Babies lace 8ply cardigan and matching beanie - Joy

This 8ply babies Cardigan has a lace lower body but stocking stitch for the bodice and sleeves, meaning there is no shaping required within the lace area. It has a V neck, set in sleeves and garter stitch bands. The matching Beanie has a garter stitch brim, is worked in the lace stitch, then has a stocking stitch crown. It is photographed in size 0 months.

Pattern sizes: 0 (3-6-12) months.

To fit chest: 35 (40-45-50) cm [13¾ (15¾-17¾-19¾) ins]. Actual measurement: 41 (46-52-58) cm [16 (18-20½-23) ins]. Length: 22 (26-29-33) cm [8¾ (10¼-11½-13) ins].

Yarn required: 1 (2-2-2) balls Lincraft DK 8ply, 100g balls@266m.

Needles required: A pair of 4.00mm [UK 8, US 6] knitting needles. Wool needle for sewing up.

Other requirements: A stitch holder; 3 (3-4-4) buttons.

Tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm [4 ins] over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.

Pattern rating: Easy.

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