Sunshine & Rainbows Baby Set
Another Beehive classic! This baby set has been a firm favourite at the Beehive for years and with good reason. The pattern includes instructions for a simple raglan cardigan with a matching hat. Written for two sizes, this pattern is perfect for self-patterning sock yarns.
Designed by Bonnie Groening.
THE DETAILS
CARDIGAN SIZES
- Size 1 (6-12 months): 53 cm (21") chest
- Size 2 (12-24 months): 58.5 cm (23") chest
YARN
The required amount of fingering weight yarn for the desired size.
- Size 1 (Cardigan): 390 m (427 yds)
- Size 2 (Cardigan): 540 m (591 yds)
- Hat (One Size): 93 m (102 yds)
Sampled pictured is Size 2 modelled on a 15 month old and used two balls of Estelle Evolution Celebration Sock in Q60201 - Tropical.
GAUGE
30 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm (4”), in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and meterage required.
NEEDLES
3 mm (US 2.5) 60 cm (24”) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
3 mm (US 2.5) DPNS or 80 cm (32”) circular needle for magic loop (sleeves and hat)
NOTIONS
- Tapestry needle
-
Wool wash
- 8 x stitch markers
- Row counter (optional)
- 2 x stitch holders (or waste yarn)
- Scissors
- 3-5 x 14 mm buttons
- Sewing thread (for attaching buttons)
SKILLS REQUIRED
Knit, purl, increase and decrease, cable cast on, yarn over (buttonholes), knitting flat (body), knitting in the round (sleeves and hat)
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Another Beehive classic! This baby set has been a firm favourite at the Beehive for years and with good reason. The pattern includes instructions for a simple raglan cardigan with a matching hat. Written for two sizes, this pattern is perfect for self-patterning sock yarns.
Designed by Bonnie Groening.
THE DETAILS
CARDIGAN SIZES
- Size 1 (6-12 months): 53 cm (21") chest
- Size 2 (12-24 months): 58.5 cm (23") chest
YARN
The required amount of fingering weight yarn for the desired size.
- Size 1 (Cardigan): 390 m (427 yds)
- Size 2 (Cardigan): 540 m (591 yds)
- Hat (One Size): 93 m (102 yds)
Sampled pictured is Size 2 modelled on a 15 month old and used two balls of Estelle Evolution Celebration Sock in Q60201 - Tropical.
GAUGE
30 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm (4”), in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and meterage required.
NEEDLES
3 mm (US 2.5) 60 cm (24”) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
3 mm (US 2.5) DPNS or 80 cm (32”) circular needle for magic loop (sleeves and hat)
NOTIONS
- Tapestry needle
-
Wool wash
- 8 x stitch markers
- Row counter (optional)
- 2 x stitch holders (or waste yarn)
- Scissors
- 3-5 x 14 mm buttons
- Sewing thread (for attaching buttons)
SKILLS REQUIRED
Knit, purl, increase and decrease, cable cast on, yarn over (buttonholes), knitting flat (body), knitting in the round (sleeves and hat)
