Bug Warmer
Bug Warmer is the perfect last minute go-to gift for every baby. This is a classic open unisex cardigan to keep the chill off. This is knit top down, with an open front and the choice of long or short sleeves Yarn - Madelinetosh Chunky Needle - 9 us (5.50 mm) or what you need to get gauge Gauge - 16.0 stitches = 4 inches Yardage - 200(225,275,350,400,450,500) Sizes - Newborn(3 months,6 months,9-12 months, 12-24 months,2-3 years,4-6 years) Chest measurements - 15 %"(18",18 %",20",22 %",24",25 %") Ws-Wrongside YO - Yarn over Sm- Slip marker Pm - Place marker SSK - Slip, slip, knit together RS - Right side K2tog- Knit two stitches together Rm - Remove marker Kfb - Knit into the front and back of the stitch Note -I wrote the pattern to be knit in a single color, but this is such a blank canvas, you can add stripes If your size has a O, do not work that. Cast on 33(36,38,39,42,43,44) stitches, using a long tail cast on Row 1: (Ws) Knit to the end Row 2: (RS) Knit to the end Row 3: (WS) Knit to the end Row 4: (RS) Knit to the end, and at the same time, increase 6 stitches, using a KFB, evenly spaced 39(42,44,45,48,49,50) stitches Row 5: (WS) Knit 6, Pm, knit 6(6,7,7,8,8,8)(sleeve), Pm, knit 15(17,18,19,20,21,22)(back), Pm, knit 6(6,7,7,8,8,8) (sleeve), Pm,knit 6 Row 6:(Rs) (Knit to 1 stitch before the next marker, Kfb, Sm, Kfb) work 4 times, knit to the end (8 stitches increased) Row 7:(WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Work rows 6 and 7, 9(10,11,12,13,14,15) times total 111(122,132,141,152,161,170) stitches Row 8:(RS) Knit to the end Row 9:(WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Work rows 8 and 9, 0(1,1,2,2,2,3,3) times total
Divide for the sleeves
Row 10: (Rs) Knit to the sleeves stitches, Rm, slip the 24(26,29,31,34,36,38) sleeve stitches onto a piece of scrap yarn, Rm, knit across the back, Rm, slip the sleeve 24(26,29,31,34,36,38) stitches onto a piece of scrap yarn, Rm, knit to the end 63(70,74,79,84,89,94) stitches Row 11: (WS) Knit 4, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 Row 12: (RS) Knit to the end Repeat rows 11 and 12 until the body of the sweater measures 4 %"(5",5 %",6 %",7",8",10") inches from the underarm Row 13: (WS) Knit to the end Row 14: (RS) Knit to the end Work rows 13 and 14, 2(2,2,3,3,3,3) times total Bind off knit wise. Taiga Hilliard Designs @Taiga Hilliard, All rights reserved. 2015. This pattern is for personal use only. You can print this pattern but cannot distribute by hardcopy or electronically, for free or for sale.
Sleeves
Note - Work each sleeve separately, in the round and place a start of round marker 24(26,29,31,34,36,38) stitches Leave a 6" tail, so you can sew close the hole under each arm. Short Sleeves Round 1: Knit to the end Work round 1, 3(3,4,4,4,5,5) times total Go to the edging section Long Sleeves Round 1: Knit to the end Repeat round for 1" Round 2: Knit 1, K2tog, knit to the last 3 stitches, SSK, knit 1 Work rounds 1 and 2, 2(2,2,2,2,3,3) times total 20(22,25,27,30,30,32) stitches Repeat round 1, until the sleeve measures 4"(4 %",5",6",6 %",7 %",9 %")inches, from the under arm, or to desired length. Go to the edging section Edging Section Round 3: Purl to the end Round 4: Knit to the end Work rounds 3 and 4, 2(2,2,3,3,3,3) times total Bind off purl wise. Repeat as worked for the 2nd sleeve Finishing Weave in your end, block and enjoy! Taiga Hilliard Designs @Taiga Hilliard, All rights reserved. 2015. This pattern is for personal use only. You can print this pattern but cannot distribute by hardcopy or electronically, for free or for sale.
