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Petite Bodysuit
The Petite bodysuit is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, work the neckband, then shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Work the raglan in back-and-forth rows and in the round, separate the sleeve stitches, work the body, front gusset, back gusset and leg edges. The sleeves are worked last.
Sizes: 0-1 month (1-3 months) // 3-6 months (6-9 months) 9-12 months /// 12-18 months (18-24 months).
Width of the garment (with positive ease):
48 (50) // 52 (54) 56 /// 58 (60) cm;
18.8 (19.6) // 20.4 (21.2) 22 /// 22.8 (23.6) in.
Length from shoulder to crotch:
32 (35) // 38 (41) 43 /// 45 (47) cm;
12.5 (13.7) // 14.9 (16.1) 16.9 /// 17.7 (18.5) in.
Inner sleeve length:
13 (15) // 17 (19) 21 /// 23 (25) cm;
5.1 (5.9) // 6.6 (7.4) 8.2 /// 9 (9.8) in.
Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 165 m/50 g (180 yds/1.7 oz).
Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in); 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles with a cable length of 60 cm (24 in) for the leg edges; 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) double pointed needles for the sleeves.
Notions: 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook, stitch markers, 5 (5) // 5 (6) 6 /// 7 (7) buttons with a diameter of approximately 1 cm (0.3 in), tapestry needle, about 50 cm (20 in) of waste yarn in a
contrasting color.
Totals used: 100 (100) // 150 (150) 150 /// 200 (200) g; 3.5 (3.5) // 5.2 (5.2) 5.2 /// 7 (7) oz.
Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it is needed to achieve the correct gauge.
Gauge of the stockinette stitch after washing and blocking – 23 stitches × 32 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles.
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