Children's lace sweater Novita Baby Merino
These playful sweaters are knitted using Novita Baby Merino.
Designer
Sisko Sälpäkivi
Size(s)
120(130)140(150)160 cm / 47¼(51¼)55(59)63 in
Finished dimensions
body circumference approx. 64(68)72(76)80 cm / 25¼(26¾)28¼(30)31½ in length 42(45)49(52)56 cm / 16½(17¾)19¼(20½)22 in inner sleeve length 35(37)39(42)44 cm / 13¾(14½)15¼(16½)17¼ in
Yarn demand
Baby Merino (011) White or (448) Pewter 150(150)200(200)250 g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Finished dimensions
body circumference approx. 64(68)72(76)80 cm / 25¼(26¾)28¼(30)31½ in length 42(45)49(52)56 cm / 16½(17¾)19¼(20½)22 in inner sleeve length 35(37)39(42)44 cm / 13¾(14½)15¼(16½)17¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Lace pattern:
follow the chart and the written instructions.
Gauge:
21 sts of the lace pattern = 10 cm / 4 in
Back
Cast on 70(74)78(82)86 sts and knit 1 row on the WS.
Begin the lace pattern from row 1 of the chart: work 3 sts from the right edge of the chart, work the 4 st pattern repeat 16(17)18(19)20 times, work 3 sts from the left edge. Work rows 2-4 and then keep repeating rows 1-4.
When the piece measures 6(6)7(9)10 cm, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 2,5 cm 3 more times = 62(66)70(74)78 sts.
When the piece measures 19(19)21(23)25 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2,5 cm 3 more times = 70(74)78(82)86 sts.
When the piece measures 29(31)34(36)39 cm, bind off on every 2nd row 1x3(3)4(4)4 sts, 1(1)1(1)2x2 sts and 1(1)2(2)2x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 58(62)62(66)66 sts.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off all remaining sts.
Front
Work as you did the back but bind off the middle 18(18)18(20)20 sts for the neckline when the armhole measures 8(9)10(11)12 cm. Work one side of the neckline at a time. Bind off on every 2nd row 2x2 sts and 4x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the remaining 12(14)14(15)15 shoulder sts.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Sleeves
Cast on 38(38)42(42)46 sts and knit 1 row on the WS.
Begin the lace pattern from row 1 of the chart: work 3 sts from the right edge of the chart, work the 4 st pattern repeat 8(8)9(9)10 times, work 3 sts from the left edge. Work rows 2-4 and then keep repeating rows 1-4.
When the piece measures 11(9)9(10)12 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 8(5,5)6(4)4 cm 2(4)4(7)7 more times = 44(48)52(58)62 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern.
When the piece measures 35(37)39(42)44 cm, bind off on every 2nd row at both ends 1x3(3)4(4)4 sts, 1x2 sts, 10(10)12(13)14x1 st and 1(2)2(2)2x2x2 sts. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Sew the side seams and sleeve seams. Attach the sleeves.
Finished dimensions
body circumference approx. 64(68)72(76)80 cm / 25¼(26¾)28¼(30)31½ in length 42(45)49(52)56 cm / 16½(17¾)19¼(20½)22 in inner sleeve length 35(37)39(42)44 cm / 13¾(14½)15¼(16½)17¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Lace pattern:
follow the chart and the written instructions.
Gauge:
21 sts of the lace pattern = 10 cm / 4 in
Back
Cast on 70(74)78(82)86 sts and knit 1 row on the WS.
Begin the lace pattern from row 1 of the chart: work 3 sts from the right edge of the chart, work the 4 st pattern repeat 16(17)18(19)20 times, work 3 sts from the left edge. Work rows 2-4 and then keep repeating rows 1-4.
When the piece measures 6(6)7(9)10 cm, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 2,5 cm 3 more times = 62(66)70(74)78 sts.
When the piece measures 19(19)21(23)25 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2,5 cm 3 more times = 70(74)78(82)86 sts.
When the piece measures 29(31)34(36)39 cm, bind off on every 2nd row 1x3(3)4(4)4 sts, 1(1)1(1)2x2 sts and 1(1)2(2)2x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 58(62)62(66)66 sts.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off all remaining sts.
Front
Work as you did the back but bind off the middle 18(18)18(20)20 sts for the neckline when the armhole measures 8(9)10(11)12 cm. Work one side of the neckline at a time. Bind off on every 2nd row 2x2 sts and 4x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the remaining 12(14)14(15)15 shoulder sts.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Sleeves
Cast on 38(38)42(42)46 sts and knit 1 row on the WS.
Begin the lace pattern from row 1 of the chart: work 3 sts from the right edge of the chart, work the 4 st pattern repeat 8(8)9(9)10 times, work 3 sts from the left edge. Work rows 2-4 and then keep repeating rows 1-4.
When the piece measures 11(9)9(10)12 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 8(5,5)6(4)4 cm 2(4)4(7)7 more times = 44(48)52(58)62 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern.
When the piece measures 35(37)39(42)44 cm, bind off on every 2nd row at both ends 1x3(3)4(4)4 sts, 1x2 sts, 10(10)12(13)14x1 st and 1(2)2(2)2x2x2 sts. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Sew the side seams and sleeve seams. Attach the sleeves.
