Free Knitting PatternLion Brand® Pound of Love®

Knit Perfect Baby Gift SetPattern Number: 20112AD

It takes only one Pound of Love to make this darling garter ridge cardigan, hat andbooties -- what a perfect shower gift!

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand YarnLion Brand® Pound of Love®

Knit Perfect Baby Gift SetPattern Number: 20112AD

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner + (Level 2)

SIZE: 3-6 mos, 12 mos

Finished Chest 18 (20, 22) inchesLength 8 (9½, 11)inchesHatS (L) Circumference 14 (16)inchesBootiesS (L) Foot Length 3 (3½)inches

Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only onenumber is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to yoursize before beginning.CORRECTIONS: (applied Dec 20, 2013)

Sleeve Pattern: Rows 2, 4 and 6 Ssk, *k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, dbl dec; rep from * to last 5 sts,k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, k2tog. Change to smaller needles.

dbl dec (double dec) (sk2p): Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over 2sts decreased.

MATERIALS• 550-156 Lion Brand

Pound of Love Yarn:Pastel Green 1 (1, 1) Ball

• Lion Brand KnittingNeedles- Size 8 [5mm]

• Lion Brand KnittingNeedles- Size 9 [5.5mm]

• Lion Brand CrochetHook - Size J-10 (6mm)

• Lion BrandLarge-Eye BluntNeedles (Set of 6)

• Additional MaterialsSix ½ inch (13 mm)buttons

*Pound of Love® (Article #550). 100%Premium Acrylic; package size:16.00oz/448.00 gr. (1020yds/932m) pullskeins

GAUGE:

19 sts + 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row) on smaller needles.

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will

be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient.If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller sizehook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

M1 (make 1 st): An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between theneedles and placing it onto the left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop.dbl dec (double dec) (sk2p): Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over 2sts decreased.ssk (slip, slip, knit): Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert leftneedle into fronts of these 2 sts and k them tog.

NOTES:

Body is worked in one piece to underarm.

SWEATERBODY

With larger needles, cast on 89 (101, 113) sts.Rows 1 and 5: (RS) K 5, *p 1, k 5; rep from *.Rows 2, 4, and 6: K 5, ssk, *k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, dbl dec;rep from * to last 10 sts, end k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, k2tog, k5.Row 3: (Buttonhole Row For Girl’s Sweater) K 1, k2tog, yo,k 2; *p 1, k 5; rep from *.Row 3: (Buttonhole Row For Boy’s Sweater) K 5, *p 1, k 5;rep from * to last 6 sts, end p 1, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1. Change tosmaller needles.Row 7: K 5, *p 1, k 5; rep from *.Row 8: Knit. Repeat Rows 7 and 8 for pattern, working 4more Buttonhole Rows every 1½ (1 ¾, 2)". AT SAME TIME,when piece measures 4 (5, 6)" from beg, divide for Frontsand Back on a RS row by working in pattern over 23 (26,29) sts, bind off 1 st, work 41 (47, 53) sts, bind off 1 st,work rem 23 (26, 29) sts. Place Right Front and Back sts onholder.

LEFT FRONTWork in pattern (including buttonholes for boy’s sweater)until armhole measures 3 (3½,4)", ending with a RS row.Work 9 (10, 11) sts, then place these sts on holder; work toend of row. Cont in pattern and, AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st atneck edge every row 4 times – 10 (12, 14) sts. Work evenuntil armhole measures 4 (4½, 5)". Bind off.

RIGHT FRONTWork as for Left Front, including buttonholes for girl’ssweater, reversing shaping.

BACKWorking on Back only, cont in pattern until armholemeasures 3 (3½, 4)", ending with a WS row. Work in patternover 14 (16, 18) sts, place center 13 (15, 17) sts on holder,

work rem 14 (16, 18) sts. Working each side separately,cont in pattern and, AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at each neckedge 4 times – 10 (12, 14) sts. Work even until armholemeasures 4 (4½, 5)". Bind off.

