Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand® Watercolors One­stitch baby sweater Pattern Number: 20274 Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand® Watercolors One­stitch baby sweater Pattern Number: 20274 SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2) SIZE: 9 mos, 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs) Finished Chest 20 (21, 22) inches Length 9½ (10, 10½) inches Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. CORRECTIONS: (applied Jul 17, 2004) Buttonhole row (RS) K 2, yo, k2tog, k to end. Next row (WS) Knit. Rep from * 2 more times (total 4 buttonholes). AT SAME TIME, work Pocket Welt and Neck Shaping in same manner as Right Front. MATERIALS • 980­300 Lion Brand *Watercolors (Article #980). 65% Acrylic, 35% merino wool; package size: 1.75oz/50.00 gr. (55yds/50m) pull skeins Watercolors Yarn: Shell 4 (4, 5) Balls • Lion Brand Knitting Needles­ Size 8 [5 mm] • Lion Brand Knitting Needles­ Size 9 [5.5 mm] • Additional Materials Five­7/8 inch (22 mm) buttons GAUGE: 12 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row) on larger needles. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. Making a Gauge Swatch SWEATER BACK With smaller needles, cast on 30 (32, 34) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 6 rows, ending with a WS row. Next Row (RS) Change to larger needles and begin working in Garter st. Work even until piece measures 9½ (10, 10½) inches from start. Bind off all sts. Pocket linings (make 2) With larger needles, cast on 8 sts, work in Garter st for 2 inches, slip stitches to holder. RIGHT FRONT With smaller needles, cast on 16 (17, 18) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 6 rows, ending with a WS row. Next Row (RS) Change to larger needles and begin working in Garter st until piece measures 3 inches. Work Pocket Welt Next Row K 4 (4, 5) sts, (k 1, p 1) 4 times, k 4 (5, 5) sts; rep previous row 3 times more. Next row K 4 (5, 5) sts, bind off 8 sts, k 4 (4, 5) sts. Next row K 4 (4, 5) sts, slip 8 sts of pocket from holder to left needle and k 4 (5, 5) sts. Continue working even until front measures 8 (8¼, 8½) inches from beg. Neck Shaping: Bind off 3 sts at neck edge once, then 1 st at neck edge every other row 3 times. Work rem 10 (11, 12) sts even until piece measures 9½ (10, 10½) inches from beg. Bind off all sts. LEFT FRONT With smaller needles, cast on 16 (17, 18) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 4 rows. Buttonhole Next Row (RS) Work in rib to last 4 sts, yo, k2tog, work last 2 sts in rib. Next Row (WS) Work in rib. Next Row (RS) Change to larger needles and begin Garter st. Continue making buttonholes as follows: *Work 10 (10, 12) rows of Garter st ending with a WS row. Buttonhole Row (RS) K to last 4 sts, yo, k2tog, k to end. Next row (WS) Knit. Rep from * 2 more times (total 4 buttonholes). AT SAME TIME, work Pocket Welt and Neck Shaping in same manner as Right Front. SLEEVES With smaller needles, cast on 18 (20, 22) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 6 rows, ending with a WS row. Next Row (RS) Change to larger needles and begin working in Garter st. Inc 1 st each edge every 8th row 3 (4, 5) times – 24 (28, 32) sts. Work even until Sleeve measures 8½ (8¾, 9) inches from beg. Bind off all sts. FINISHING Sew shoulder seams. Pick up 37 (41, 45) sts around neck and work in k1, p1 rib, ending with k1 for 1 row. Work 5thbuttonhole as follows: Rib 2 sts, yo, k2tog, rib to end. Rib 1 more row. Bind off in rib. Sew sleeves to body, sew underarm and side seams. Whip stitch pocket linings into place. Sew on buttons. ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit p = purl rem = remain(s)(ing) rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together WS = wrong side yo = yarn over Learn to knit instructions:http://www.lionbrand.com/learn/how­to­knit Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes. We want your project to be a success! If you need help with this or any other Lion Brand pattern, e­mail support is available 7 days per week. Just click here to explain your problem and someone will help you! 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