Hip length Straight Cardigan with Crochet Edge and No front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Crochet Edge
Round (crew) front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar

Pattern File Name: baby newborn cardigan
Size: Standard Baby  10 lbs.

 1/22/2003

Use baby yarn. I used  Bernat Softee Baby yarn, and  Red Heart Baby yarn.

GAUGE DATA:
   Gauge (stocking stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20.0 sts by 26.0 rows.
      Body knit by Bond/ISM/USM using KP2
      Ribbing knit by Bond/ISM/USM using KP1

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest:  20.8   Armhole:   8.3  Top Neck Opening:   4.4
Front Neck Width:   2.2 Front Neck Depth:   1.8
Hem Width:  20.8     Sleeve Bottom:   5.1
Sleeve Length:   6.0 Body Length:  11.2
Hem Length: 0.4  Collar Length: 0.7   Hem Length:   0.4

NOTE:  At most, 54 needles are required to knit the body of this garment; but the collar/hood needs 56 needles.

BACK:
1.  Cast on 54 sts in MY, using KP2 and closed edge method.
2.  Knit 44 rows.
3.  Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4.  Knit 28 more rows.  Total 72 rows.
5.  Back neck.  Thread center 22 sts onto WY.  16 sts each side.  Knit 6 rows with WY.

FRONT: Cardigan right side worked first.
1.  Cast on 28 sts in MY, using KP2 and closed edge method.
2.  Knit 44 rows.
3.  Armhole.    Mark this row at right end for armhole.  Work 16 rows ( 60 rows total).
4.  Shape neck.  COR.  Thread left 7 sts to WY.    Dec 1 st at neck edge (left end) every row 5 times, until 16 sts remain.    Knit 7 rows even.  Total 72 rows.
5.  Cut yarn, leaving a 22.0 ins end.  Knit 6 rows WY.  Remove sts from machine.
6.  Left cardigan front.  Work as for right side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1.  Cast on 28 sts in MY, using KP2 and closed edge method.
2.  Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 6 times, then every 5th row twice to 44 sts (34 rows total).
3.  Knit even to total 38 rows.  COR.
4.  Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1.  Graft shoulder seams on 16 sts.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
1.  Bring out 56 needles to HP.  With wrong side of work facing, rehang 7 sts from right front neck holder, 10 sts from right front neck edge, 22 sts from back neck holder, 10 sts from left front neck edge, and 7 sts from left front neck holder.  Hang weights.  Push needles to FWP, latches open.  Use KP1 with COR.
2.  Knit 6 rows.  Convert to 1x1 rib.  Cast off loosely.

FINISHING:
1.  Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit.  Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam.  Sew any remaining seams.
2.  Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper.
3.  Crochet to desired length around the body and sleeve hems.
4.  Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO KNIT GARMENT: ---  WARNING.  THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY.  3.8  Ounces TOTAL

Pattern designed by: CJ
with KNITWARE DESIGN  (Version 2.30) from Morningdew Consulting Services Ltd
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Newborn Baby sleeper gown

Drop shoulder with Full length Moderate Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Round (crew) front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar

Size: Standard Baby 10 lbs.

YARN : Bernat Softee Baby acrylic yarn, 5 ounce skeins.

GAUGE DATA:
Gauge (stocking stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20.0 sts by 26.0 rows.
Body knit by Bond/ISM/USM using KP2
Ribbing knit by Bond/ISM/USM using KP2

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Comfortable fit.
Chest: 22.0 Armhole: 9.5 Top Neck Opening: 4.7
Hem Width: 5.1 Front Neck Width: 2.3 Front Neck Depth: 1.8
Sleeve Bottom: 5.7
Sleeve Length: 6.0
Body Length: 20" Hem Length: 1.0 Collar Length: 0.7

February 2003

NOTE: At most, 58 needles are required to knit this garment.

BACK:
1. Cast on 58 sts in MY, using KP2 and closed edge method. [Note: I used the double E wrap]
2. Knit 120 rows.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. Knit 32 more rows. Total 152 rows.
5. Back neck. Thread center 24 sts onto WY. 17 sts each side. Knit 6 rows with WY.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. COR.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Work 20 rows ( 140 rows total).
4. Shape neck. COR. Thread center 12 sts to WY. 23 sts each side.
5. Right neck. LH needles in HP. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 6 times, until 17 sts remain. Knit 6 rows even. Total 152 rows.
6. Cut yarn, leaving a 23.0 ins end. Knit 6 rows WY. Place sts in HP.
7. Left neck. COL. Work as for right neck, reversing shapings.

SEAM and Collar. Seam one shoulder. Hang neck edge on 58 needles, moving 2 sts to one needle if you need to. Knit 6 rows. Latch 1x1 for rib. Bind Off.
Seam other shoulder and collar. [If you don't want a knit collar like this, and would rather crochet an edge to the opening, then seam the other shoulder and work the sleeves.]

