Free Knitting Pattern

Lion Brand Pound of Love

Knit Perfect Baby Gift Set
Pattern Number: 20112AD

It takes only one Pound of Love to make this darling garter ridge cardigan, hat and
booties -- what a perfect shower gift!

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand Pound of Love

Knit Perfect Baby Gift Set
Pattern Number: 20112AD
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner + (Level 2)
SIZE: 3-6 mos, 12 mos
Finished Chest 18 (20, 22) inches
Length 8 (9, 11)inches
Hat
S (L) Circumference 14 (16)inches
Booties
S (L) Foot Length 3 (3)inches
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one
number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your
size before beginning.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Dec 20, 2013)
Sleeve Pattern: Rows 2, 4 and 6 Ssk, *k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, dbl dec; rep from * to last 5 sts,
k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, k2tog. Change to smaller needles.
dbl dec (double dec) (sk2p): Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over 2
sts decreased.
MATERIALS
550-156 Lion Brand
Pound of Love Yarn:
Pastel Green
1 (1, 1) Ball
Lion Brand Knitting
Needles- Size 8 [5
mm]
Lion Brand Knitting
Needles- Size 9 [5.5
mm]
Lion Brand Crochet
Hook - Size J-10 (6
mm)
Lion Brand
Large-Eye Blunt
Needles (Set of 6)
Additional Materials
Six inch (13 mm)
buttons

*Pound of Love (Article #550). 100%

Premium Acrylic; package size:
16.00oz/448.00 gr. (1020yds/932m) pull
skeins

GAUGE:
19 sts + 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row) on smaller needles.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will

be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size
hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
M1 (make 1 st): An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the
needles and placing it onto the left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop.
dbl dec (double dec) (sk2p): Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over 2
sts decreased.
ssk (slip, slip, knit): Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left
needle into fronts of these 2 sts and k them tog.
NOTES:
Body is worked in one piece to underarm.

SWEATER
BODY
With larger needles, cast on 89 (101, 113) sts.
Rows 1 and 5: (RS) K 5, *p 1, k 5; rep from *.
Rows 2, 4, and 6: K 5, ssk, *k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, dbl dec;
rep from * to last 10 sts, end k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, k2tog, k
5.
Row 3: (Buttonhole Row For Girls Sweater) K 1, k2tog, yo,
k 2; *p 1, k 5; rep from *.
Row 3: (Buttonhole Row For Boys Sweater) K 5, *p 1, k 5;
rep from * to last 6 sts, end p 1, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1. Change to
smaller needles.
Row 7: K 5, *p 1, k 5; rep from *.
Row 8: Knit. Repeat Rows 7 and 8 for pattern, working 4
more Buttonhole Rows every 1 (1 , 2)". AT SAME TIME,
when piece measures 4 (5, 6)" from beg, divide for Fronts
and Back on a RS row by working in pattern over 23 (26,
29) sts, bind off 1 st, work 41 (47, 53) sts, bind off 1 st,
work rem 23 (26, 29) sts. Place Right Front and Back sts on
holder.
LEFT FRONT
Work in pattern (including buttonholes for boys sweater)
until armhole measures 3 (3,4)", ending with a RS row.
Work 9 (10, 11) sts, then place these sts on holder; work to
end of row. Cont in pattern and, AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at
neck edge every row 4 times 10 (12, 14) sts. Work even
until armhole measures 4 (4, 5)". Bind off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for Left Front, including buttonholes for girls
sweater, reversing shaping.
BACK
Working on Back only, cont in pattern until armhole
measures 3 (3, 4)", ending with a WS row. Work in pattern
over 14 (16, 18) sts, place center 13 (15, 17) sts on holder,

work rem 14 (16, 18) sts. Working each side separately,

cont in pattern and, AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at each neck
edge 4 times 10 (12, 14) sts. Work even until armhole
measures 4 (4, 5)". Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Neckband: Slip 9 (10, 11) sts from Right Front holder to
smaller needle. Attach yarn and pick up 13 sts along Right
Front neck, knit across 13 (15, 17) sts of Back holder, pick
up 13 sts along Left Front neck, knit across 9 (10, 11) sts of
Left Front holder 57 (61, 65) sts. Knit 6 rows, placing
buttonhole on 4th row, ending with a RS row. Bind off 5 sts
at beg of next 2 rows 47 (51, 55) sts.
Collar: Change to larger needle. Purl 1 row, increasing 8
(10, 12) sts evenly spaced 55 (61, 67) sts.
Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7: Ssk, *k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, dbl dec;
rep from * to last 5 sts, k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, k2tog.
Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: P 1, *k 5, p 1; rep from *. Bind off all
sts in pattern.

