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Mini Party Cardi & Leg Warmers - Knitting Pattern
Please remember that the sizes in this pattern are a guide based off industry standards provided by the Craft Yarn Council. All babies will grow at a different rate, and usually very quickly! When in doubt size up! Also keep in mind the length can easily be adjusted, but may require a bit more or less yardage.
Leg warmers are knit flat and seamed using mattress stitch. For the best results the leg warmers should fit with negative ease, that is be slightly smaller than your baby’s thigh circumference.
Sample sweater is shown in size 12-18 months on an 12-month old baby who also wears size 12-18 months in commercial brands. Leg warmers are the 12 month size.
Featured Yarn:
Lion Brand Yarn, Feels Like Bliss; 109 yards, 100 grams, CYC #5, 100% Nylon; Machine wash and dry - 2 (2, 2, 2)[2, 3, 3, 3] balls Dusty Rose [153-103AD]
Lion Brand Yarn, Heartland; 251 yards, 142 grams, CYC #4, 100% Acrylic; Machine wash and dry - 1 (1, 1, 1)[1, 1, 1, 1] balls Wolf Trap [136-102AK]
Needles: Sweater - US size 10 (6mm) for ribbing, straight or circular; US size 11 (8mm), straight or circular
Leg Warmers - US size 8 (5mm) straight or circular for knitting flat
Gauge: 13 sts & 18 rows = 4” in stockinette with US 11 (largest) needle using Feels Like Bliss yarn
16 sts & 20 rows = 4” in stockinette with US 8 (smallest) needle using Heartland yarn
Notions: 4x locking stitch markers (for buttoned version); 2x half inch buttons (for buttoned version); Yarn needle for seaming
Finished Sizes: Sweater - 0-3 (3-6, 6-9, 9-12) [12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36]months
Finished Chest Measurements: 17 (18, 19, 20)[21, 22, 23, 24]”
Sample is shown in size 12-18 months on an 12-month-old baby.
Leg Warmer Sizes - Newborn (6 Months, 12 Months, 2T, 3T) months; 6 (8, 10, 12, 14)” thigh circumference
Sample is shown in size 12 months on an 12-month-old baby.