SLEEVES:
1. Hang sleeve opening, wrong side facing you, on 50 needles. Make sure the marked rows are the last needles on each end.
2. Work sleeve, decreasing one st each end of row on these rows: r4, r8, r12, r16, r19, r22, r25, r28, r31. [Note: I usually work the first 2 rows by hand, then use the carriage for the rest]
3. Work even to 34 rows. COR.
 

SLEEVE HEM:
1. Reduce sleeve to 28 needles, (putting 2 sts onto 4 needles evenly spaced across the row, and 1 st on all other needles). Run a CC thread of yarn across row using blunt tapestry needle, going into and out of every other stitch, leaving the sts in between untouched. The sts with the CC yarn in them will be the sts you rib. [the CC thread will keep your sts from running down the sleeve, and will make the ends of the ribbing even across the sleeve.]
2. Using KP2 knit 9 rows.
3. Convert marked sts to 1x1 rib using latch tool. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING:
1. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Sew any remaining seams.

2. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.
3. To finish the bottom of the sleeping gown:
a. Single crochet a length of yarn to go around the bottom of the garment. This will be your tie. Weave in and out of the beginning double E wrap on front and back, bringing the ends together at the center front to tie.
b. You can replace the crocheted length of yarn with ribbon.
c. You can also knit a casing at the bottom, working the casing as you would a hem on both front and back before seaming, but do not latch up into ribbing. Seam the sides of the casing as you work the side seams, then fold the casing and sew into place with matching yarn, leaving an opening to run elastic thru it; sew the ends of the elastic together, then sew the opening shut.
4. To make a casing with a crisp edge, hang bottom of garment on the same amount of needles that you used to knit garment, only have the right side facing you. Hand work each st across, then run a length of CC waste yarn thru those sts. Remove from bed, turn garment so wrong side of garment is facing you, and rehang the sts on the same needles. Work 5 more rows with carriage, then BO. You will notice that the last row of the garment now forms a crisp edge, and this helps the garment almost 'fold' for you, to use as the bottom edge of the casing.
5. When using elastic, cut an amount that is not as long as the bottom of the garment. You want this area to close off and keep the baby warm, but don't make it so tight that when you pull the garment up to change a diaper, that the elastic would be tight around the baby's tummy.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO KNIT GARMENT: --- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH  ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation. Amount needed: 6 Ounces TOTAL

Pattern designed by: CJ

with KNITWARE DESIGN (Version 2.30) from Morningdew Consulting Services Ltd.
ph: (250)652-4097 fax: (250)652-5285 web: http://www.knitware.ca
email: info@knitware.ca

Note: basic top part of pattern made using the above software. The rest was made  by trial and error, and lot of measuring. :-)
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Coat length A-line Cardigan with Crochet Edge and No front bands
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Crochet Edge
Round (crew) front neck and Flat back neck with Simple Hood
{no photo, but similar to the 6 month baby coat}

Pattern File Name: newborn coat
Size: Standard Baby  10 lbs.

 1/14/2003

YARN DESCRIPTION:
    Bernat Baby Sport DK

GAUGE DATA:
   Gauge (stocking stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20.0 sts by 26.0 rows.
      Body knit by Bond/ISM/USM using KP2
      Ribbing knit by Bond/ISM/USM using KP2

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest:  19.8  Armhole:   8.3  Top Neck Opening:   4.4
Front Neck Width:   2.2 Hip:  21.5             Front Neck Depth:   1.8
Hem Width:  21.5
Sleeve Bottom:   5.1  Sleeve Length:   6.0
Body Length:  13.2  Hem Length:   0.4  Hood Length:   7.0
Hood Depth:   6.1  Hem Length:   0.4

NOTE:  At most, 56 needles are required to knit the body of this garment; but the collar/hood needs 88 needles.

BACK:
1.  Cast on 56 sts in MY, using KP2 and closed edge method.
2.  Knit 2 rows.
3.  A-line Shaping.  Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 42nd row once to 52 sts.  46 rows total.  Work even for 10 rows (56 rows total).
4.  Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
5.  Knit 28 more rows.  Total 84 rows.
6.  Back neck.  Cast off center 22 sts.  15 sts each side.  Knit 6 rows with WY.

FRONT: Cardigan right side worked first.
1.  Cast on 29 sts in MY, using KP2 and closed edge method.
2.  Knit 2 rows.
3.  A-line Shaping.  Dec 1 st at outside edge of next row, then every following 42nd row once to 27 sts.  46 rows total.  Work even for 10 rows (56 rows total).
4.  Armhole.    Mark this row at right end for armhole.  Work 16 rows ( 72 rows total).
5.  Shape neck.  COR.  Knit 1 row.  Cast off next 7 sts for neck edge.    Dec 1 st at neck edge (left end) every row 5 times, until 15 sts remain.    Knit 7 rows even.  Total 84 rows.
6.  Cut yarn, leaving a 21.0 ins end.  Knit 6 rows WY.  Remove sts from machine.
7.  Left cardigan front.  Work as for right side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1.  Cast on 28 sts in MY, using KP2 and closed edge method.
2.  Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 6 times, then every 5th row twice to 44 sts (34 rows total).
3.  Knit even to total 38 rows.  COR.
4.  Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1.  Graft shoulder seams on 15 sts.

