Shape armhole and front neck
Next row RS Ssk see Glossary, page 120 , knit to end-22 24, 27, 29 sts rem. Next row BO 5 sts, purl to end-17 19, 22, 24 sts rem. Next row Ssk, knit to end 16 18. 21, 23 sts rem. Purl 1 row. Rep the last 2 rows 4 4, 4, 6 more times-12 14, Dec 1 st at neck edge every 4th row 3 3, 4, 3 times-9 11, 13, 14 sts rem. Work even until armhole measures 4 472, 47 , 5 10 11.5, 12, 12.5 em , ending with a RS row. Place sts on a holder.
Yarn Information
Each of the yarns used in this book is made from organic cotton or wool. You can purchase these yarns in person at the yarn store or from across the world using the Internet. In the yarn store, you will find helpful, knowledgeable staff and an amazing array of products including knitting yarns, needles, buttons, and books. There are also many good online yarn suppliers, which are a fantastic resource of information you can see the whole spectrum of colors in yarn ranges and order shade cards to...
Cot Blanket
This project makes a great baby shower present and a fabulous way to show mother and new baby how much they are treasured. Each square is knitted separately and then sewn together. Get together with a group of friends or relatives and make this blanket as a group gift. DK weight CYCA Light 3 about 135 yd 123 m in each of 6 colors. Shown here Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort 20 organic cotton, 80 fine wool 180 yd 165 m 2 oz 6-MI mint light green , 6-D denim dark blue , 6-PL pink lilac, 6-V...
Right side edging
With mint, smaller needles, and RS facing, pick up and knit 140 sts from bottom right corner to top right corner. Knit 1 row. Working in garter st, knit 2 rows each in denim, pink lilac, violet, and bluet. Knit 1 row in weathered green. With WS facing, BO all sts knitwise. Left side edging With denim, smaller needles, and RS facing, pick up and knit 140 sts from top left corner to bottom left corner. Knit 1 row. Working in garter st, knit 2 rows each in pink lilac, violet, bluet, and weathered...
Shape crown 1
Row 1 RS dec row K5, k2tog rep from to last st, k 1 49 sts rem. Rows 2-4 Beg with a purl row, work 3 rows in St St. Row 5 K4, k2tog rep from to last st, k1 -41 sts rem. Row 7 K3, k2tog rep from to last st, Row 9 K2, k2tog rep from to last st, Row 11 K1, k2tog rep from to last st, Row 13 K2tog rep from to last st, kl 9 sts rem. Cut yarn, leaving a 12 30.5-em tail. Thread tail through rem sts, pull tight to gather sts, and fasten off on inside. Sew hat seam. Weave in loose ends. Block if desired.
Adorable Chenille Cardigan
Knitted in soft chenille, this cardigan is perfect to snuggle a precious bundle and envelop the baby in softness and comfort up to 3 mos. up to 6 mos. up to 12 mos. up to 18 mos. Worsted weight CYCA Medium 4 180 210, 255, 310 yd 165 192, 233, 283 m chenille. Shown here Vreseis Fox Fibre Chenille 100 Col-organic cotton 1000 yd 914 m 16 oz girl's cardigan shown on page 70 in green boy's cardigan shown on page 67 in brown, less than 1 cone all sizes . Sweaters shown measure 21 53.5 cm . Needles...