rows.
[14 (15: 17) sts]
Work 1 row straight, then break yarn and leave
on a holder to cast off with Front later.
With RS facing rejoin yarn to rem sts and cast
off centre 15 (21: 25) sts, patt to end of row.
Complete to match first side.
LEFT FRONT
and Yarn A.
Work as for the Back until the work meas
14(17: 20) cm, ending on a WS row.
BACK
and Yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; repeat from * to end.
SIZE
TO FIT CHEST
ACTUAL CHEST
LENGTH
3-6 mths
6-9 mths
9-12 mths
cm
41
46
51
in
16
18
20
cm
44
50
56
in
17
19
22
cm
24
28
32
11
12
in
cm
15
17
20
in
SLEEVE
YARN Sirdar Country Style 4ply (50g/226m balls)

Yarn A Soapstone (388)
Yarn B Lilac (460)
Yarn C Cream (411)

instructions simply follow our colour-coded measurements.
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SPRING DAYS
Slipped stitches
create vertical lines
down the cardigan.
ARMHOLE SHAPING
Cast off 4 sts at beg of next row.
[27 (31: 35) sts]
Work 1 row straight, then dec 1 st at armhole
edge on the next 4 rows. [23 (27: 31) sts]
Cont without shaping until the armhole meas
5 (6: 7) cm, ending on a RS row.
FRONT NECK SHAPING
Next row Cast off 3 (3: 4) sts, patt to end of
row. [20 (24: 27) sts]
Dec 1 st at end of next row.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next row, patt to end
of row. [17 (21: 24) sts]
Then dec 1 st at neck end of every foll row
until 14 (15: 17) sts rem.
Cont until Front matches to the back shoulder,
then cast off with Back using three-needle
cast off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for the Left Front, ending on a RS row
for armhole shaping.
Work shaping as for the Left Front.
Beg neck shaping on RS row.
Complete to match Left Front.
Moss stitch edgings at

the collar and cuffs stop
them from curling.
BUTTONHOLE BAND
On the Right Front, starting at the cast-on
edge, pick up and knit 56 (60: 64) sts to the
neck.
COLLAR
With WS facing using 3mm needles and
Yarn A, starting at the Left Front after the
button band, pick up and knit 20 (22: 24) sts to
the shoulder, pick up and knit 20 (24: 26) sts
across the back neck then pick up 20 (22: 24)
sts to the beg of the buttonhole band.
[60 (68: 74)sts]
Next row Moss st 19(21: 23) sts, m1, P1, m1,
moss st 10 (12: 12) sts, m1, K1, m1, moss st
10(12: 12) sts, m1, K1, m1, moss st to end.
[66 (74: 80) sts]
Change to 3mm needles and cont in
mossst for a further 10 (10: 12) rows, then
cast off in moss st.
Next row Moss st 3, cast off 3, *moss st until

you have 12 (13: 14) sts on needle, cast off 3;
repeat from * until you have worked 4
buttonholes, end moss st 5 (6: 7).
Next row Cast on 3 sts over the cast-off sts
from previous row, to end.
Work 1 row then cast off in moss st.
TO MAKE UP
Join side seams.
Join sleeve seam, then set in sleeve matching
the centre of the sleeve to the shoulder seam.
Sew buttons on to the button band opposite
the button holes.
Sew in all the loose ends.
beg of the next 8 (8: 10) rows.

[15 (19: 15) sts]
Cast off.
BUTTON BAND
With RS of Left Front facing, using 3mm
needles and Yarn A, starting at the top, pick
up and knit 56 (60: 64) sts to the cast-on edge.
Work 5 rows of moss st then cast off in
mossst.
STEP-BY-STEP PICK UP AND KNIT
SLEEVES (MAKE 2 )
and Yarn A.
Work 7 rows of moss st, then cont working in
patt as written for the back.
AT THE SAME TIME inc 1 st at each end of
the6th and every foll 8th row until there are
47(51: 53) sts.
Cont without shaping until Sleeve meas
15 (17: 20) cm from beg, ending on a WS row.
SHAPE SLEEVE HEAD
[39 (43: 45) sts]
Work 1 row straight, then cast off 3 sts at the
1 Insert your needle between the first

two stitches of the row. Wind your
yarnaround the needle and pull through
to the front to knit the first stitch.
2 Keep going until you have picked

upall the stitches that the pattern
states.This is how your finished row
should look.
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Easy to
get on
and off!
Em b ro ider th e pret ty
flower deta ils in lazy
da isy stitch , or ju st
add flower seq ui ns!
SUGAR
This sweet stripy dress with flower
details and buttoned straps is simply
irresistible! By Kirstie McLeod.
SPRING DAYS
T
YOU WILL NEED
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Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo

