Taika overall for babies Novita Baby Merino ja Baby Merino Dream
This Taika overall for babies is inspired by frosty berries, Scandinavian patterns and soft wool Novita Baby Merino and Baby Merino Dream.
Designer
Sari Nordlund
Size(s)
56/62(68/74)80/86(92/98) cm
Finished dimensions
chest circumference 54(58)62(66) cm / 21¼(22¾)24½(26) in inner sleeve length 17(20)23(26) cm / 6¾(7¾)9(10¼) in inner leg length 22(26)30(33) cm / 8¾(10¼)11¾(13) in length from neckline to crotch 33(37)42(46) cm / 13(14½)16½(18) in
Yarn demand
Novita Baby Merino Main colour: Cherry 150(150)200(200) g Contrast colour 1: Silver Willow 50(50)50(50) g and Novita Baby Merino Dream Contrast colour 2: Arctic Raspberry 50(50)50(50) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (60 cm / 24 in): Novita 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½) and Novita 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4), or sizes needed Double-pointed needles: Novita 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½); Other supplies: 6 buttons
Finished dimensions
chest circumference 54(58)62(66) cm / 21¼(22¾)24½(26) in inner sleeve length 17(20)23(26) cm / 6¾(7¾)9(10¼) in inner leg length 22(26)30(33) cm / 8¾(10¼)11¾(13) in length from neckline to crotch 33(37)42(46) cm / 13(14½)16½(18) in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing in the round:
*k1, p1*
Left leg
Using main colour and the double-pointed needles cast on 44(46)50(54) sts and divide them onto four needles. Work ribbing in the round for 4(4)5(5) cm.
Work stockinette st in the round. On the first round increase 1 st at the beginning and end: k1, make 1 (= knit the strand of yarn of yarn between the sts through the back loop), work to last st, make 1, k1. Repeat the increases every 2nd round 6(3)0(0) more times and then 9(14)18(18) times on every 4th round = 76(82)88(92) sts.
When the leg measures 20(24)28(31) cm, increase 1 st for the crotch at the beginning and end of round as established. Repeat the increases every 2nd round 3 more times = 84(90)96(100) sts.
At the end of the next RS round bind off the last 4 sts and leave the other 80(86)92(96) sts on hold.
Right leg
Work like left leg until you have completed the crotch increases and there are 84(90)96(100) sts on the needles. Work the WS row.
Body
Switch to the smaller circular needle. At the beginning of round bind off 4 sts at the right leg for the crotch. Work to last st on right leg. Knit together the last st of the right leg and first st of the left leg. Work to end and cast on 1 st for seaming at the end of round. Work the WS round and cast on 1 st at the end = 161(173)185(193) sts.
Work stockinette st flat.
When the piece measures 16(19)23(26) cm from the crotch, switch to the larger circular needle. Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 8 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 21(24)28(31) cm from the crotch, divide the sts into three groups.
Top right front
Resume the colourwork pattern with the 39(42)44(46) right front sts. Leave the other sts on hold.
When the armhole measures 7(8)9(10) cm, on the next WS row leave 12 sts at the front edge (= right end) on hold for the neckline. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15) cm, bind off the 21(24)26(28) shoulder sts.
Top left front
Resume the colourwork pattern with the 39(42)44(46) left front sts. Leave the back sts on hold.
When the armhole measures 7(8)9(10) cm, on the next RS row leave 12 sts at the front edge (= left end) on hold for the neckline. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15) cm, bind off the 21(24)26(28) shoulder sts.
Top back
Resume the colourwork pattern with the 83(89)95(99) back sts.
When the armhole measures 10(11)12(13) cm, bind off the middle 37(37)39(39) sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15) cm, bind off the 21(24)26(28) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Sew the shoulder seams. Using the double-pointed needles and the main colour pick up and knit 62(68)74(78) sts around the armhole. Work stockinette st in the round.
On the 2nd round begin decreases: k1, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Repeat the increases every 2nd round 4(5)5(5) more times and then 4(4)6(6) times on every 3rd round = 44(48)50(54) sts.
