Fran's Stocking Stitch Sweater

My Second Sweater


In today's world we are surrounded by cheap easily accessible, mass produced garments. When hand knitting with beautiful wools you invest love, skill and pride in every stitch. If well cared for this garment can be handed down to future generations. Knitted in sing hand dyed possum & merino wool this stocking stitch sweater is a perfect gift for a unique, beautiful and loved baby.
Sweater: to fit a baby 6 - 12 months in age
Size:	Materials:
Chest: 51cm Length:28cm Sleeves:20cm	1 pair 4.00mm bamboo needles 1 beautiful big button 1 sewing up needle 200gm hank NZ Hand-dyed Possum & Merino Wool from Touch Yarns
Tension: Approx 22 stitches 10 cm on 4.00mm Needles
Instructions:
Back and Front: Both the same so knit two. Cast on 62 stitches Work in stocking stitch (1row knit, 1 row purl) for 28cm. Cast off Sleeves: Knit two Cast on 40 stitches. Work in stocking stitch, increase 1 stitch at each end of every eighth row until 50 stitches. Continue in stocking stitch until sleeve measures 20 cm. Cast off. Pocket: Cast on 16 stitches Knit for 6cm Cast off
To Complete: Now the nasty bit - sewing up!! Feel free to use whatever stitching method you prefer - here's mine. Put the front and the back together with the right sides facing out. Sew a shoulder seam of 3cm in length on each side. Pin sleeves into position and with wrong sides facing, sew in place with back stitch. With wrong sides facing, using back stitch sew up side seams. Sew pocket on the front and tab on the back, then attach buttons.
Care Instructions
This sweater and beanie will have been knitted with skill, pride and love. To maintain its appearance it is important that the care instructions on the wool labels are followed carefully. Hand washing really does only take a couple of minutes! It is also a good idea to keep a small amount of the wool used in a safe place for any future repairs. We have also enclosed an extra button which can be sewn inside - just in case! Enjoy!!
Abbreviations:
Beg	Beginning
K	Knit
P	purl
Inc	increase
WS	wrong side
RS	right side
Stst	stocking stitch, 1 row knit 1 row purl

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Because this yarn is hand dyed colors will vary from time to time. Check back often as we will try and update what is in stock often. Also feel free to email us with your preferred color palette and we will endeavour to meet your needs.

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