DK (80% bamboo, 20% wool,
50g/95m)
Yarn A Candy (114)
Yarn C Peony (110)
Yarn D Coo (148)
Yarn E Paddy (113)
Yarn F Plumptious (179)
2 buttons
Sequin flowers (from
Queen&Co)
Yellow seed beads and
invisible thread, or yellow
embroidery thread

Sirdar 01924 231682
www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
ABBREVIATIONS
his pretty dress is full of the joys of

spring! Knit in a colourful bamboo
yarn thats machine washable, the
simple stripe design means youll never
get bored as you want to work just one
more row each time. Stripes are also
great for using up scraps of yarn left
from other projects, making it a thrifty
knit! And the colourful flowers are easy
to add once youre done try pretty
sequins as weve used here, or
embroider on a few lazy daisy stitches.
Children come in all shapes and sizes,
so choose the correct size for your little
girl using the chest measurements
below. With its simple A-line shaping
and buttoned straps, its also easy to
dress wriggling children, while the
bamboo yarn will be cool on their skin
perfect for warmer weather.
K BACK
**Cast on 57 (63: 69: 75) sts using
3mm needles in yarn A.
St st 4 rows.
Next row K1, *k2tog, yf, rep from*
to last 2 sts, K2.
St st 14 rows using the chart as reference for
the stripes.
Add flower shaped sequins

or embroider flowers using
the lazy daisy stitch.
Dec 1 st at both ends of the next row, then

every following 8 (10: 12: 14) rows until
47 (53: 59: 65) sts.
Continue on these sts until work meas
18 (20.5: 23: 24.5)cm.
ARMHOLE SHAPING
Cast off 3 sts at the beginning of the next
2rows.
Cast off 2 sts at the beginning of the
next 2 rows.
Dec 1 st at both ends of the next row and
the foll 3 rows. [29 (35: 41: 47) sts]
Cont on these sts until your knitting
Change to yarn C and st st 1 row.

Change to yarn D and st st 8 rows.
change to yarn C and st st 1 row, change
back to yarn D st st 1 row.
SIZE
TO FIT CHEST
0-3 mnths
3-12 mnths
12-18 mnths
2 years
cm
45.5
48.5
55
58.5
in
18
19
21
23
YARN
Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK (50g/95m ball)
Yarn A Candy (114)
Yarn C Peony (110)
Yarn D Coo (148)
Yarn E Paddy (113)
Yarn F Plumptious (179)
50 Baby Knits 125
SPRING DAYS
The pretty picot edging is easy to

achieve if you follow our guide.
measures 8cm from the last colour change

(Yarn D).
SHOULDER STRAPS
RIGHT SIDE
Next row (RS) K11 (13:15: 17 ), cast off
7 (9: 11: 13) sts, K11 (13:15: 17).
Next row P11 (13:15: 17).
Next row Cast off 2 sts, K9 (11: 13: 15).
Dec 1 st on the neck edge on every foll row
until there are 8 sts remaining.**
Continue on these 8 sts until strap meas
5in (13cm).
Next row (RS) K3, k2tog, yf, K3.
Next row P8.
Dec 1 st at both ends of the row on the
next 3 rows.
Cast off.
LEFT SIDE
With WS facing, rejoin yarn, cast off 2 sts,
P11 (13:15: 17).
Dec 1 st on the neck edge on every foll row
until there are 8 sts remaining.**

