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" Get the pattern for the Blue Cardigan: Sizes 6-9 months (9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months) Finished Measurements Chest: 20 (21, 22, 24)&amp;quot; /51 (56, 58.5, 61) cm Length: 11 (12,13, 14)&amp;quot; /28 (30.5, 33, 35.5) cm Materials  3 (3, 4, 4) balls 1 3/4 oz/50 g (181 yd/166m) Filatura Di Crosa Zarina (100% Extrafine Merino Wool) in color #1472 Blue Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles or size to obtain gauge Stitch markers Stitch holders  Five 1/2&amp;quot; buttons Large-eyed blunt needle Gauge 27 stitches and 32 rows = 4&amp;quot; in stockinette stitch with size 3 (3.25 mm) needles.  Take time to check gauge.  Special Terms YBK = Take yarn to back of work. YFWD = Bring yarn to front of work.   Click for pattern diagram  Pattern Stitches Make bowknot: Slip right needle under the 3 strands made by the 5 slipped stitches, knit the next stitch pulling the loop through under the strands.  Bowknot Pattern Rows 1, 3, 5, 9, 11 and 13 (right side): Knit. Rows 2, 4 and 6 (wrong side): Purl 7 (9, 7, 9), *YBK, slip 5 stitches, YFWD, purl 5; repeat from *, end YBK, slip 5 stitches, purl 7 (9, 7, 9). Row 7 (right side): Knit 9 (11, 9, 11) *make bowknot, knit 9; rep from * end knit 0 (2, 0, 2). Rows 8 and 16: Purl. Rows 10, 12 and 14: Purl 2 (4, 2, 4), *YBK, slip 5 stitches, YFWD, purl 5; repeat from *, end YBK, slip 5 stitches, purl 2 (4, 2, 4). Row 15: Knit 4 (6, 4, 6), *make bowknot, knit 9; repeat from *, end make bowknot, k4 (6, 4, 6). Repeat rows 1-16 for bowknot pattern. Seed stitch Row 1: *Knit 1, *purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to end. Repeat row 1 for seed stitch. Back Cast on 69 (73, 79, 83) stitches. Work in knit 1, purl 1 ribbing for 1&amp;quot;. Begin bowknot pattern. Work even in pattern until piece measures 6 1/2 (7, 7 1/2, 8)&amp;quot; from beginning. Place markers on each side for armholes. Continue in pattern until armholes measure 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6)&amp;quot; above markers.   Shape shoulders and neck. Bind off 22 (23, 24, 25) stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.  Place remaining 25 (27, 31, 33) stitches on a holder for the back neck. Fronts Note: On fronts, work bowknot pattern over 29 stitches following the numbers in the bowknot pattern pertaining to the smallest size. For example, on row 2, begin Purl 7. Left Front Cast on 38 (40, 42, 44) stitches. Work first 31 (33, 35, 37) stitches in knit 1, purl 1 ribbing and last 7 stitches in seed stitch (button band) for 1&amp;quot;. Next row (right side): Knit 2 (4, 6, 8), work 29 stitches in bowknot pattern, work last 7 stitches in seed stitch. Next row (wrong side): Work first 7 stitches in seed stitch, 29 stitches in bowknot pattern, purl 2 (4, 6, 8) stitches. Work in this way until piece measures same length as back to armhole. Cont. in patterns until 9 (9 1/4, 9 1/2, 9 3/4) from beginning, ending with a right-side row. Shape neck. Next row (wrong side): Place 7 stitches at neck edge on holder. Keeping in pattern, work to end. Bind off 5 stitches at neck edge once, 3 (4, 4, 5) stitches once. Decrease 1 stitch at neck edge every other row 1 (1, 2, 2). Bind off remaining 22 (23, 24, 25) stitches.   Place markers for 4 buttons evenly spaced on seed stitch border with the first 1/2&amp;quot; from the cast-on edge and the last 2&amp;quot; from the neck edge. Right Front Work as for Left Front, reversing all shaping and working buttonholes opposite markers on right-side rows as follows: Knit 2, yarn over, knit 1, continue in pattern to end.  