This sleeveless cardigan style tank top with lacy peplum was inspired by an outfit I sewed for my daughter years ago. With the matching pair of bloomers that sport a delicate picot lace edging around the leg openings, this is the perfect summer outfit for the active baby/toddler.
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Sizes: 3m 6m, 12m, 2 to fit chest 18 20, 22, 20”/45.5 51, 56, 51cm; waist 18 20, 22, 20”/ 45.5 51, 56, 51cm

Finished Chest Measurements: Approximately 19.75 21.75, 23.75, 21.75)”/50 55, 60, 55cm
Skill Level: Intermediate or adventurous beginner
Required Skills
Stockinette stitch, garter stitch, knitting in the round (stockinette and garter stitch); lace patterns; short rows with wrap and turns;
picking up stitches in the round; three-needle bindoff; (optional) Kitchener stitch.

Yarn
Berroco Weekend (75% acrylic/ 25 % cotton 205yds/187m per 3.5oz/100gm skein ):
MC: 5931 Willow, 2 2, 2, 3 skeins; CC: 5903 Oats, 1 skein all sizes

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm on US 8 in Stockinette Stitch
Needles
• Sleeveless top:
◦ Lace peplum: US 10 (6mm), circular or straight
◦ Main body: US 8 (5mm), circular or straight. Adjust
size as needed to obtain gauge.
◦ Sleeve bands and front bands: US 6 (4mm), dpns
or circular (32”/80cm for magic loop)
• Bloomers:
◦ Waistband and legs: US 6 (4mm), circular
(16”/40cm for waistband, 32”/80cm for magic loop
for legs)
◦ Main body of bloomers: US 8 (5mm), circular
(16”/40cm or 24”/60cm, depending on size). Adjust
size as needed to obtain gauge.
Note: If main needle size is adjusted to obtain gauge, you
may need to adjust other needle sizes proportionately.