Cont on these 8 sts until strap meas 13cm.
Next row (RS) K3, k2tog, yf, K3.
Next row P8.
Dec 1 st at both ends of the row on the
next 3 rows.
Cast off.
FRONT
Work as for Back from ** to **.
Continue on these 8 sts until straps
meas5cm.
Cast off.
MAKING UP
Weave in all loose ends. Press as
instructions on ball band. Sew up the
sideseams. Fold over the picot hem, pin
and sew in place. Add buttons to the
frontstraps.
Securely attach the flower sequins across
the front using either a French knot or
aseed bead and invisible thread, using our
photograph (above) as a guide.
CHART KEY
Yarn A
Yarn B
Yarn C
Yarn D
Yarn E
Yarn F
Follow this chart

from the
bottom up to
create the
pretty stripe
pattern on the
dress.
STEP-BY-STEP DO A PICOT EDGE
1 After knitting the required

number of rows in st st,
*k2tog, bring yarn forward
between needles and take
the yarn over the top of the
right needle to form a stitch.
Repeat from * to end of row.
126 50 Baby Knits
2 Continue in stocking stitch

until knitting measures the
required length.
3 Fold the knitting at the point

of the hole row and pin in
place. Using matching yarn,
sew the cast-on edge to a row
of purl stitches on the main
piece of fabric.
4 Finish the hem off by

weaving the loose ends in,
and giving the hem a light
press according to the ball
bands directions.
HOW TO KNIT
Here are some handy guides to help you learn how to knit,
or refresh your memory on the techniques youll need.
CAST ON: CABLE METHOD Great for a firm edge and to add stitches within the work.
Make a slipknot. Insert right-hand

needle into the front of the stitch
from left to right. Wrap the yarn around
the point and pull through, slipping the
new stitch onto the left-hand needle.
Push the point of the right-hand

needle between the first and
second stitches. Wrap the yarn
anti-clockwise around the point of the
right-hand needle.
Pull the loop out with the

right-hand needle, then slip it over
the tip of the left-hand needle.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have

the number of stitches you require.
CAST ON: THUMB METHOD An all-purpose cast-on for an elastic edge.
Make a slipknot with a long tail of

approx 2.5cm per stitch on one
needle. Holding the tail end in your left
hand, wrap it around your left thumb.
Put the point of the needle through

the loop from front to back.
Then wind the ball end of the yarn

(the working yarn) around the
needle, going from left to right.
Pull the loop through the thumb

loop, then move the thumb over the
tip of the needle. Remove your thumb
and pull the yarn to tighten.
KNIT Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch youll learn.
Hold the needle with the stitches on

it in your left hand. Keeping the yarn
in your right hand and at the back of
your work, insert the point of the
right-hand needle up into the front loop
of the first stitch, as shown.
Wind the yarn anti-clockwise

around the point of the right-hand
needle using your index finger. Its
important to keep the yarn in your right
hand relatively taut to maintain an even
tension as you go.
Bring the right-hand needle down

through the loop, making sure that
you catch the yarn you wound around
the needle. This creates the stitch. Dont
pull the free yarn too tightly, let out
some slack.
Push the point of the right needle

further through the stitch you
created, then gently pull the right needle
up and to your left, taking the original
loop with it. Youve now created one knit
stitch. Repeat steps 1-4 across the row.
50 Baby Knits 127
HOW TO KNIT
PURL To make purl stitches, just reverse the action of plain knit stitches.
Holding the needle with all the stitches

Wind the yarn around the tip of the
on in your left hand, and ensuring that
right-hand needle from right to left,
the yarn is at the front of your work, insert in an anti-clockwise motion, constantly
the right-hand needle from right to left
keeping a slight tension on the yarn.
through the front loop of your first stitch.
Now slip the right-hand needle back

through the stitch, ensuring that you
catch the yarn that youve already wound
around the needle. This creates a stitch
on your right-hand needle.
Pushing the point of the right-hand

needle a little further through the
stitch youve just created, pull the
original loop up and off the left-hand
needle. Thats your first purl stitch!
Repeat steps 1-4 across the row.
SSK Slip, slip, knit to create an angled decrease that leans to the left.
With the yarn at the back of your

knitting, slip the first stitch on the
left- hand needle knitwise onto the
right-hand needle.
Repeat the action by slipping the

next stitch on the left-hand needle
knitwise onto the right-hand needle.
Now push the left-hand needle

through the front of both the
slipped stitches.
Bring the yarn round just as you

would for a knit stitch and knit the
two stitches together. You will now have
a single stitch on the right-hand needle,
and your two slipped ones will create a
left-leaning decrease.
YO Yarn over increases by a stitch, but does create a hole.
Bring the yarn to the front before

you work the next stitch.
Insert the needle into the next

stitch and take the yarn from front
to back over the right needle, then wrap
it around the needle as usual.
Pick up the yarn and pull it through