Note: Place markers around 29 stitches in bowknot pattern. As you increase stitches for sleeve shaping, add additional stitches into pattern stitch. Sleeves Cast on 39 stitches. Work in knit 1, purl 1 ribbing. Begin bowknot pattern as follows: Next row (right side): Knit 5, work bowknot pattern over 29 stitches, knit 5. Next row (wrong side): Purl 5, work bowknot pattern over 29 stitches, purl 5. Increase 1 stitch each side on row 5 and then every 4th row until there are 59 (59, 69, 69) stitches. Work even until sleeve measures 6 (6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2) from beginning. Bind off all stitches. Finishing Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.  Neckband With the right side facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 73 (77, 81, 85) stitches evenly around neck edge including stitches on holders.  Work in seed stitch for 3 rows. Work last buttonhole directly above previous buttonholes on the Right Front. Work in seed stitch 3 more rows. Bind off. Sew on buttons. Weave in ends. Next: Get the pattens for the   Sizes 6-9 months (9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months) Finished Measurements Chest: 18 (20, 22, 24)&amp;quot; /45.5 (51, 56, 61) cm Length: 16 3/4 (18, 20 1/4, 21 1/2)&amp;quot; /42.5 (45.5, 51.5, 54.5) cm Materials  3 (3, 4, 4) balls 1 3/4 oz/50 g (99 yd/90m) Filatura Di Crosa Bon Bon (100% Nylon Tactel Microfiber) in color #27 (A) 1 (1, 2, 2) balls 1 3/4 oz/50 g (121 yd/110m) Filatura Di Crosa Zarella Baby (52% Wool, 48% Acrylic) in color #1 White (B) Size 10 (6 mm) needles or size to obtain gauge Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook Large-eyed blunt needle Gauge 14 stitches and 24 rows = 4&amp;quot; in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) with size 10 (6 mm) needles.  Take time to check gauge.  Click for pattern diagram Back and Front (both alike) With A, cast on 48 (54, 60, 66) stitches. Knit 4 rows. Change stockinette stitch. Work even in pattern until piece measures 10 (10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2)&amp;quot; from beginning, end with a wrong-side row   Decrease row (right side): *Knit 1, knit 2 together; repeat from *--32 (36, 40, 44) stitches. Purl 1 row.  Bodice Change to B. Work in stockinette stitch for 1 1/2 (2, 2 1/2, 3)&amp;quot;, end with a wrong-side row.  Shape armholes Bind off 3 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows -- 26 (30, 34, 38) stitches. Work even for 1 1/4 (1 1/2, 1 3/4, 2)&amp;quot;, end with a wrong-side row.  Shape neck Next row (right side): Knit 6 (7, 7, 8), join another ball of B and bind off center 14 (16, 20, 22) stitches, knit to end. Working both sides at the same time until straps measure 3 (3, 4, 4)&amp;quot;, end with a wrong-side row. Bind off remaining 6 (7, 7, 8) stitches each side for straps. Finishing Sew shoulder and side seams.  From the right side using the crochet hook and A, work 1 row of single crochet around the armholes and neck.   Flower With A, cast on 3 stitches. *Knit and bind off 2 stitches (1 stitch on needle), cast on 2 stitches; repeat from * for a total of 5 petals. Insert the right-hand needle into first cast-on stitches and knit-2 stitches. Bind off all stitches. Gather center tightly, if necessary, and sew flower on center front of bodice. Next: Get the pattern for the   Sizes 3 months, (6-9 months, 12-18 months, 2-3 years) Materials  3 (4, 4, 5) chunky 120 yd. balls Needles: 9US (5.5mm) Gauge 3.75 sts=1&amp;quot;  Click for pattern diagram Front and Back (both alike) With #9 needles cast on 78 (90, 100, 108) stitches and work in garter stitch for 4 rows. Change to stockinette stitch for 3 (3, 3 1/2, 3 1/2) more inches. Dec. across entire row by k2tog (39, 45, 50) 54sts. Work until piece measures 8 (10, 12, 13) inches, shape armhole. Bind off at beginning of each edge 3 stitches once, 2 stitches once, 1 stitch 0 (1, 1, 2) times. When piece measures 11 (13, 15, 16) inches, shape neck. Bind off center 8 (10, 10, 