Knitting: Ahoy
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Ahoy schematic of baby tunic
Ahoy baby tunic
Ahoy back of tunic
Ahoy ties at front
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Ahoy Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Infant/Baby

Item:

Sweater

Skill Level:

small skill level requirement Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

  • increase
  • work in the round

Pattern Description:

The perfect easy to knit lightweight long top for tots when you want a simple knit with boutique details. Knits up quickly from the top down with short raglan sleeves. V-neck pullover style with cord ties makes it easy to put on and off. Seed stitch empire waist with increases at the front of chest creates a lovely drape. Comes is cszes 3 to 24 months. Perfect for spring and summer, or layer over a long sleeve shirt in the winter.

Gauge:

6 st and 8 rows per inch in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

  • Size 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months
  • Actual chest size 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) inches / 41 (43, 46, 48, 51) cm
  • Finished Chest Size: 17 (18, 20, 22, 23) inches / 43 (47, 52, 57, 58) cm around
  • Length: 10.25(11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 14) inches / 26 (29, 32, 34, 35.5) cm from shoulder to hem

Materials:

  • US #4/3.5mm and US #3/3.25mm 16-and 32- inch circular needles, or size to get gauge
  • US #4/3.5mm and US #3/3.25mm double pointed needles (dpns), or size to get gauge
  • 260 (350, 450, 550, 600) yards / 237 (320, 411, 503, 549) meters DK weight yarn

You Will Also Need:

  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers (6)
  • Stitch holder or waste yarn (2)

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Ruca Solid by Araucania

Colorway:

color 116

Ahoy Pattern

$6.00

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Midnightsky Fibers
by JennWisbeck
Seattle, WA

Avid knitter, designer of knitting patterns. Happy Knitting!

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