Comfy Kimono

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy (Level 2)

SIZE: 3-6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 24 months (2 yrs) 

Finished Chest 20 (21, 22, 23) in. [51 (53.5, 56, 58.5) cm]

Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

Lion Brand® Microspun GAUGE: 18 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in St st (k on RS, p on WS). 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 size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

BACK Cast on 46 (48, 50, 52) sts. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 10 (10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2) in. [25.5 (27, 28, 29) cm] from beginning. Bind off.

LEFT FRONT Cast on 44 (46, 48, 50) sts. Work in St st until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] from beg, end with a WS row. Neck Shaping Next Row (RS): K across row to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2 - 43 (45, 47, 49) sts. Next Row (WS): P 2, p2tog, p across row - 42 (44, 46, 48) sts. Rep last 2 rows until 15 (16, 16, 16) sts remain. Work even until piece measures 10 (10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2) in. [25.5 (27, 28, 29) cm] from beg. Bind off. RIGHT FRONT Cast on 44 (46, 48, 50) sts. Work in St st until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] from beg, end with a WS row. Neck Shaping Next Row (RS): K 2, k2tog tbl, k across row - 43 (45, 47, 49) sts. Next Row (WS): P across row to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p 2 - 42 (44, 46, 48) sts. Rep last 2 rows until 15 (16, 16, 16) sts remain. Work even until piece measures 10 (10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2) in. [25.5 (27, 28, 29) cm] from beg. Bind off.

SLEEVES Cast on 28 (30, 32, 34) sts. Work 4 rows in St st. Next Row (RS): K 1, k in front and back of next st - inc made, k to last 2 sts, k in front and back of next st, k 1 - 30 (32, 34, 36) sts. Work 3 rows even. Repeat last 4 rows 5 (5, 5, 6) times - 40 (42, 44, 48) sts. Work even until Sleeve measures 5 (5 1/4, 5 1/2, 6) in. [12.5 (13, 14, 15) cm] from beg. Bind off.

RIGHT TIE Cast on 55 sts. Bind off. LEFT TIE Cast on 95 (99, 103, 108) sts. Bind off. FINISHING Sew Ties to Fronts at beg of V-Neck shaping. Sew shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves to body. Sew Sleeve seams. Sew side seams leaving 1/2 in. [1.25 cm] unsewn on right side seam 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] up from lower edge for Tie opening. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl p2tog = purl 2 together rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) tbl = through the back loop tog = together WS = wrong side

Diagonal Jacket

Size US9 (5.5mm) straight needles

Size US5 (3.75 mm) DPN’s

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers if desired

Tape measure

Button

Sizes

My sweater is a child size 2T.  It measures 14 inches wide x 15 inches long with an armhole depth of 5 inches.  Determine the size you desire by measuring the length, width and arm hole depth of a favorite sweater or by using general clothing size dimensions.

Tension/Gauge

20 sts per 4 in/10 cm over garter stitch on the diagonal.

Abbreviations

CO- cast on

k- knit

k2tog- knit two stitches together

sts- stitches

m1- make 1

dc- decrease

BO-bind off

To make I-cord:  CO 3 sts using size 5 DPNs.  K 1 row. Without turning the needle, slide sts to the opposite end of the needle.  K the next row using the working yarn brought from the bottom st.  Repeat until you have reached your desired cord length.   BO by k2tog twice, sliding sts to the opposite end.  K2tog.  Cut yarn and pull through the last st.

Back

Determine your desired measurements for length and width of the back.  This is most easily determined by measuring a well-fitting sweater belonging to the intended wearer.  You want to have a few inches of positive ease as this is an outside layer.

CO 3 sts using long tail cast on.  Turn.

Row 2: K1, m1, k1, m1, k1.

Row 3 and all subsequent rows: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.

Repeat until  your edges measure your desired width (mine measured 14 inches).

If your back will be a square, begin dc 1 st each side as follows: k1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

If your back will be a rectangle, begin dc 1 st on one edge only as follows until you piece measures your desired length:

k1, k2tog, k to last st, m1, k1

k1, m1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1

When you reach your desired length, begin dc on each edge as written for square. Continue dc pattern until you have 3 sts on your needle.  BO.

Fronts

Make 2  pieces, one should be 1 inch wider than the other for overlap at the front closure (mine measure 7×15 and 6×15 inches).

CO and knit as written for back.

Finishing

Sew shoulder seams and side seams using mattress stitch.  Sew side seams leaving room for armholes (mine measure 5 inches).

Make 4-6 inch long I-cord (mine is 4 inches) over 3 sts using size 5 DPN’s and attach inside the smaller front in desired location for closure (mine is about half way between top and bottom).  Sew button on larger front (mine is sewed 2 inches in from the center edge).

Tack down lapels if desired.

Block and enjoy!  If you find errors, please let me know!