12) stitches, then at each neck edge dec. 1 stitch EOR 2 (3, 4, 4) times, When piece measures 11 (15, 17 1/2, 18 1/2) inches, B.O. For Back: Don&amp;#039;t B.O. at 11 (15 , 17 1/2, 18 1/2) but dec. 1 stitch at each edge EOR till 3 stitches are left, BO for button flap. Buttons are fake so don&amp;#039;t worry about buttonholes. Another option is a bow. Finishing Tank Sew tog. With h hook single crochet around neck and armholes. Next: Get the pattern for the   Sizes 6-9 months (9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months) Finished Measurements Chest: 22 (24, 25 1/2, 27 1/2)&amp;quot; /56 (61, 65, 70) cm Length: 10 1/2 (11, 11 1/2, 12 1/2)&amp;quot; /26.5 (28, 29, 31.5) cm  Materials  3 (3, 4, 4) balls 1 3/4 oz/50 g (121 yd/110m) Filatura Di Crosa Zarella Baby Print (52% Wool, 48% Acrylic) in color #36 Pink Size 6 (4 mm) needles or size to obtain gauge One size 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 16&amp;quot; (40 cm) long for neckband Stitch markers Stitch holders Large-eyed blunt needle Gauge 17 stitches and 25 rows = 4&amp;quot; in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) with size 6 (4 mm) needles.  Take time to check gauge.  Click for pattern diagram Diamond Panel (over 11 stitches and 8 rows) Row 1 (right side): *Purl 2, knit 2 together, (knit 1, yarn over) twice, knit 1, knit 2 together, purl 2. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: Knit 2, purl 7, knit 2. Row 3: Purl 2, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 3, yarn over, knit 2 together, purl 2. Row 5: Purl 2, knit 1, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1, purl 2. Row 7: Purl 2, knit 2, yarn over, slip 1, knit 2 together, pass the slip stitch over the knit 2 together stitches, yarn over, knit 2, purl 2. Row 8: Knit 2, purl 7, knit 2. Repeat rows 1-8 for diamond panel. Front With straight needles, cast on 47 (51, 55, 59) stitches. **Work in stockinette stitch for 4 rows. Hem row (right side): Knit 2, *yarn over, knit 2 together; repeat from *, end knit 1. Next row (wrong side): Purl.** Begin pattern as follows: Row 1 (right side): Knit 18 (20, 22, 24), place marker, work row 1 of diamond panel over 11 stitches, place marker, knit 18 (20, 22, 24). Row 2 (wrong side): Purl 18 (20, 22, 24), slip marker, work row 1 of diamond panel over 11 stitches, slip marker, purl 18 (20, 22, 24). Continue in this way, repeating rows 1-8 of diamond panel on stitches between markers and stitches outside markers in stockinette stitch until piece measures 9 (9 1/2, 10, 11)&amp;quot; from beginning above hem row, ending with a wrong-side row.  Shape neck Next row (right side): Knit 18 (20, 22, 24), place center 11 stitches on a holder, join another ball of yarn, knit 18 (20, 22, 24). Working both sides at the same time, bind off 2 stitches at each neck edge once, then decrease 1 stitch every other row 3 times. Bind off 13 (15, 17, 19) stitches on each side. Back With straight needles, cast on 47 (51, 55, 59) stitches. Work hem as for front from ** to **. Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures the same as the front to shoulder, ending with a wrong-side row.   Shape shoulders Bind off 13 (15, 17, 19) stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Place remaining 21 stitches on a holder. Sleeves With straight needles, cast on 28 (30, 32, 34) stitches. Work hem as for Front from ** to **. Continue in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch each side on row 5 and then every 4th row until there are 40 (42, 44, 46) stitches.  Work even until sleeve measures 6 (6, 6 1/2, 7) from beginning of hem row, end with a wrong-side row. Bind off all stitches. Finishing Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoulder seams. Place markers 4 1/2 (4 3/4, 5, 5 1/4)&amp;quot; down each side from shoulders. Sew sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.   