KNITTING PATTERN
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This sweet little knitting pattern is for a tiny premature baby knit, just 10 inch chest, using wonderfully soft 4ply (UK) knitting yarn. I created it because I wanted to make tiny baby clothes that were a more natural fit for premature babies. Since this lacy cardi is for such a tiny little premature baby, the sleeves have been wide and stretchy to enable the baby to be dressed as easily as possible.

The back and fronts are knitted in one piece to minimise uncomfortable seams. The hat is a simple beanie which features a matching lacy border.

This design uses Sirdar Snuggly 4 ply (UK) yarn which is really soft to the skin as well as machine washable. 2.25mm and 2.75mm knitting needles are required. It is knitted flat using 2 needles and is written using English terms.

Size: Cardi - size: 10 inch, actual size 13 inch
Hat - circumference about 11 1/2 inch

This design is lovey knitted in traditional white or cream, but it would be equally sweet in shades of pink or blue. It would make a lovely set to donate to your local NICU unit.

Note: My patterns cannot be copied in any format without my permission but I am very happy for people to knit up items to sell. A message on a tag crediting me as the designer would be appreciated, thank you.