Australian Knitting

Sweater and Hat

YARN

 2 (2, 3, 3) balls 25gm 2 ply Lace Merino/Dehaired Angora, in shade #10

 3 (3, 4, 4) buttons

NEEDLES AND TOOLS

 2.25mm knitting needles

 Cable needle

 Stitch holders

 Markers

MEASURESUREMENTS

To Fit Age Newborn: 3, 6-9, 9-12 months

Finished Fit Chest: 40, 45, 50, 55 cm

Length to Shoulder: 23, 25, 27, 29 cm

Sleeve to Underarm: 13.5, 15, 17, 19 cm

Hat around Head 33, 35, 38, 42 cm

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

sl1-k2tog-psso – slip 1 stitch to right hand needle, k2tog, pass the slipped st over;

skp – slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over;

yo – yarn over needle (to make 1 stitch).

TENSION

36 sts by 46 rows over Stst to10cm on 2.25mm needles.

WORKING PATTERN SWEATER BACK

** With 2.25mm needles, cast on 73 (83, 93, 103) sts.

RS – K1; *

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