Neckband With the right side facing and circular needle beginning at back neck, pick up and knit 55 (59, 63, 763) stitches evenly around neck edge including stitches on holders. Join and knit 2 rounds.   Eyelet round: Knit 1, *yarn over, knit 2 together; repeat from * around. Knit 2 rounds. Bind off loosely.   Turn up all hems along eyelet row to the wrong side and slip stitch in place. Next: Get the pattern for the   Sizes 6-9 months (9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months)  Finished Measurements Chest: 20 (21, 22, 24)&amp;quot; /51 (56, 58.5, 61) cm Length: 11 (12,13, 14)&amp;quot; /28 (30.5, 33, 35.5) cm Materials  3 (3, 4, 4) balls 1 3/4 oz/50 g (181 yd/166m) Filatura Di Crosa Zarina Print (100% Extrafine Merino Wool) in color #4000 blue mix Size 2 and 3 (2.75 and 3.25 mm) straight needles or size to obtain gaugeStitch markers Stitch holders Five 1/2&amp;quot; buttons Large-eyed blunt needle Gauge 27 sts and 32 rows = 4&amp;quot; in stockinette stitch with size 3 (3.25 mm) needles. Take time to check gauge.  Click for pattern diagram Windowpane Pattern Stitch (Multiple of 5 sts plus 4 extra) Row 1 (right side): *Knit 4, slip 1; repeat from *, end knit 4. Rows 2 and 4 (wrong side): Purl. Rows 3 and 5 (right side): Repeat row 1. Row 6 (right side): *Knit 4, purl 1; repeat from *, end knit 4. Repeat rows 1-6 for Windowpane Pattern. Back With smaller needles, cast on 69 (74, 79, 84) stitches. Knit 6 rows. Change to larger needles and begin pattern stitch. Work even in pattern until piece measures 6 1/2 (7, 7 1/2, 8)&amp;quot; from beginning. Place markers on each side for armholes. Continue in pattern until armholes measure 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6)&amp;quot; above markers.  Shape shoulders and neck Bind off 22 (24, 26, 28) stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.  Place remaining 25 (26, 27, 28) stitches on a holder for the back neck. Left Front With smaller needles, cast on 39 (41, 44, 46) stitches. Knit 6 rows. Change to larger needles.   Keeping 4 (6, 4, 6) stitches in garter stitch (knit every row) at front edge and at same time, work in Windowpane Pattern as for Back. Work in this way until piece measure 8 3/4 (9 1/4, 9 3/4, 10 1/4) from beginning, ending with a right-side row.  Shape neck Next row (wrong side): Place 5 (5, 6, 6) stitches at neck edge on holder. Keeping in pattern, work to end. Bind off 5 stitches at neck edge at beginning of every other row twice. Decrease 1 st at neck edge every row twice. Bind off remaining 22 (24, 26, 28) stitches.   Place markers for 4 buttons evenly spaced on the garter stitch border with the first 1/2&amp;quot; from the cast-on edge and the last 2&amp;quot; from the neck edge. Right Front Work as for Left Front, reversing all shaping and working buttonholes opposite markers on right-side rows as follows: Knit 2, yarn over, knit 1, continue in pattern to end. Sleeves With smaller needles, cast on 39 (39, 44, 44) stitches. Knit 6 rows. Change to larger needles and begin pattern stitch. Increase 1 stitch each side on row 5 and then every 4th row until there are 59 (61, 63, 65) stitches.   Work even until sleeve measures 6 (6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2) from beginning. Bind off all stitches.  Finishing Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.  Neckband With the right side facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 71 (75, 79, 83) sts evenly around neck edge including sts on holders.  Knit 3 rows. Work last buttonhole directly above previous buttonholes on the Right Front. Knit 3 more rows. Bind off. Sew on buttons. Weave in ends.    "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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