Novita Merino 4PLY: Päivänpaiste baby bodysuit
The Päivänpaiste (Sunshine) baby bodysuit features long sleeves and a textured stitch pattern. Knitted with the thin Novita Merino 4PLY yarn.
Designer
Ronja Hakalehto
Size(s)
56/62(68/74)80/86(92/98) cm
Finished dimensions
body circumference 50(52)56(62) cm / 19¾(20½)22(24½) in
back from neck to crotch approx. 36(39)43(46) cm / 14¼(15¼)17(18) in
inner sleeve length 16(18)20(21) cm / 6¼(7)7¾(8¼) in
Yarn demand
Novita Merino 4PLY (204) Buttercup 100(100)150(150) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (40 cm / 16 in) and double-pointed needles Novita 2½ mm (US 1½) and 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½) or sizes needed to obtain gauge Crochet hook Novita 2½ mm (UK 12) Other supplies 4 buttons
Finished dimensions
body circumference 50(52)56(62) cm / 19¾(20½)22(24½) in
back from neck to crotch approx. 36(39)43(46) cm / 14¼(15¼)17(18) in
inner sleeve length 16(18)20(21) cm / 6¼(7)7¾(8¼) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Yoke
Using the smaller needles, cast on 87(91)95(97) sts. Keep slipping the first st purlwise and work ribbing for 1,5 cm (there will be a slit in the back).
Switch to the larger needles. Work the WS row and at the same time place markers for raglan increases: Back: slip 1 purlwise, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p11(11)12(12), place 1st marker. Sleeve: p9(11)11(12), place 2nd marker. Front: p35(35)37(37), place 3rd marker. Sleeve: p9(11)11(12), place 4th marker. Back: p11(11)12(12), k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1.
On the RS row begin raglan increases: Back: slip 1 purlwise, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k10(10)11(11), m1R (insert left needle from the back under the strand of yarn between the sts and knit it through the front loop), k1, slip 1st marker. Sleeve: k1, m1L (insert left needle from the front under the strand of yarn between the sts and knit it through the back loop), k7(9)9(10), m1R, k1, slip 2nd marker. In the front, begin mock cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: k1, m1L, k0(0)1(1), p3, *slip 1, k2, pass the slipped st over, p3*, repeat *-* 4(4)4(4) more times, k0(0)1(1), m1R, k1,slip 3rd marker. Sleeve: k1, m1L, k7(9)9(10),m1R, k1, slip 4th marker. Back: k1, m1L, k10(10)11(11), p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1. 8 sts increased, 95(99)103(105) sts now on the needles.
Keep increasing on every other row. Work rows 2-4 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-4. Work the increased sts following the mock cable pattern.
When the piece measures 3,5 cm, on a RS row increase 1 purl st at the end of row and place marker for beginning of round = 96(100)104(106) sts. Join for working in the round. At the slit in the back, work ribbing for 1 cm and then work stockinette st. Work the raglan increases 23(24)25(27) times in total. When there are 79(81)81(81) sts in the mock cable section in the front, start knitting the increased sts. 272(284)296(314) sts on the needles after the increases: 55(59)61(66) sts in both sleeves, 81(83)87(91) sts in the front and back.
On the next round remove all raglan markers and divide for armholes: work 40(41)43(45) back sts, leave 55(59)61(66) sleeve sts on hold, cast on 1(2)2(2) st(s) for armhole, work 81(83)87(91) front sts, leave 55(59)61(66) sleeve sts on hold, cast on 1(2)2(2) st(s) for armhole, work 41(42)44(46) back sts. 164(170)178(186) sts on the needles: 82(85)89(93) sts in the front and back.
Body
In the back, work stockinette st; in the front, follow the mock cable chart.
When the side measures 18(20)22(24) cm from the armhole, divide the sts for the crotch: work 30(31)33(35) back sts, bind off next 38(40)42(43) sts, work 27(27)27(29) front sts, bind off next 38(40)42(43) sts. Leave the front sts on hold.
Back crotch
With the 61(63)67(71) back sts, work stockinette st and on every other row bind off at both ends: 4(4)4(4)x4 sts, 1(1)1(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(2)x1 st = 21(21)23(23) sts. Work 2 more rows in stockinette st.
Switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing for 2,5 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Front crotch
Place the 27(27)27(29) front sts onto the larger needles and resume the mock cable pattern. At the beginning of row bind off 1x3(3)2(3) sts, work to end. Turn work, bind off 1x3(3)2(3) sts, work to end = 21(21)23(23) sts.
Switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing for 1 cm. On the next row make a buttonhole: work 10(10)11(11) sts in ribbing, yarn over, work 2 sts together, work ribbing to end. Work until the ribbing measures 2,5 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Leg openings
Using the smaller needles and with RS facing, pick up and knit sts from the back ribbing, leg opening and front ribbing. Pick up an odd number of sts. Work ribbing for 2 rows, then make a buttonhole approx. 0,5 cm from the front edge: yarn over, knit or purl 2 sts together as required to maintain pattern. Work until the ribbing measures 2 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Knit the other leg opening in the same manner.
Sleeves
Place the 55(59)61(66) sleeve sts onto the larger double-pointed needles and pick up and knit 1(1)2(2) st(s) from the armhole cast-on and 1 st from both ends, from between the cast-on and sleeve. Place marker at the midpoint of the picked-up sts (beginning of round, midpoint of armhole) = 58(62)65(70) sts.
Distribute the sts onto four needles and work stockinette st in the round.
When the sleeve measures 1,5 cm from the armhole, decrease 1 st on both sides of the beginning or round: k1, skp (slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 = 56(60)63(68) sts. Repeat the decreases every 1,5(1,5)1,5(1,5) cm 9(9)10(12) more times = 38(42)43(44) sts.
