Product Description
This cute three colour Bib and Cloth set features a boat design. It will make a wonderful gift for any baby boy. The boats are knitted working from a graph.
Bib width: 16cm [6¼ ins]. Bib length (approx, excluding strap): 18cm [7 ins].
Cloth width: 22cm [8¾ ins]. Coth length (approx): 22cm [8¾ ins].
Yarn required: Creative Basics Esther 8ply, 100g balls@220m. Approx 52g 1st Colour (C1). Approx 5g 2nd Colour (C2). Approx 6g 3rd Colour (C3).
Needles required: A pair of 4.00mm [UK 8, US 6] knitting needles. Wool needle for sewing in ends.
Also required: A button for Bib.
Tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm [4 ins] over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
Pattern rating: Easy.
Please note that this pattern is protected by copyright and you do not have permission to copy or resell this pattern. You may, however, sell the knitted product.
Luke - Boat Motif Bib and Cloth Set by Jennifer Lee
What is Being Made
The Luke pattern is a charming matching set designed for babies, consisting of two coordinated pieces: a bib and a dishcloth, both featuring a decorative boat motif. This set makes an ideal handmade gift for newborns and infants. The bib measures approximately 16cm wide by 18cm long (6¼ ins by 7 ins, excluding the strap), while the coordinating cloth is a square measuring 22cm by 22cm (8¾ ins by 8¾ ins).
Craft and Techniques
Luke is a knitting project suitable for intermediate knitters, though the pattern is rated as easy in difficulty. The design employs intarsia knitting techniques to create the boat motif, which requires working with multiple yarn colors to produce the decorative design across the fabric. This method involves carrying different colored yarns and switching between them at specific points to build the boat image within the knitted structure.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches to construct both pieces:
- Stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch) - created by knitting one row and purling the next row alternately, forming the smooth, classic knitted fabric that serves as the base for both the bib and cloth
- Garter stitch - knitting every row to create a textured, reversible fabric used in specific sections
- Increases and decreases - shaping techniques employed to form the bib's contours and create the proper fit
Materials and Specifications
The pattern calls for Creative Basics Esther 8ply yarn, a DK weight yarn supplied in 100g balls with approximately 220 meters per ball. Three colors are required: approximately 52g of the first color (C1) for the main fabric, approximately 5g of the second color (C2), and approximately 6g of the third color (C3) for the boat motif details. Yarn quantities may vary depending on individual knitting tension and yarn type.
Knitting is worked on 4.00mm needles (UK size 8, US size 6), with a required tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch. A wool needle is needed for sewing in yarn ends, and one button is required to complete the bib's fastening strap.
Pattern Details
This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Jennifer Lee provides complete instructions for creating both matching pieces. The design is practical for gift-giving, combining functionality with decorative appeal through the charming boat motif that appeals to baby boy nurseries and themes.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Jennifer Lee |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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