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    Baby Raglan Sweater

    SizeFits babies about 6 monthsFinished chest measurement: 19 inches

    Gauge24 sts and 36 rows = 4" with larger needles over pattern stitch

    Materials1 ball sportweight yarn such as Bernat Softee BabySize 3 US (3.25 mm) straight needlesSize 5 US (3.75 mm) circular needles 29" longSet of 4 Size 3 US (3.25 mm) and Size 5 US (3.75 mm) double points2 stitch holdersstitch markerstapestry needle

    Instructions

    Stitch Pattern

    Back and forth:Rows 1, 3 and 4: KRow 2: PIn the round:Rnds 1, 2 and 3: KRnd 4: p

    Beginning at collar, with straight needles CO 72 sts.Rows 1 and 3: K5, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5 for button bandRows 2 and 4: K5, *p2, k2; rep from 8 to last 5 sts, k5Row 5: Rep Row 1, working a buttonhole in band at beginning of row for boys (k2, yo,k2tog, k1) or at end for girls (k1, k2tog, yo, k2). Work buttonholes every 12th ridge or 24rows.Row 6: Rep Row 2Row 7: Rep Row 1

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    Row 8: Rep Row 2 placing markers as follows: Work 17 sts for front, pm, work 8 sts forsleeve, pm, work 22 sts for back, pm, work 8 sts for sleeve, pm, work last 17 sts forfront.Change to circular needles, working back and forth as if with straights. Begin yoke andraglan increases. Increase by knitting into the front and back of same stitch.Row 9 (RS): K5, *k to within 2 sts of marker, inc in next st, K 1, slip marker, inc in next

    st; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5 - 80 stsRow 10 (WS): K5, p to last 5 sts, k5Row 11: Rep Row 9Row 12: K

    Rep last four rows for pattern stitch until you have 42 sts for each sleeve, ending withWS completed-208 sts totalJoin body and put sleeves on holder(RS): *Work to within 2 sts of marker, inc in next st, K1, remove marker. Put 42 sts ofsleeve on holder without working. CO 4 sts at underarm. Remove next marker, inc innext st; rep from * once and complete row - 136 stsWork even, continuing in pattern stitch and repeating buttonholes at the proper interval.

    End with 3rd row of pattern stitch, 8 ridges below the 4th buttonhole.

    Bottom BandChange to smaller straight needles.WS: K5, *p2, k2; rep from 8 to last 5 sts, k5Continue in ribbing and working buttonbands as for collar, knitting 5th buttonhole atproper interval.Work 4 rows after buttonhole, then BO loosely in pattern.

    SleevesWith larger double points, k 42 sts from holder and pick up 6 sts from underarm (the 4CO sts, plus an extra st at each end of CO sts). Divide 15 sts on needle 1, 18 sts on

    needle 2, 15 sts on needle 3 - 48 stsBegin at underarm, dec and join:Rnd 1: K5, k2tog, k to the last st, K it together with the 1st stitch from the beginning ofnext round - 46 stsRnd 2: KRnd 3: KRnd 4: PRnd 5: K4, k2tog, k to the last st, K it together with the 1st stitch from the beginning ofnext round - 44 stsRnd 6: KRnd 7: KRnd 8: P

    Rnd 9: K3, k2tog, k to the last st, K it together with the 1st stitch from the beginning ofnext round - 42 stsWork even over 42 sts as established in pattern stitch until sleeve measures 4" ordesired length. End with p rnd completed.*K2tog, k5; rep from * around - 36 stsChange to smaller double points and work in k2, p2 ribbing for one inch. BO loosely.Rep for second sleeve.Sew on buttons. Weave in ends on WS.

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    These baby booties feature garter stitch welts and are knit in the round. A matchingraglan cardigan is also available.

    Materials:Sport weight yarnSet of 4 size 4 US (3.5 mm) double pointsSize 3 US (3.25 mm) will knit a slightly smaller sizetapestry needlecrochet hookSize:Fits most babies. About 4" toe-to-heel.Instructions:Cuff:CO 36 sts. Divide over 3 needles (12 sts on each needle). Making sure sts aren'ttwisted, join.

    Work k1, p1 ribbing for 22 to 24 rounds. The rounds begin and end at the tail where thejoin is.Instep:K 12 sts on needles 1 and 2. Do not work 12 sts on needle 3.K 1 row; P 1 row; K 1 row; K 1 row for 15 rows over the 12 sts from needle 2 only.Next row: K2tog, k across to last 2 sts, k2togP 1 row.Repeat dec row - 8 sts remainWelt:Pick up 11 sts along left side of instep flap from the edges of the rows. K the 12 sts fromneedle 3 (the ones that did not get worked before). You should now be at the heel of thebootie. P the next 12 sts from needle 1. Pick up 11 sts along right side of the instep flap.

    P across 8 toe sts. P back to the heel.Rearrange sts on needles so you have 18 sts on each needle. Work alternating roundsof K and P until there are 5 garter stitch ridges.Sole:K first round, placing marker between 9th and 10th stitch at toe.Decrease round: K2 tog, k to within 3 sts of marker, k2tog, k1, slip marker, k1, k2tog,work to last 2 sts of round, k2tog.K 1 round even.Repeat Decrease round.

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    K 1 round even.Repeat Decrease round.BO next round and sew seam shut.

    Alternate ending: After last decrease row, K half a round. Break off yarn, leaving a tail ofabout 15 inches. Weave sole together, using Kitchener stitch.Laces:

    Make two 16 inch chains with crochet hook. Use large tapestry needle to thread chain inand out around cuff so that it ties in front. Knot the ends, so laces do not slide out.