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MATERIALS:

  • 1 ball Opal 6 or 8 ply in color of choice (A)
  • Small amount of contrast (B)
  • One Pair each Size 4 (3.25) and Size 5 (4.00mm) straight needles
  • Set of five Size 4 (3.25) dpns for body and leg bands
  • Stitch Holder

    SIZES: Small, Med and Large

    CHEST: Approx 12", 14-1/2", 22" or (30, 36, 55 cm)

    COAT LENGTH:
    Approx from neck to tail: 15-1/2", 18-1/2", 14-1/2" or (39, 46, 61cm)

    BEGIN COAT: (beg at neck)
    Using size 4 (3.25) needles and contrast wool cast on 47, (61, 85) sts.
    Row 1: k2, *p1, k1, rep from * to last st, k1.
    Row 2: k1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.
    Rep Rows 1 and 2 until work measures 1-1/2" (1-1/2", 2") or (4, 4, 5cm) from beg, ending with a row 2, and inc on st in centre
    of last row 48 (62, 86) sts.

    Change to size 5 (4.00mm) needles. cut contrast yarn, join (A) and work 2 rows in stocking st. Inc at each end of every
    row until there are 58 (72, 104) sts, then in alt rows until 68 (82, 122) sts.
    Next row: Purl

    LEG OPENINGS:
    Row 1: k5 (7, 11) cast off next 6 (6, 10) sts, k46 (56, 80), cast off next 6 (6, 10) sts, k5, (7, 11).
    Next row: k5 (7, 11, turn, cast on 6 (6, 10) sts, turn k46, (56, 80) turn, cast on 6 (6, 10)sts, turn, k7, (11, 13) Total: (68, 82, 122) sts.
    Cont until work measures 5-3/4" (7-1/4", 10") or (14, 18, 25cm) ending with a purl row.

    BACK SHAPING:
    Cast off 7 (9, 13) sts at beg of next 2 rows (54, 64, 96) sts.
    Next row: slip 1, k1, psso, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. Next row: purl.
    Rep last 2 rows until (36, 42, 66) sts rem. Cont without shaping until work measures 12-3/4", (16", `9") or (32. 39, 53cm) (or length
    desired to base of tail). Leave rem 36 (42, 66) sts on a stitch holder. Using back stitch, join neck seam.

    BODY BAND:
    With right side facing and size 4 (3.25mm) dpns, knit up 46 (56, 72) sts evenly. Knit across 36 (42, 66) sts from stitch holder and then
    knit up 46 (56, 72) sts evenly along other side of body. 128 (154, 210) sts.
    RND 1: *k1, p1, rep from * to end.
    Repeat Rnd 1 until work measures 2.5 cm from beg. Cast off loosely in rib.

    LEG BANDS:
    With right side facing and dpns, knit up 8 (10, 12) sts. Using #2 needle, knit up 9 (10, 12) sts. Using #3 needle, knit up 9 (10, 12) sts.
    Total, 26 (30, 36) sts.
    Work in rib as for body band and until work measures 1" (2.5cm) from beginning. Cast off in rib. Rep for 2nd leg opening.
    What a happy, warm little woofer you will have.

    Copyright 2006 - Nola Rixon. You may copy this pattern for personal use only. This pattern is not to be sold.
    _____________________________________ BABY V-NECK CARDIGAN

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    V-Neck Cardigan For Small Baby

    Materials:

  • Approx 50g Opal 4ply sock yarn. Finished item weighs 38g. However, if you want to keep the pattern flowing you will remove some yarn.
  • Needles: 3.75mm. Garment measures approx 38cm around. If you wish smaller, reduce needle size.

    NOTE: This garment is worked in one piece, so that there are no seams to irritate the small body.

    Lower body:
    Cast on 93 sts, work in garter st for 5 rows, change to stocking st and knitting garter stitch 5sts at each end for 50 rows. (total 55 rows). Making buttonholes on rows 39 and 53.

    Right front and sleeves:
    Knit 25 sts, cast on 18; leave all other sts on a length of spare wool. (I used smaller gauge circular needle). Work 5 more rows on these 43 sts, (still garter stitch 5 sts at cuff side of sleeve).

    Start v-neck decreasing each 4th row inside garter st border - 36 rows/35sts. Cast off.

    Left front and sleeves:
    Slip last 25 sts from spare wool/needle onto your knitting needle. Cast on 18, knit to end (keeping your garter stitch border at bottom of sleeve). Work same as right front with neck shaping decreasing inside garter st edge.

    Back & sleeves:
    Slip remaining 43 body sts on to needle. Pick up and knit 18 sts from cast on edge of right sleeve, knit 18sts from cast on edge of left sleeve. (79sts). Knit straight for 36rows (don?t forget garter st border on sleeves).

    Cast off 32 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. Knit 6 rows garter st across remaining sts for back of neck. Cast off.

    To complete:
    Join seams along top of sleeves and garter stitch from v-neck and back.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This pattern was graciously donated to us by the Opal Yarn Distributor in The Netherlands. It is free for the taking. We just ask that you please respect the copyright and give credit where credit is due. Thank you.

    Copyright 2005 Lorraine J Major/Nola Rixon. You may copy this pattern for personal use only. This pattern is not to be sold.
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