Alderney by Sarah Hatton

Alderney

Knitting
April 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
437 - 875 yards (400 - 800 m)
3-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 1-2 yrs, 3-4 yrs, 5-6 yrs
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This cosy child’s jacket by Sarah Hatton is knitted in Rowan’s Pure Wool Worsted, a smooth and robust wool which is machine-washable and is available in an astonishing 62 shades. It has a textured yoke featuring a pattern of twisted, elongated stitches, paired with a moss stitch collar and edgings and a single pocket. The pattern instructions are provided for both girls and boys, aged from three months to six years.

Sizes

  • 3-6 months: To fit chest 43cm/17”; actual chest 48cm/19”
  • 6-12 months: To fit chest 45.5cm/18”; actual chest 53cm/21”
  • 1-2 years: To fit chest 53cm/21”; actual chest 58cm/22.75”
  • 3-4 years: To fit chest 58.5cm/23”; actual chest 63cm/24.75”
  • 5-6 years: To fit chest 63.5cm/25”; actual chest 68cm/26.75”

Additionally need a cable needle and buttons - 5 for the three smaller sizes, 6 for the larger two sizes.