Instructions for a long sleeve version of knitting pattern 112 by customer request.

After releasing the short sleeve bolero pattern number 112, we were asked for a long sleeve version, as some of the hospitals who receive hand-knitted items prefer long sleeves for the babies, and we were more than happy to oblige.

Once again, this pattern will use less than 50g of each colour or less than 100g of a single colour, so it is another ideal pattern for using up any part used balls of yarn.

You will need:

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

35g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 20g contrast colour B, 1 button, 1x stitch holder, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

35g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 20g contrast colour B, 1 button, 1 x stitch holder, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

35g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 20g contrast colour B, 1 button, 1 x stitch holder, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles. OR use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

40g dk yarn in main colour A, 25g contrast colour B, 1 button, 1 x stitch holder, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

40g dk yarn in main colour A, 25g contrast colour B, 1 button, 1 x stitch holder, 1 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

This pattern has been designed by myself so it is in UK terminology. It does not follow the usual ‘shop bought’ format. There are 3 printed pages with clear and easy-to-follow instructions. All my patterns are tested by independent knitters before they are released, so every effort is made so that they come to you error-free.

Although my patterns are strictly protected by copyright, which I ask you to respect, I am more than happy for any items made from my patterns to be sold.