3 - good n' plenty

Knitting
January 2018
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette sttich
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
3.25 mm (D)
598 - 1348 yards (547 - 1233 m)
1(2, 4, 6, 8, 10) years
English
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DESIGN DETAILS

  • Classic fit
  • Looks like two pullovers but only one
  • V neck
  • Dropped shoulder pullover
  • Contrasting color for faux under sweater
  • Round neckline on faux under sweater

PATTERN DETAILS - The easy to follow pattern includes:

  • Schematic for each piece
  • Tracking sheet for each size
  • A link for substitute yarns
  • Diagrams and full explanations for techniques, many with links to selected videos

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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN
Links to videos for selected techniques are included. I look for videos as close as possible to the instructions I have written. Sometimes they may be slightly different but still very helpful.

  • Cast-on
  • 1 x 1 ribbing
  • Joining two pieces together with a third needle
  • Bind-off
  • Stockinette stitch - Increasing
  • Decreasing
  • Weaving stitches to rows
  • Weaving rows to rows
  • Single crochet

Regardless of their age babies and children’s actual body measurements vary. It is helpful to use the FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS, in the thumb nail photo, which refers to this specific garment only. It can help you choose the size you prefer

YARNS USED FOR SAMPLE

  • NEEDFUL YARNS- Australian Merinos Stampato
  • 100% Australian merino
  • 1.75 ounces-(50 grams) - 153 yards-(140 m) each ball
  • 3(4 - 4 - 5 - 5 - 6 - 7) skeins Main Color
  • ROWAN YARNS - Cashsoft dk
  • 57% extra fine merino - 33% acrylic microfibre - 10% cashmere
  • 1.75 ounces-(50 grams) - 142 yards-(130 m) each ball
  • 1(1 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2) skeins Contrasting Color

FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN FOR THE MAIN COLOR
FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN FOR THE CONTRASTING COLOR

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES

  • Size 3-(3.25 mm) and size 5-(3.75 mm) straight needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
  • Four size 5-(3.75 mm) or smaller double pointed needles or four stitch holders
  • Size D-(3.25 mm) crochet hook

NOTIONS

  • Gauge ruler
  • Tracking sheets—included with pattern
  • Tapestry needle
  • 3 small or medium plastic snaps

GAUGE
- 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 5-(3.75 mm) needles