When the sleeve measures 14(16)18(19) cm from the armhole, knit 1 round, evenly decreasing 0(2)1(0) sts = 38(40)42(44) sts.
Switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing in the round for 2 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Button loop: Join yarn with 1 slip stitch into the top corner of the back slit. Chain 7, close loop with 1 slip stitch.
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the buttons to the bottom edge of the back piece and top corner of the slit.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 50(52)56(62) cm / 19¾(20½)22(24½) in
back from neck to crotch approx. 36(39)43(46) cm / 14¼(15¼)17(18) in
inner sleeve length 16(18)20(21) cm / 6¼(7)7¾(8¼) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Yoke
Using the smaller needles, cast on 87(91)95(97) sts. Keep slipping the first st purlwise and work ribbing for 1,5 cm (there will be a slit in the back).
Switch to the larger needles. Work the WS row and at the same time place markers for raglan increases: Back: slip 1 purlwise, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p11(11)12(12), place 1st marker. Sleeve: p9(11)11(12), place 2nd marker. Front: p35(35)37(37), place 3rd marker. Sleeve: p9(11)11(12), place 4th marker. Back: p11(11)12(12), k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1.
On the RS row begin raglan increases: Back: slip 1 purlwise, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k10(10)11(11), m1R (insert left needle from the back under the strand of yarn between the sts and knit it through the front loop), k1, slip 1st marker. Sleeve: k1, m1L (insert left needle from the front under the strand of yarn between the sts and knit it through the back loop), k7(9)9(10), m1R, k1, slip 2nd marker. In the front, begin mock cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: k1, m1L, k0(0)1(1), p3, *slip 1, k2, pass the slipped st over, p3*, repeat *-* 4(4)4(4) more times, k0(0)1(1), m1R, k1,slip 3rd marker. Sleeve: k1, m1L, k7(9)9(10),m1R, k1, slip 4th marker. Back: k1, m1L, k10(10)11(11), p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1. 8 sts increased, 95(99)103(105) sts now on the needles.
Keep increasing on every other row. Work rows 2-4 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-4. Work the increased sts following the mock cable pattern.
When the piece measures 3,5 cm, on a RS row increase 1 purl st at the end of row and place marker for beginning of round = 96(100)104(106) sts. Join for working in the round. At the slit in the back, work ribbing for 1 cm and then work stockinette st. Work the raglan increases 23(24)25(27) times in total. When there are 79(81)81(81) sts in the mock cable section in the front, start knitting the increased sts. 272(284)296(314) sts on the needles after the increases: 55(59)61(66) sts in both sleeves, 81(83)87(91) sts in the front and back.
On the next round remove all raglan markers and divide for armholes: work 40(41)43(45) back sts, leave 55(59)61(66) sleeve sts on hold, cast on 1(2)2(2) st(s) for armhole, work 81(83)87(91) front sts, leave 55(59)61(66) sleeve sts on hold, cast on 1(2)2(2) st(s) for armhole, work 41(42)44(46) back sts. 164(170)178(186) sts on the needles: 82(85)89(93) sts in the front and back.
Body
In the back, work stockinette st; in the front, follow the mock cable chart.
When the side measures 18(20)22(24) cm from the armhole, divide the sts for the crotch: work 30(31)33(35) back sts, bind off next 38(40)42(43) sts, work 27(27)27(29) front sts, bind off next 38(40)42(43) sts. Leave the front sts on hold.
Back crotch
With the 61(63)67(71) back sts, work stockinette st and on every other row bind off at both ends: 4(4)4(4)x4 sts, 1(1)1(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(2)x1 st = 21(21)23(23) sts. Work 2 more rows in stockinette st.
Switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing for 2,5 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Front crotch
Place the 27(27)27(29) front sts onto the larger needles and resume the mock cable pattern. At the beginning of row bind off 1x3(3)2(3) sts, work to end. Turn work, bind off 1x3(3)2(3) sts, work to end = 21(21)23(23) sts.
Switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing for 1 cm. On the next row make a buttonhole: work 10(10)11(11) sts in ribbing, yarn over, work 2 sts together, work ribbing to end. Work until the ribbing measures 2,5 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Leg openings
Using the smaller needles and with RS facing, pick up and knit sts from the back ribbing, leg opening and front ribbing. Pick up an odd number of sts. Work ribbing for 2 rows, then make a buttonhole approx. 0,5 cm from the front edge: yarn over, knit or purl 2 sts together as required to maintain pattern. Work until the ribbing measures 2 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Knit the other leg opening in the same manner.
Sleeves
Place the 55(59)61(66) sleeve sts onto the larger double-pointed needles and pick up and knit 1(1)2(2) st(s) from the armhole cast-on and 1 st from both ends, from between the cast-on and sleeve. Place marker at the midpoint of the picked-up sts (beginning of round, midpoint of armhole) = 58(62)65(70) sts.
Distribute the sts onto four needles and work stockinette st in the round.
When the sleeve measures 1,5 cm from the armhole, decrease 1 st on both sides of the beginning or round: k1, skp (slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 = 56(60)63(68) sts. Repeat the decreases every 1,5(1,5)1,5(1,5) cm 9(9)10(12) more times = 38(42)43(44) sts.
When the sleeve measures 14(16)18(19) cm from the armhole, knit 1 round, evenly decreasing 0(2)1(0) sts = 38(40)42(44) sts.
Switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing in the round for 2 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Button loop: Join yarn with 1 slip stitch into the top corner of the back slit. Chain 7, close loop with 1 slip stitch.
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the buttons to the bottom edge of the back piece and top corner of the slit.
