Sizes + Measurements
This pattern comes in 8 different sizes: Newborn (1-3 mo, 3-6 mo, 6-9 mo) (9-12 mo, 12-18 mo, 18-24 mo).
The finished garment measurements are provided below:
Chest circumference: 45 (48.5, 52, 54) (57, 60, 63) cm / 17¾ (19, 20½, 21¼) (22½, 23½, 24¾)”
Hips Circumference: 52 (56, 62, 64) (68, 72, 76) cm / 20½ (22, 24½, 25¼) (26¾, 28¼, 30)”
Length to Crotch from Shoulder: 32(37, 39, 42) (45, 48, 51) cm / 12½ (14½, 15¼, 16½) (17¾, 19, 20)”
Neckline Opening when Stretched: 31(35, 36, 38) (39, 41, 43) cm / 12¼ (12¾, 14¼, 15) (15½, 16, 17)”
Materials
YARN:185 (230, 270, 300) (340, 384, 430) m / 205 (255, 295, 330) (370, 420, 470) yrds of sport or DK weight yarn (size 3- according to CYC Standards)
Amounts are approximate and include some extra for swatching and margin of error.
Sample used Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo (80% Bamboo, 20% Wool - DK weight) in the color (081) Pink Linen.
NEEDLES: 4 mm circular needles on a 30 cm long cable (or a longer cable to work in the magic loop) for body and 3 mm for ribbing.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, 3 stitch holders (optional), 2 markers, 4 snaps or 4 buttons of 1 cm in diameter.
Alternative Yarns
Any DK weight yarn will work, but here are some I would recommend:
Stylecraft, Naturals Bamboo & Cotton DK (60% Bamboo 40% Cotton,)
KnitPicks, CotLin (70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen)
Lion Brand, Truboo (100% Rayon from Bamboo)