the stitch on the needle.
Slip the stitch off the needle. You

will notice that the yarn over forms
an extra loop to the right of the stitch
you have just worked. When you purl
back across the row, it will create a hole.
C4F Cable 4 Front: Cable four stitches to the front of your work.
Purl up to where the cable pattern

starts, then take the yarn to the back
of the knitting.
128 50 Baby Knits
Slip the first 2 stitches knitwise onto

a cable needle. Hold these stitches
at the front of the knitting.
Knit the next 2 stitches from the

left-hand needle, then slide the
stitches on the cable needle to the end
of the needle and knit them onto the
right-hand needle.
Bring the yarn to the front of your

knitting, and pull the yarn tight to
avoid ladders along the side of the
cable. Purl the next stitch and continue
in the pattern.
HOW TO KNIT
CAST OFF Finish off your knitting with this straightforward cast-off technique.
Start by knitting the first two stitches

of the row as normal, but dont go
any further along as you usually would to
knit a row.
Insert the left-hand needle through

the first stitch, as shown. Lift this
stitch over the other stitch on the righthand needle and over the needle point.
Knit the next stitch so you have two

on the right needle again. Repeat
from step 2, lifting the first stitch over
the second, then knit the next stitch.
When you get to the last stitch, cut

the yarn about 15cm (6in) away and
feed it through the loop. Pull through
firmly to fasten off.
3-NEEDLE CAST-OFF A handy cast-off for joining two edges.
Hold your knitting so both pieces

have the WS facing out. Put the tip
of a third needle knitwise through the
first stitch on both needles.
Knit both stitches together,

dropping them from the needles.
Repeat this for the second stitch on

both needles.
Now cast off one of the stitches on

the third needle, just as you would
when working a regular cast off. Repeat
from step 1 along the row.
PICK UP AND KNIT How to pick up and knit stitches along edges.
Holding the piece of knitting you are

going to pick up the sts from in your
left hand, and starting at the top-right
corner, insert the right-hand needle
between the first two stitches of the row.
Wind your yarn around the needle

to knit the first stitch
and pull the new stitch through

between the two stitches.
Continue to work like this along the

row or until you have picked up the
necessary amount of stitches. Try to
space your stitches evenly.
More pattern abbreviations explained

Find these other handy tutorials inside this issue
M1 Make 1 to increase by
one stitch without creating
ahole. See p73.
K2TOG Knit two stitches

together to decrease by one
stitch. See p44.
P2TOG Purl two stitches

together to decrease by one
stitch. See p77.
Dont
rush th!e
se wing
Mattress stitch
Use this to join up sections of
garments. See p26.
50 Baby Knits 129
KNITTING
alt
approx
beg
CB
CC
CF
CN
cont
dec
20
19
DK
DPN
foll/s
g st
K/k
kfb
kwise
k2tog
k3tog
LH
LT
meas
M1
14
15
16
17
18
inc
M1R
10
11
12
13
M1L
M1P
MB
MC
P/p
patt(s)
patt
rep(s)
PB
pfb
PM
P2tog
P3tog
prev
psso
p2sso
alternate
approximately
beginning
cable back
contrast colour
cable front
cable needle
continue
decrease (by working
two stitches together)
double knitting
double-pointed
needle
following/follows
garter stitch (knit every
row)
increase (usually knit
into same stitch twice)
knit
knit into front and back
of stitch
as if to knit the stitch
knit the next 2 stitches
together (1 stitch dec)
knit the next 3 stitches
together (2 stitches
decreased)
left hand
left twist
measures
make one (increase
1stitch)
make one twisted to
the left (increase
1stitch)
make one twisted to
the right (increase
1stitch)
make one purlwise
(increase 1 stitch)
make a bobble
main colour
purl
pattern(s)
pattern repeat(s)
place bead
purl into front and back
of stitch
place marker
purl 2 stitches together
(1 stitch decreased)
purl 3 stitches together
(2 stitches decreased)
previous
pass slipped stitch over
pass 2 slipped stitches
over
pwise
rem
rep(s)
rev st st
RH
rnd(s)
RS
RT
skpo
sk2po
sl
sl st
ssk
ssp
st(s)
st st
tbl
tog
WS
wyib
wyif
ybk
yfwd
yo
yrn
yon
*
as if to purl the stitch