Sun Dress

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy (Level 2) SIZE:  12-18 months (2-3 years, 4-5 years) Finished Chest 19 (22, 24) in. (48.5 (56, 61) cm) Finished Length 11 (12 1/2, 14) in. (28 (32, 35.5) cm) CORRECTIONS: None GAUGE: 18 sts + 38 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row). 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 size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

BACK With A, cast on 63 (75, 81) sts. Knit 4 rows. Beg with a knit row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 8 (9, 10) in. (20.5 (23, 25.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Yoke Next Row: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row - 42 (50, 54) sts. Continue in Garter st (k every row) until yoke measures 1 1/2 (1 3/4, 2) in. (4 (4.5, 5) cm). Shape Armhole Bind off 4 (6, 6) sts at beg of next two rows - 34 (38, 42) sts. Decrease 1 st at each end of every RS row 4 (5, 5) times - 26 (28, 32) sts. Work even until yoke measures 3 (3 1/2, 4) in. (7.5 (9, 10) cm). Shape Neck Next Row (RS): K6 and slip to a holder, bind off 14 (16, 20) sts, knit to end. Work in Garter st on 6 sts for 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) for tie. Bind off. Slip 6 sts from holder to back to needle and join yarn. Work in Garter st for 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) for second tie. Bind off. FRONT Make same as Back.

FINISHING Sew side seams. Weave in ends. With 2 strands of B or C, and referring to photograph, embroider Lazy Daisies randomly scattered on skirt. With 1 strand of the opposite color of each daisy, embroider a French knot in the center of each daisy.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit p = purl RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

Cardigan 4 button

Skill level: Easy

Size: Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements: Chest: 12 (13, 14)”, Length: 13 (15, 17)”

Yarn Needle. 4 Buttons – size ½ inch, 4 small snaps.
Needles: One pair size US 6 (4mm) and US 7 (4.5mm), or size to obtain gauge

Gauge: In Stockinette stitch, using US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, 20 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm

Back:
Using 6 needles, cast on 66 (72, 78) sts. Work in Seed st
for 6 rows. Change to #7 needles and St st. Work even until piece measures 9 (10, 12)” from beginning, end with a WS row.

Shape Armhole:
Dec 16 (18, 20) sts across next row, change to seed st. BO 3 (4, 4) sts at beginning of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end
every other row 2 (3, 3) times. When piece measures 13 (15, 17)” BO loosely.

Left front:
Using 6 needles, cast on 50 (52, 54) sts. Work in seed st
for 6 rows. Change to #7 needles and St st, keeping the last 5 sts in garter st for button band. Work even until piece measures 9 (10, 12)” from beginning, end with a WS row.

Shape Armhole:
Dec 10 (12, 12) sts across next row. Change to seed st.
BO 3 ( 4, 4) sts at beginning of side edge. Dec 1 st at side end
every other row 2 (3, 3) times. When piece measures 11 (13, 14 ½)”,shape neck: BO at neck edge 13 (15, 16) sts. Then BO 2 sts once and 1 st 3 (4, 4) times. When piece measures 13 (15, 17)”, BO loosely.

Right front:
Work as for left front, reversing all shaping.

Sleeves:
Using #6 needles, cast on 28 (30, 32) sts. Work in Seed st
for 6 rows. Change to #7 needles and St st . Inc 1 st each side every 6th row 5 (6, 7) times 38 (42, 44) sts. Work even until piece measures 6 (8, 10)” from the beginning, end with a WS row.
Shape Cap:
(RS) BO 3 (4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows Dec 1 st at
each end every 4th row 5 (6, 6) times, end with WS.
Next row: K2tog =across entire row for gathered cap. BO in purl st.

Finishing:
Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves; sew sleeve and side seams.

Collar:
With #6 needle PU 36 (40, 44) sts from around neck omitting
the double breasted plaque. Working in seed st Inc 1 st at each end every 4th row 3 times. When collar measures 2½ (3, 3 ½)” BO loosely.

Sew buttons on. Sew snaps on in back of buttons. Using yarn needle,weave in ends.

Needle Converter

KNITTING NEEDLE SIZES AND CONVERSIONS

METRIC SIZES(mm)	US SIZES	UK/CANADIAN
2.0	0	14
2.25	1	13
2.75	2	12
3.0	-	11
3.25	3	10
3.5	4	-
3.75	5	9
4.0	6	8
4.5	7	7
5.0	8	6
5.5	9	5
6.0	10	4
6.5	10 1/2	3
7.0	-	2
7.5	-	1
8.0	11	0
9.0	13	00
10.0	15	000
12.0	17	-
16.0	19	-
19.0	35	-
25.0	50	-

Eyelet Cardigan

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy (Level 2) SIZE: 3-6 mos, 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs), Child 3, Child 4 Finished Chest 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) in. (53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5) cm) Finished Length 11 (12, 13, 14, 16) in. (28 (30.5, 33, 35.5, 40.5) cm) Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. All Sizes Eyelet Yoke Row 1 (RS): Working first and last 5 sts in Seed st as established, knit. Row 2: Rep Row 1. Row 3: Work first 5 sts in Seed st, (k2tog, yo) to last 5 6 (6, 6, 5, 5) sts, work last 5 6 (6, 6, 5, 5)sts in Seed st. GAUGE: 20 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). 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 size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION: Seed Stitch (over odd number of sts) Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * across, end with k1. Row 2: K the purl sts and p the knit sts. Rep Row 2 for Seed st. NOTES: 1. Back, Fronts, and Sleeves are worked back and forth on circular needle to armhole, then joined and worked in one piece for yoke. 2. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches. 3. Sweater is knit at a slightly tight gauge.

