Ruby Goes Retro
by Vickie Howell
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Ruby Goes Retro
This hip brioche-stitch toddler coat is made with Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) yarn. The color choice of turquoise(ish) and vibrant red(ish) gives this piece page-popping appeal.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Finished Measurements:
Chest: 22 (23 1/2, 26 1/2, 28, 29) inches (very loose fit)
Length: 12 (12 1/2, 14, 15 1/2, 17) inches
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn* (167 yds/ 3 oz per ball): 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls turquoise(ish) #0017 (MC) and 1 ball red(ish) #0015 (CC) (for tie)
- Size 8 (5mm) 18-inch or longer circular and set of double-point needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Size H/8 (5mm) or I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
- Stitch holder
- 5 (5, 7, 7, 7) 1/2-inch buttons
- Sewing needle and thread
- Contrasting-color bias tape (optional)
Sample project was completed with Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) (70% acrylic/30% wool) from Caron International.
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70% Acrylic, 30% Wool
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