Baby Raglan Sweater

Size Fits babies about 6 months Finished chest measurement: 19 inches Gauge 24 sts and 36 rows = 4" with larger needles over pattern stitch Materials 1 ball sportweight yarn such as Bernat Softee Baby Size 3 US (3.25 mm) straight needles Size 5 US (3.75 mm) circular needles 29" long Set of 4 Size 3 US (3.25 mm) and Size 5 US (3.75 mm) double points 2 stitch holders stitch markers tapestry needle Instructions Stitch Pattern Back and forth: Rows 1, 3 and 4: K Row 2: P In the round: Rnds 1, 2 and 3: K Rnd 4: p Beginning at collar, with straight needles CO 72 sts. Rows 1 and 3: K5, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5 for button band Rows 2 and 4: K5, *p2, k2; rep from 8 to last 5 sts, k5 Row 5: Rep Row 1, working a buttonhole in band at beginning of row for boys (k2, yo, k2tog, k1) or at end for girls (k1, k2tog, yo, k2). Work buttonholes every 12th ridge or 24 rows. Row 6: Rep Row 2 Row 7: Rep Row 1

Row 8: Rep Row 2 placing markers as follows: Work 17 sts for front, pm, work 8 sts for sleeve, pm, work 22 sts for back, pm, work 8 sts for sleeve, pm, work last 17 sts for front. Change to circular needles, working back and forth as if with straights. Begin yoke and raglan increases. Increase by knitting into the front and back of same stitch. Row 9 (RS): K5, *k to within 2 sts of marker, inc in next st, K 1, slip marker, inc in next st; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5 - 80 sts Row 10 (WS): K5, p to last 5 sts, k5 Row 11: Rep Row 9 Row 12: K Rep last four rows for pattern stitch until you have 42 sts for each sleeve, ending with WS completed-208 sts total Join body and put sleeves on holder (RS): *Work to within 2 sts of marker, inc in next st, K1, remove marker. Put 42 sts of sleeve on holder without working. CO 4 sts at underarm. Remove next marker, inc in next st; rep from * once and complete row - 136 sts Work even, continuing in pattern stitch and repeating buttonholes at the proper interval. End with 3rd row of pattern stitch, 8 ridges below the 4th buttonhole. Bottom Band Change to smaller straight needles. WS: K5, *p2, k2; rep from 8 to last 5 sts, k5 Continue in ribbing and working buttonbands as for collar, knitting 5th buttonhole at proper interval. Work 4 rows after buttonhole, then BO loosely in pattern. Sleeves With larger double points, k 42 sts from holder and pick up 6 sts from underarm (the 4 CO sts, plus an extra st at each end of CO sts). Divide 15 sts on needle 1, 18 sts on needle 2, 15 sts on needle 3 - 48 sts Begin at underarm, dec and join: Rnd 1: K5, k2tog, k to the last st, K it together with the 1st stitch from the beginning of next round - 46 sts Rnd 2: K Rnd 3: K Rnd 4: P Rnd 5: K4, k2tog, k to the last st, K it together with the 1st stitch from the beginning of next round - 44 sts Rnd 6: K Rnd 7: K Rnd 8: P Rnd 9: K3, k2tog, k to the last st, K it together with the 1st stitch from the beginning of next round - 42 sts Work even over 42 sts as established in pattern stitch until sleeve measures 4" or desired length. End with p rnd completed. *K2tog, k5; rep from * around - 36 sts Change to smaller double points and work in k2, p2 ribbing for one inch. BO loosely. Rep for second sleeve. Sew on buttons. Weave in ends on WS.

These baby booties feature garter stitch welts and are knit in the round. A matching raglan cardigan is also available. Materials: Sport weight yarn Set of 4 size 4 US (3.5 mm) double points Size 3 US (3.25 mm) will knit a slightly smaller size tapestry needle crochet hook Size: Fits most babies. About 4" toe-to-heel. Instructions: Cuff: CO 36 sts. Divide over 3 needles (12 sts on each needle). Making sure sts aren't twisted, join. Work k1, p1 ribbing for 22 to 24 rounds. The rounds begin and end at the tail where the join is. Instep: K 12 sts on needles 1 and 2. Do not work 12 sts on needle 3. K 1 row; P 1 row; K 1 row; K 1 row for 15 rows over the 12 sts from needle 2 only. Next row: K2tog, k across to last 2 sts, k2tog P 1 row. Repeat dec row - 8 sts remain Welt: Pick up 11 sts along left side of instep flap from the edges of the rows. K the 12 sts from needle 3 (the ones that did not get worked before). You should now be at the heel of the bootie. P the next 12 sts from needle 1. Pick up 11 sts along right side of the instep flap. P across 8 toe sts. P back to the heel. Rearrange sts on needles so you have 18 sts on each needle. Work alternating rounds of K and P until there are 5 garter stitch ridges. Sole: K first round, placing marker between 9th and 10th stitch at toe. Decrease round: K2 tog, k to within 3 sts of marker, k2tog, k1, slip marker, k1, k2tog, work to last 2 sts of round, k2tog. K 1 round even. Repeat Decrease round.

K 1 round even. Repeat Decrease round. BO next round and sew seam shut. Alternate ending: After last decrease row, K half a round. Break off yarn, leaving a tail of about 15 inches. Weave sole together, using Kitchener stitch. Laces: Make two 16 inch chains with crochet hook. Use large tapestry needle to thread chain in and out around cuff so that it ties in front. Knot the ends, so laces do not slide out.