FINISHINGSew shoulder seams.Neckband: Slip 9 (10, 11) sts from Right Front holder tosmaller needle. Attach yarn and pick up 13 sts along RightFront neck, knit across 13 (15, 17) sts of Back holder, pickup 13 sts along Left Front neck, knit across 9 (10, 11) sts ofLeft Front holder – 57 (61, 65) sts. Knit 6 rows, placingbuttonhole on 4th row, ending with a RS row. Bind off 5 stsat beg of next 2 rows – 47 (51, 55) sts.Collar: Change to larger needle. Purl 1 row, increasing 8(10, 12) sts evenly spaced – 55 (61, 67) sts.Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7: Ssk, *k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, dbl dec;rep from * to last 5 sts, k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, k2tog.Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: P 1, *k 5, p 1; rep from *. Bind off allsts in pattern.

SLEEVEWith smaller needles, cast on 25 (25, 25)sts.Rows 1, 3 and 5: P 1, *k 5, p 1; rep from *.Rows 2, 4 and 6: Ssk, *k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, dbl dec; repfrom * to last 5 sts, k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, k2tog.Change to larger needles.Row 7: Purl.Row 8: Knit.Row 9: Knit.Row 10: P 1, *k 5, p 1; rep from *.Rep Rows 9 & 10 for 1".Cont in pattern as established and, AT SAME TIME, inc 1 steach edge every 4th row 2 (4, 6) times, then every 6th row4 (4, 5) times – 37 (41, 47) sts. Work even until piecemeasures 7 (8, 9)". Bind off. Sew sleeve seam, folding cuffup. Sew sleeves into body of sweater. Sew 6 buttons ontobuttonband.

HATWith larger needle, cast on 61 (73) sts. Work Rows 1-10 ofSleeve pattern, then repeat Rows 9 & 10 until piecemeasures 3½ (4½)" ending with Row 10.

SHAPE CROWNRow 1: *Ssk, k 4; rep from *, end k 1 – 51 (61) sts.Row 2: P 1, *k 4, p 1; rep from *.Row 3: K 1, *k 3, k2tog; rep from * – 41 (49) sts.Row 4: P 1, *k 3, p 1; rep from *.Row 5: *Ssk, k 2; rep from *, end k 1 – 31 (37) sts.Row 6: P 1, *k 2, p 1; rep from *.Row 7: K 1, *k 1, k2tog; rep from * – 21 (25) sts.Row 8: *P 1, k 1; rep from *.Row 9: *Ssk, k 2; rep from *, end k 1 – 16 (19) sts.

Row 10: Knit.Row 11: K 1, *k 1, k2tog; rep from * – 11 (13) sts.Row 12: Knit.Row 13: *Ssk; rep from *, end k 1 – 6 (7) sts.Cut yarn and run through rem sts. Fasten off. Sew backseam, folding cuff up.

BOOTIESWith larger needles, cast on 25 (25) sts. Work Rows 1-10 ofSleeve. Rep Rows 9 and 10 for 1", ending with Row 9. EyeletRow K 1, *yo, k2tog; rep from *. Knit 3 rows.

INSTEPRow 1: K 17, turn, slip 1, k 8, turn.Row 2: Slip 1, k 8, turn.Rep Row 2 for 7 (11) times. Pick up 4 (6) sts along left side of instep, then knit rem 8 sts on left needle.Turn. Knit 21 (23), pick up 4 (6) sts along right side of instep, then knit rem 8 sts – 33 (37) sts. Knit 4rows.

TOE AND HEELRow 1: K 12 (14), ssk, k 5, k2tog, k 12 (14) – 31 (35) sts.Row 2: Knit.Row 3: Ssk, k 10 (12), ssk, k 3, k2tog, k 10 (12), k2tog – 27 (31) sts.Row 4: Knit.Row 5: Ssk, k 9 (11), ssk, k 1, k2tog, k 9 (11), k2tog – 23 (27) sts.Bind off. Sew seam along bottom of foot and back, folding down cuff. Crochet a 15" tie cord and weavethrough eyelets.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCESClick for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) cont = continu(e)(s)(ing)dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)k = knit k2tog = knit 2 togetherp = purl rem = remain(s)(ing)rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right sidest(s) = stitch(es) tog = togetherWS = wrong side yo = yarn over

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