Product Description
Warmer days bring a need for something a little lighter. This little top, knit up in a lightweight cotton blend, is the perfect thing for warmer weather. Cute little touches like the keyhole opening on the neck and the garter band accents to the arms and hem add interest to this top down raglan without adding much difficulty.
Sizes 6 months [12 months, 18 months, 2T, 4T]
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Finished Measurements: Chest: 19 [20, 21, 23, 25] inches Length: 11 [11.75, 13.5, 14.75, 16] inches
Materials Knit Picks Shine Sport [60% Cotton, 40% Rayon; 110 yards per 50 grams] colorway used: Cosmopolitan 2 [2, 3, 3, 4] skeins.
Needles 1 set of US5/3.75 mm double pointed needles 1 16-inch US5/3.75 mm circular needle for all sizes 1 24-inch US5/3.75 mm circular needle for 2T and 4T sizes. optional size G crochet hook for front split
Notions 4 stitch markers Darning needle Scrap yarn button
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Miss Abbey Knit Sweater by Terri Kruse
What is Being Made
Miss Abbey is a lightweight knit top designed for warmer weather, crafted for babies and toddlers in sizes ranging from 6 months to 4T. This sweater features a charming keyhole opening at the neckline and garter band accents at the arms and hem, combining practical construction with thoughtful design details. The finished measurements range from 19 inches chest circumference for the smallest size to 25 inches for the largest, with corresponding length adjustments from 11 inches to 16 inches.
Craft and Techniques
Miss Abbey is a knitting project suitable for intermediate knitters. The garment is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for a lightweight summer top. The design incorporates garter stitch bands for textural contrast and visual interest at key construction points. The keyhole opening at the neck adds a decorative element while maintaining ease of dressing for small children.
Stitches and Construction Methods
The pattern utilizes essential knitting stitches and techniques including:
- Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches as foundational techniques
- Knit front and back (kfb) for increases
- Slip, slip, knit (ssk) and knit two together (k2tog) for decreases
- Cast on (CO) and bind off (BO) for edge finishing
- Stockinette stitch as the primary fabric construction
- Garter stitch for decorative banding
- Marker placement (pm) and slip marker (sm) techniques for tracking pattern sections
Materials and Gauge
Miss Abbey is designed to be worked in sport weight yarn, specifically Knit Picks Shine Sport in the Cosmopolitan colorway. This yarn is composed of 60% cotton and 40% rayon, providing a breathable, lightweight fabric perfect for warm weather wear. Yardage requirements range from 2 skeins for the smallest sizes (6 months and 12 months) to 4 skeins for the largest size (4T), with 110 yards per 50-gram skein.
The pattern is worked on US5/3.75 mm needles, including one set of double-pointed needles and circular needles in both 16-inch and 24-inch lengths to accommodate different sections of the garment. The gauge is 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.
Format and Availability
Miss Abbey is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Terri Kruse, making it accessible for immediate digital delivery to knitters seeking a summer-friendly baby and toddler garment.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | Terri Kruse |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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