Design 3B - 4 Ply Garter Stitch Set by Cleckheaton

Design 3B - 4 Ply Garter Stitch Set

Knitting
July 2005
Cleckheaton Babysoft 4ply
Cleckheaton Lullaby 4ply
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch with 3.25mm needles
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
To fit chest - 22/25/30/35/40cm.
English

Pattern is part of a set that includes cardigan, hat, and socks. Garter Stitch Set available in two different yarn weights (8ply/DK and 4ply versions). Sizing is for premie babies. Designs are suitable for beginners.

Version 3B is worked in 4ply/fingering weight yarn.

A choice of yarns is given for the pattern. You only have to use one. Largest sized cardigan (fits 3-6 month baby) uses 100g of 4ply weight yarn. Cardigan has dropped sleeve construction.

Corresponding Sizing
(From pattern) these sizes correspond with standard garment sizes for babies in Australia and may be useful as a guide to determining the size to be made.
A = 000000 B = 00000 C = 0000 D = 000 (newborn to 3 months) E = 00 (3-6 months)

Cardigan - to fit chest 22/25/30/35/40cm.
Uses 2/2/3/4/4 balls (25g)

Hat - to fit head - 21/25/30/35/40cm.
Uses 1/1/1/2/2 balls (25g)

Bootees - to fit foot - 4/5/6/7/8cm long
Uses 1/1/1/1/1 ball (25g)

Additional Materials
-1 knitter’s needle for sewing seams and embroidery
-3 buttons

Design #3B, pg 11