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SUGARMICE TRILOGY - Part 2 Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Infant/Baby, Boys

Item:

Jacket

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Basic knowledge of colorwork (or swiss darning-duplicate stitch)

Pattern Description:

Do you remember the candy Sugarmice sweets we used to buy as kids? Well this was the inspiration behind this Trilogy ...

This is Part 2 of a series of 3 patterns (Part 1 - for the girls) is also available in my store - Part 3 .. out soon) designed with extreme versatility to mix and match - add or omit the intarsia charts where and how you want to make a special Layette personal to you - ideal for twins and triplets if you wish to dress them in similar but not matching garments

Sugarmice Part 2 pattern consists of:
Dungarees
Romper
Short Sleeve Hoodie
Waistcoat
Mousie Beanie Hat
Mousie Bootees

Gauge:

On 12 sts and 16 rows = 10cm x 10cm (2" x 2") on 4mm

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Approx 16" chest to fit 0-6 months or 20-22" reborn doll
Approx 18" chest to fit 6-9 months or 22-24" reborn doll
Approx 20" chest to fit 9-12 months or 26"+ reborn doll
Approx 22" chest to fit 12-18 months

Materials:

White Set: Approx 260-320grams of white Double Knit yarn (USA sport, AUS 5-8ply)
Approx 30grams of blue for intarsia
Denim Blue Set: Approx 200-250grams of blue Double Knit yarn (USA sport, AUS 5-8ply)
Approx 120-200grams of white Double Knit yarn (USA sport, AUS 5-8ply)

You Will Also Need:

Size UK10 & 8 Knitting Needles (USA 3 & 6 - Metric 3.25mm & 4mm)
8 x buttons for White Set
8 x Buttons for Blue Set

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Cygnet DK

Colorway:

Your choice - I used Cygnet DK Shade: 149 (Bluebell) and white