Swing Set by Jil Eaton

Swing Set

Knitting
October 2001
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch using largest size needles, see notes
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
260 - 335 yards (238 - 306 m)
3 to 6 months (12-18 months, 2 years)
English

Swingy top in stripes is trimmed with a crocheted edging, and the diaper cover is simple seed stitch. Cute for the beach or summer days.

Sizes
3–6 months (12–18 months - 2 years)

Finished Measurements
Finished chest: 22 (23½ - 25)“ / 56 (59.5 - 63.5) cm
Length (shoulder to hem): 12 (13 - 14½)” / 30 (33 - 36.5) cm
Diaper cover, finished waist (buttoned): 14 (15 - 16)“ /
35.5 (37.5 - 40.5) cm
Diaper cover, length (unbuttoned): 12 (13 - 14)” / 30.5
(33 - 35.5) cm

Yarn
Jil Eaton CottonTail (50g/90yds):
#7532 Plum and #7585 Orangini - 2 (3 - 3) skeins each
#7547 Azure, 1 (1 - 2) skeins.

Needles
Straight needles: sizes 5, 6 and 7 US (3.75, 4 and 4.5
mm). Double-pointed needles: size 7 US (4.5 mm).
Crochet hook: size G-6 (4 mm).

Other Materials
1 yd / 1 m ¾“ wide elastic
Two 1” / 2.5 cm buttons for top
Four buttons for diaper cover
Stitch holders
Markers

Gauges
Top: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st using size 7 US (4.5 mm) needles.
Diaper cover: 20 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in seed st
using size 6 US (4 mm) needles.
Always check gauge to save time and ensure a
perfect fit. Adjust needle size as necessary!