The Angel Top is worked from the bottom up. First, work the body in stockinette stitch with or without the lace edging. Next, work the back and front.
Graft the shoulder stitches with Kitchener stitch. Shape the neckline with a button or drawstring closure. Pick up the stitches along the armholes, work the ruffles or sleeves in the round and short rows.

Sizes: 3-6 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2-3 years, 3-4 years, 4-5 years, 5-6 years.

Chest width (with positive ease): 46 (50) // 52 (54) 56 /// 58 (60) 62 cm;
18.1 (19.6) // 20.4 (21.2) 22 /// 22.8 (23.6) 24.4 in.

Total length: 28 (30) // 32 (34) 36 /// 38 (40) 42 cm;
11 (11.8) // 12.5 (13.3) 14.1 /// 14.9 (15.7) 16.5 in.

Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 175 m/50 g (191 yds/1.7 oz).

Recommended yarn: Sandnes Garn Babyull Lanett, Gazzal Baby Cotton, Alize Baby Cotton, Alize Bella, Ice Yarns Angora Solid, Drops Safran, Drops Baby Merino, Filato Scheepjes Organicon.

Needles: 3 mm (US2.5) and 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in), 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles with a cable length of 60-80 cm (24-31 in), 3 mm (US2.5) and 3.5 mm (US4) double-pointed needles.

Notions: 2.5-3 mm (US1.5- US2.5) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in), 2 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, about 50 cm (19.6 in) of waste yarn in a contrasting color.

Yarn consumption: 100 (150) // 150 (150) 150-200 /// 200 (200) 200 g;
3.5 (5.2) // 5.2 (5.2) 5.2- 7 /// 7 (7) 7 oz.

Gauge of the stockinette stitch after washing and blocking – 26 stitches × 38 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 3.5 mm (US4) needles.
Before you start, make and wash the sample. If necessary, adjust the needle size to match the gauge.