SIMPLE HOOD:
1.  Cast on 88 sts in WY, using KP2 and open edge method.  Knit 6 rows, ending COR.  Change to MY.
2.  Folded front band.  Work even for 10 rows, with lace holes for drawstring near the ends of row 2 (or row 7 for lace holes on outside of band).  To complete the band, graft the cast-on sts to the last row worked.  Reset the row counter to 0.
3.  Change to KP2 and knit 5 rows.  Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 3rd row 8 times, until 70 sts remain.  Knit a further 6 rows even (total
36 rows), excluding front band.  Cast off loosely.

FINISHING:
1.  Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit.  Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam.  Sew back seam(s) of hood.  Placing hood bands at center front, sew bottom of hood (including bands) to neckline.  Thread a drawstring if required.
2.  Finish open edges of cardigan fronts; some suggestions are: crochet edging, I-cord, zipper.
3.  Crochet to desired length around the body and sleeve hems.
4.  Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO KNIT GARMENT: ---  WARNING.  THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY.   5.4  Ounces TOTAL

Pattern designed by: CJ
with KNITWARE DESIGN  (Version 2.30) from Morningdew Consulting Services Ltd
        ph: (250)652-4097  fax: (250)652-5285  web: http://www.knitware.ca
        email: info@knitware.ca
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Hip length A-line Pullover with Crochet Edge
Modified Drop shoulder with Short Narrow Taper sleeves with Crochet Edge
Round (crew) front neck and Flat back neck with Single Band collar

Pattern File Name: newborn dress
Size: Standard Baby  10 lbs.

1/14/2003

YARN DESCRIPTION:
    Bernat Baby Sport DK
    acrylic                              machine wash/dry

GAUGE DATA:
   Gauge (stocking stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20.0 sts by 26.0 rows.
      Body knit by Bond/ISM/USM using KP2
      Ribbing knit by Bond/ISM/USM using KP2

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest:  19.8  Armhole:   8.3   Top Neck Opening:   4.4
Front Neck Width:   2.2  Hip:  21.5   Front Neck Depth:   1.8
Hem Width:  21.5
Sleeve Bottom:   4.8 Back Width:   8.8
Sleeve Length:   2.3 Body Length:  11.2 Hem Length:   0.4
Collar Length:   0.7 Hem Length:   0.4

NOTE:  At most, 56 needles are required to knit this garment.

BACK:
1.  Cast on 56 sts in MY, using KP2 and closed edge method.
2.  Knit 2 rows.
3.  A-line Shaping.  Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 30th row once to 52 sts.  34 rows total.  Work even for 10 rows (44 rows total).
4.  Armhole shaping.  Cast off 3 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.    COR.
5.  Knit 28 more rows.  Total 72 rows.
6.  Back neck.  Thread center 22 sts onto WY.  12 sts each side.  Knit 6 rows with WY.

FRONT:
1-3  Follow steps 1, 2 and 3 as for back.  COR.
4.  Armhole.    Dec for armhole at both ends, as for back.  Work 16 rows ( 60 rows total).
5.  Shape neck.  COR.  Thread center 12 sts to WY.  17 sts each side.
6.  Right neck.  LH needles in HP.    Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times, until 12 sts remain.    Knit 7 rows even.  Total 72 rows.
7.  Cut yarn, leaving a 18.0 ins end.  Knit 6 rows WY.  Place sts in HP.
8.  Left neck.  COL.  Work as for right neck,  reversing shapings.

SLEEVES:
1.  Cast on 26 sts in MY, using KP2 and closed edge method.
2.  Inc 1 st at each end of every row 8 times, then every 2nd row once to 44 sts (10 rows total).
3.  Knit even to total 14 rows.  COR.
4.  Cast off loosely.

LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1.  Graft shoulder seam on 12 sts.

ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK SINGLE BAND COLLAR:
1.  Bring out 54 needles to HP.  With wrong side of work facing, rehang 22 sts from back neck holder, 10 sts from left front neck edge, 12 sts from front neck holder and 10 sts from right front neck edge.  Hang weights.  Push needles to FWP, latches open.  Use KP2 with COR.
2.  Knit 6 rows.  Convert to 1x1 rib.  Cast off loosely.

RIGHT SHOULDER SEAM:
1.  As for left shoulder seam.

FINISHING:
1.  Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit.  Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam.  Sew any remaining seams.
2.  Crochet to desired length around the body and sleeve hems.
3.  Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO KNIT GARMENT: ---  WARNING.  THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. 3.1  Ounces TOTAL

Note: This 'dress' is really a tunic length sweater. In order to make it dress length, measure the baby from the back of the neck to her knees, then compare it
to the measurements on this pattern. Add enough rows to make it a dress.

Pattern designed by: CJ
with KNITWARE DESIGN  (Version 2.30) from Morningdew Consulting Services Ltd
         ph: (250)652-4097  fax: (250)652-5285  web: http://www.knitware.ca
         email: info@knitware.ca

Please leave all info on this pattern if you print it. Please do not post on any other web site, and do not post in any forum. Feb 2003

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