remain/remaining
repeat(s)
reverse stocking stitch
right hand
round(s) (on a circular
needle/DPNs)
right side
right twist
slip 1 stitch, knit 1
stitch, pass slipped
stitch over (1 stitch
decreased)
slip 1 stitch, knit 2
stitches together, pass
slipped stitch over
(2stitches decreased)
slip
slip stitch
slip 2 stitches one at
atime, knit 2 slipped
stitches together
(1 stitch decreased)
slip 2 stitches one at
atime, purl 2 slipped
stitches together
through back of the
loops (1 stitch
decreased)
stitch(es)
stocking stitch
through the back of the
loop
together
wrong side
with yarn at the back
with yarn in front
yarn to the back
yarn forward
yarn over
yarn round needle
yarn over needle
work instructions
immediately
following *, then repeat
as directed
CROCHET (UK)
across
alt
approx
bet
bl
ch(s)
ch sp(s)
cl(s)
cont
dc
dc2tog
dec
dtr
dtr2tog
fl
gr
htr
htr2tog
in next
inc
lp(s)
nc
p or pc
rf
rb
sk
sl st
sp(s)
st(s)
t-ch(s)
tr
tr2tog
yrh
to the end of the row

alternate
approximate(ly)
between
insert hook under back
loop only.
Example: bldc back
loop double crochet
chain or chain
stitch(es)
chain space(s)
clusters
continue
double crochet
work 2 dc together
decrease
double treble crochet
work 2 dtr together
insert hook under front
loop only.
Example: fldc front
loop doublecrochet
group
half treble crochet
work 2htr together
sts to be worked into
same stitch
increase
loop(s)
not closed
picot
raised front
Example: rfdc raised
front double crochet
raised back
Example: rbdc raised
back double crochet
skip
slip stitch
space(s)
stitch(es)
turning chain(s)
treble crochet
work 2 tr together
yarn round hook
YARN WEIGHT UK/US CONVERSION

4ply
Fingering
Double knitting
Double knitting
Aran
Fisherman/Worsted
Chunky
Bulky
Super chunky
Extra bulky
UK
METRIC
US
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
00
000
2mm
2mm
2mm
2mm
3mm
3mm
3mm
3mm
4mm
4mm
5mm
5mm
6mm
6mm
7mm
7mm
8mm
9mm
10mm
12mm
15mm
20mm
25mm
0
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
11
13
15
17
19
36
50
HOOK SIZES
UK
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
0
00
000
METRIC
US
2mm
B/1
2.25mm
2.5mm
C/2
3mm
3.25mm D/3
3.5mm
E/4
4mm
G/6
4.5mm
7
5mm
H/8
5.5mm
I/9
6mm
J/10
6.5mm K/10
7mm
8mm
9mm
10mm
YARN WEIGHTS
CHOOSE THE RIGHT YARNS TO KNIT WITH.
1, 2 & 3ply Knit on 2-3mm needles. Use for delicate lace knitting
and baby garments. Good for socks and gloves.
Aran Knit on 4-5mm needles. Originally created for fishermens

jumpers. Use when DK isnt heavy enough, and chunky is too bulky.
Perfect for outdoor or warm clothing.
Chunky Knit on 5-7mm needles. Associated with outdoor wear
and winter jumpers, great for oversized garments.
4ply Knit on 3-4mm needles. Great for baby clothes, socks and
lightweight tops.
Super chunky Knit on 7-12mm needles. A great weight for

beginners, as it produces quick results. Good for furnishings.
Double knitting (DK) Knit on 3-4mm needles. Usually double

the weight of 4ply, this is the most widely used weight. Suitable for
most garments and quick to knit up.
Big Knit on 9-20mm needles. Perfect for eye-catching scarves and

coats, as well as cosy cushions and throws.
Inch
cm
NEEDLE SIZES
Abbreviations & Useful Info
21
22
23
24
25
10
HOW TO KNIT
130 50 Baby Knits
BABY
KNITS
From Early
Baby tO 4 years
Whip up hats, tops,
cardigans, blankets,
mobiles, toys
and more!
50 BABY KNITS
Treat tiny tots to the softest, snuggliest handmade gifts with
our bumper pattern compilation from Simply Knitting magazine.
Welcome new arrivals with this collection of sweet projects
from bootees and blankets to adorable nursery dcor, babys
first toys and cute clothes to keep them snug all year round.
HELLO BABY!

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