CARDIGAN BACK Cast on 51 (55, 59, 65, 69) sts. Work 6 rows in Seed st. Change to St st (k on RS, p on WS) and work until piece measures 4 1/2 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 7 1/4, 9 1/4) in. (11.5 (14, 16.5, 18.5, 23.5) cm) from beg; end with a WS row. Shape Armhole Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows – 45 (49, 53, 59, 63) sts. Place sts on a holder. LEFT FRONT Cast on 29 (31, 33, 35, 37) sts. Work 6 rows in Seed st. Next Row (RS): K to last 5 sts, place marker, work last 5 sts in Seed st as established for front band. Next Row: Work in Seed st to marker, p to end of row. Continue as established, keeping 5 sts in Seed st for front band and remaining sts in St st, until piece measures 4 1/2 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 7 1/4, 9 1/4) in. (11.5 (14, 16.5, 18.5, 23.5) cm) from beg; end with a WS row. Shape Armhole Bind off 3 sts at beg of next row – 26 (28, 30, 32, 34) sts. Next Row: Purl. Place sts on a holder. RIGHT FRONT Cast on 29 (31, 33, 35, 37) sts. Work 6 rows in Seed st. Next Row (RS): Work first 5 sts in Seed st as established for front band, place marker, k to end of row. Next Row: P to marker, work last 5 sts in Seed st. Continue in St st, keeping 5 sts in Seed st for front band until piece measures 4 1/2 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 7 1/4, 9 1/4) in. (11.5 (14, 16.5, 18.5, 23.5) cm) from beg; end with a RS row. Shape Armhole Bind off 3 sts at beg of next row – 26 (28, 30, 32, 34) sts. Place sts on a holder. SLEEVE (make 2) Cast on 31 (33, 33, 33, 35) sts. Work 6 rows in Seed st. Knit 1 row, purl 1 row. Continue in St st, increasing 1 st at each end every other row 5 (2, 0, 0, 0) times, every 4th row 3 (6, 8, 9, 9) times – 47 (49, 49, 51, 53) sts. Work even in St st until Sleeve measures 4 1/2 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 7 1/4, 9 1/4) in. (11.5 (14, 16.5, 18.5, 23.5) cm) from beg; end with a WS row. Shape Armhole Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows – 41 (43, 43, 45, 47) sts. Place sts on a holder. YOKE With RS facing, place sts from holders back onto needle in the following order: Right Front, Sleeve, Back, Sleeve, Left Front – 179 (191, 199, 213, 225) sts. Row 1 (RS): Keeping 5 sts for front bands in Seed st, knit 1 row, dec 4 (6, 4, 3, 5) sts evenly spaced across row – 175 (185, 195, 210, 220) sts. Row 2: Purl. For Sizes 3 and 4 only Next 2 Rows: Work in St st. All Sizes Eyelet Yoke Row 1 (RS): Working first and last 5 sts in Seed st as established, knit. Row 2: Rep Row 1. Row 3: Work first 5 sts in Seed st, (k2tog, yo) to last 5 6 (6, 6, 5, 5) sts, work last 5 6 (6, 6, 5, 5) sts in Seed st. Row 4: Rep Row 2. Row 5 (Dec Row): Work 5 sts in Seed st, *k2tog, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, work last 5 sts in Seed st – 142 (150, 158, 170, 178) sts. Row 6: Working first and last 5 sts in Seed st as established, purl. Rows 7–10: Rep Rows 1–4. Rows 11 and 12: Keeping first and last 5 sts in Seed st as established, work in St st. Rows 13–16: Rep Rows 1–4. Row 17 (Dec Row): Work 5 sts in Seed st, *k2, k2tog; rep from * to last 5 sts, work last 5 sts in Seed st – 109 (115, 121, 130, 136) sts. Rows 18–28: Rep Rows 6–16. Row 29 (Dec Row): Work 5 sts in Seed st, *k1, k2tog; rep from * to last 5 sts, work last 5 sts in Seed st – 76 (80, 84, 90, 94) sts. Row 30: Working first and last 5 sts in Seed st as established, purl. Row 31: Knit, dec 10 sts evenly spaced across row – 66 (70, 74, 80, 84) sts. Row 32: Work in Seed st. Row 33 (Buttonhole Row): K1, p1, yo, k2tog, work in Seed st to end of row. Rows 34–36: Rep Row 32. Bind off. FINISHING Sew side and Sleeve seams. Sew underarm seams. Sew on button. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side yo = yarn over