SLEEVE
With smaller needles, cast on 25 (25, 25)sts.
Rows 1, 3 and 5: P 1, *k 5, p 1; rep from *.
Rows 2, 4 and 6: Ssk, *k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, dbl dec; rep
from * to last 5 sts, k 1, M1, k 1, M1, k 1, k2tog.
Change to larger needles.
Row 7: Purl.
Row 8: Knit.
Row 9: Knit.
Row 10: P 1, *k 5, p 1; rep from *.
Rep Rows 9 & 10 for 1".
Cont in pattern as established and, AT SAME TIME, inc 1 st
each edge every 4th row 2 (4, 6) times, then every 6th row
4 (4, 5) times 37 (41, 47) sts. Work even until piece
measures 7 (8, 9)". Bind off. Sew sleeve seam, folding cuff
up. Sew sleeves into body of sweater. Sew 6 buttons onto
buttonband.
HAT
With larger needle, cast on 61 (73) sts. Work Rows 1-10 of
Sleeve pattern, then repeat Rows 9 & 10 until piece
measures 3 (4)" ending with Row 10.
SHAPE CROWN
Row 1: *Ssk, k 4; rep from *, end k
Row 2: P 1, *k 4, p 1; rep from *.
Row 3: K 1, *k 3, k2tog; rep from *
Row 4: P 1, *k 3, p 1; rep from *.
Row 5: *Ssk, k 2; rep from *, end k
Row 6: P 1, *k 2, p 1; rep from *.
Row 7: K 1, *k 1, k2tog; rep from *
Row 8: *P 1, k 1; rep from *.
Row 9: *Ssk, k 2; rep from *, end k

1 51 (61) sts.
41 (49) sts.
1 31 (37) sts.
21 (25) sts.
1 16 (19) sts.

Row 10: Knit.

Row 11: K 1, *k 1, k2tog; rep from * 11 (13) sts.
Row 12: Knit.
Row 13: *Ssk; rep from *, end k 1 6 (7) sts.
Cut yarn and run through rem sts. Fasten off. Sew back
seam, folding cuff up.
BOOTIES
With larger needles, cast on 25 (25) sts. Work Rows 1-10 of
Sleeve. Rep Rows 9 and 10 for 1", ending with Row 9. Eyelet
Row K 1, *yo, k2tog; rep from *. Knit 3 rows.

INSTEP
Row 1: K 17, turn, slip 1, k 8, turn.
Row 2: Slip 1, k 8, turn.
Rep Row 2 for 7 (11) times. Pick up 4 (6) sts along left side of instep, then knit rem 8 sts on left needle.
Turn. Knit 21 (23), pick up 4 (6) sts along right side of instep, then knit rem 8 sts 33 (37) sts. Knit 4
rows.
TOE AND HEEL
Row 1: K 12 (14), ssk, k 5, k2tog, k 12 (14) 31 (35) sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Ssk, k 10 (12), ssk, k 3, k2tog, k 10 (12), k2tog 27 (31) sts.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: Ssk, k 9 (11), ssk, k 1, k2tog, k 9 (11), k2tog 23 (27) sts.
Bind off. Sew seam along bottom of foot and back, folding down cuff. Crochet a 15" tie cord and weave
through eyelets.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)

cont = continu(e)(s)(ing)

dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)

inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)

k = knit

k2tog = knit 2 together

p = purl

rem = remain(s)(ing)

rep = repeat(s)(ing)

RS = right side

st(s) = stitch(es)

tog = together

WS = wrong side

yo = yarn over

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