This pattern is worked in the round and provides an excellent opportunity to practice 2-color stranded colorwork. Plus, you can try it on your baby as you go to ensure a perfect fit. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your favorite color combination.

SKILL LEVEL
3/Intermediate

SIZES
3 (6, 12, 18 months, 2 years, 4 years). See schematic and size table at end of pattern for measurements.

YARN
Biscotte Yarns – DK Pure (90% merino wool sw, 10% silk); 260 m / 284 yds; 115 g / 4 oz

• CC1 – CARIBBEAN: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins. 150 (175, 220, 245, 285, 340) m/ 164 (191, 241, 268, 312, 372) yds.
• CC2 – VANILLE: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins. 100 (120, 140, 160, 190, 220) m/ 109 (131, 153, 175, 208, 241) yds.
• CC3 – AQUA: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins or 140 (160, 200, 220, 260, 310) m/ 153 (175, 219, 241, 284, 339) yds.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

• Size 4 mm / 6 US circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge, with a cable length of 100 cm / 40 in. or use needle length that is comfortable to work the Bodice in the round.

• One set size 4 mm / 6 US double pointed needles (dpn) for sleeves.

• Size 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle with cable length of 100 cm / 40 in. or use needle length that is comfortable to work the Diamond Pattern skirt in the round.

• 5 stitch markers: 4 regular stitch markers, 1 BOR st marker.

• Tapestry needle.

• 2 pieces of waste yarn or stitch holder for sleeve sts.

• One button - 12 mm/0.5 in. diameter.

GAUGE
24 sts and 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in rounds of St st using size 4 mm /US 6 needle, after blocking.