Soft Shades Layette by Patons

Soft Shades Layette

by Patons
Knitting
January 1999
Sport (12 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in pattern on larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1092 - 1225 yards (999 - 1120 m)
3, 6, 12, 18 months
English
This pattern is available for free.

Patons Look at Me! yarn featured in Booklet 500927 has been discontinued. Patons Astra yarn is featured in pdf pattern download (May 2009).

Yardage shown is for the complete set.

Matching pullover, pants, and booties in a delicate waffle pattern. Shown in Patons Astra.

SIZES
Chest measurement
3 mos 15 ins [38 cm]
6 mos 16 ins [41 cm]
12 mos 18 ins [45 cm]
18 mos 20 ins [51 cm]

Finished chest
3 mos 20 ins [51 cm]
6 mos 21 ins [53.5 cm]
12 mos 24½ ins [62 cm]
18 mos 25½ ins [65 cm]

MATERIALS
Patons Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)
Size 3 6 12 18 mos

PULLOVER AND PANTS
Main color (MC) (Ombre) 6 6 7 7 balls
Contrast A (Blue) 1 1 2 2 balls
2 colors, 7-9 balls total

BOOTIES 3/6 12/18 mos
Main color (MC) (Ombre) 1 1 ball
Small quantity of Contrast A (Blue).

Sizes 3.25 mm (U.S 3) and 3.75mm (U.S. 5) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.
Length of ¾ in 2 cm wide elastic to fit waist measurement for Pants.

Worked in 6-row check pattern.

Long sleeved, slit neck pullover with contrast hem, cuffs and neck edge.

Long legged pants with contrast cuffs and elastic around waist. Knit from the waist down.

Bootie has contrast cuff and twisted cord laced through eyelets at ankle.

Directions are written and schematics are included.

See also Soft Shades Blanket