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This infant sweater is adorable in black and ecru stripe. It has a square neckline and 5 different colored face buttons. Knit with SandnesGarn's Lanett (superwash merino wool) or SandnesGarn's Mandarin Petit.   Matching hat - pattern included

 

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING
	Beginner	Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.
	Easy	Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
	Intermediate	Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing.
	Experienced	Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns and numerous color changes.

 

YARN:  SandnesGarn - Lanett             100% merino wool             50 grams - 214 yards                          OR                   SandnesGarn - Mandarin Petit              100% cotton              50 grams - 198 yards     GAUGE: 28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on size 3 needles for either yarn;              or size needles to obtain the correct gauge      NEEDLES: size 1 and size 3 straight needles                  size 3 or smaller double pointed needles or 4 stitch holders            NOTIONS: tapestry needle     CARE: machine wash, gentle cycle - lay flat to dry

 

ACTUAL BODY MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES

SIZE	3 months	6 months	12 months	18 months
CHEST SIZE	17	18	20	21
HEAD	15	15	16	17

ACTUAL KNIT MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES

CHEST	19	21	24	25
LENGTH FROM SHOULDERS	8.5	9.5	10.5	11.5

BALLS AND BUTTONS REQUIRED

Color A - cotton or wool	2	2	2	3
Color B - cotton or wool	2	2	2	3
Number of buttons	5	5	5	5