Caireann shawl poncho for baby or toddler by Christina Drummond

Caireann shawl poncho for baby or toddler

Knitting
August 2014
Any aran or worsted weight
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
250 - 300 yards (229 - 274 m)
Age 1, 2, 3
English
This pattern is available from artfire.com for C$5.99.

This shawl poncho goes with jeans and a t-shirt as well as a favourite dress. Make it in any yarn, pure wool for warmth, or a lighter yarn for when worn more for style than utility. I recommend measuring the length you need to make the rectangle, as children of the same age vary in torso length and size. Caireann (pron. Kare-in) is an Irish name meaning “little beloved.”

Sizes: Ages 1 (2, 3)

You will need:
4-5 oz (150-160g) aran weight yarn
Straight knitting needles, size 5 mm (6 U.K. (8 U.S.)
Cable Needle
Yarn needle for sewing

Gauge: 16 sts + 20 rows = 4” in stocking stitch. Please check your gauge and use a larger or smaller needle if you don’t get the same results.