Rated “enthusiastic beginner”

Any DK weight yarn will do. Samples pictured in the book used Emu Superwash.

Skirt of coat can be worked solidly, or in stripes.

Size information

• 1 year: chest 20”/51cm, finished chest 24”/61cm
• 2 years: chest 22”/56cm, finished chest 26”/66cm
• 4 years: chest 24”/61cm, finished chest 29”/73.5cm
• 6 years: chest 26”/66cm, finished chest 31”/79cm

Other materials needed

• 6 ring markers
• 2 buttons for 1-year size, 3 buttons for all other sizes

Yarn requirements

Balls are assumed to be 50g, 119m/130yds

• 1-year size: 2 balls of main colour, 2 balls of contrast colour
• 2-year size: 3 balls of main colour, and 2.5 balls of contrast colour for a solid skirt or 2 balls of contrast colour for a striped skirt
• 4-year size: 3 balls of main colour, and 3 balls of contrast colour for a solid skirt or 2 balls of contrast colour for a striped skirt
• 6-year size: 4 balls of main colour, 3 balls of contrast colour