Tuxita Baby Tunic by Vickie Howell

Tuxita Baby Tunic

Knitting
August 2010
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
630 - 1260 yards (576 - 1152 m)
Toddler 6 (12, 18, 24) months/Child’s 2 (4, 6) years
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

The Tuxita Baby Tunic is knit in Blue Mint & Forest Floor using Garter & Stockinette stitch. The tiny tuxedo ruffle adds a little playfulness to an otherwise simple, vest bodice. My daughter Clover’s modeling it over tights, but it would be equally adorable over baby’s jeans, leggings or bloomers!

SIZES

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest 20 (22, 23, 25)”/ 27 (29, 30 ½)” / 51 (56, 58.5, 63.5)cm/68.5 (73.5, 77.5)cm
Length 18 (19, 19 ½, 20 ½)”/22 (23, 24)”/56 (58.5, 61)cm

Materials

Caron International’s Simply Soft® Brights (100% Acrylic, 6oz/170g, 315yds,288m):
Shown in: 9608 Blue Mint (A) 6 (6, 12, 12)/12 (18, 18)oz / 170 (170, 340, 340)/340 (680, 680)g
Caron International’s Simply Soft® (100% Acrylic, 6oz/170g, 315yds,288m):
Shown in: 2603 Forest Floor (B) 6 (6, 6, 6)/12 (12, 12)oz / 170 (170, 170, 170)/170 (340, 340)g
One pair Size U.S. 8 (5mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Set of U.S. 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles
Elastic Thread (Optional)
Sewing Needle (Optional)
Yarn Needle