When the sleeve measures 13(16)19(22) cm, work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Neckline edge: move the held sts onto the smaller circular needle and using the main colour pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline edge for 87(87)91(91) sts in total. Work ribbing for 2 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Buttonbands: Using the smaller circular needle and the main colour pick up and knit 3 sts per 4 rows on the left front. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 2 + 1 st. Begin ribbing on the WS: p2, k1, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*, p2. Work ribbing for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern. Place markers for 6 buttons on the buttonband. The topmost button should be 1,5 cm from the top edge, the lowest one 1,5 cm from the bottom edge, and the others evenly in between.
Knit the right buttonband in the same manner, making buttonholes at the marked spots when the band measures 1 cm. Buttonhole: work 2 sts together, yarn over. When the buttonband measures 3 cm, bind off in pattern.
Sew the crotch seam, attaching the bottom edges of the buttonbands to the crotch on top of each other.
Sew on the buttons.
Finished dimensions
chest circumference 54(58)62(66) cm / 21¼(22¾)24½(26) in inner sleeve length 17(20)23(26) cm / 6¾(7¾)9(10¼) in inner leg length 22(26)30(33) cm / 8¾(10¼)11¾(13) in length from neckline to crotch 33(37)42(46) cm / 13(14½)16½(18) in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing in the round:
*k1, p1*
Left leg
Using main colour and the double-pointed needles cast on 44(46)50(54) sts and divide them onto four needles. Work ribbing in the round for 4(4)5(5) cm.
Work stockinette st in the round. On the first round increase 1 st at the beginning and end: k1, make 1 (= knit the strand of yarn of yarn between the sts through the back loop), work to last st, make 1, k1. Repeat the increases every 2nd round 6(3)0(0) more times and then 9(14)18(18) times on every 4th round = 76(82)88(92) sts.
When the leg measures 20(24)28(31) cm, increase 1 st for the crotch at the beginning and end of round as established. Repeat the increases every 2nd round 3 more times = 84(90)96(100) sts.
At the end of the next RS round bind off the last 4 sts and leave the other 80(86)92(96) sts on hold.
Right leg
Work like left leg until you have completed the crotch increases and there are 84(90)96(100) sts on the needles. Work the WS row.
Body
Switch to the smaller circular needle. At the beginning of round bind off 4 sts at the right leg for the crotch. Work to last st on right leg. Knit together the last st of the right leg and first st of the left leg. Work to end and cast on 1 st for seaming at the end of round. Work the WS round and cast on 1 st at the end = 161(173)185(193) sts.
Work stockinette st flat.
When the piece measures 16(19)23(26) cm from the crotch, switch to the larger circular needle. Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 8 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 21(24)28(31) cm from the crotch, divide the sts into three groups.
Top right front
Resume the colourwork pattern with the 39(42)44(46) right front sts. Leave the other sts on hold.
When the armhole measures 7(8)9(10) cm, on the next WS row leave 12 sts at the front edge (= right end) on hold for the neckline. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15) cm, bind off the 21(24)26(28) shoulder sts.
Top left front
Resume the colourwork pattern with the 39(42)44(46) left front sts. Leave the back sts on hold.
When the armhole measures 7(8)9(10) cm, on the next RS row leave 12 sts at the front edge (= left end) on hold for the neckline. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15) cm, bind off the 21(24)26(28) shoulder sts.
Top back
Resume the colourwork pattern with the 83(89)95(99) back sts.
When the armhole measures 10(11)12(13) cm, bind off the middle 37(37)39(39) sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15) cm, bind off the 21(24)26(28) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Sew the shoulder seams. Using the double-pointed needles and the main colour pick up and knit 62(68)74(78) sts around the armhole. Work stockinette st in the round.
On the 2nd round begin decreases: k1, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Repeat the increases every 2nd round 4(5)5(5) more times and then 4(4)6(6) times on every 3rd round = 44(48)50(54) sts.
When the sleeve measures 13(16)19(22) cm, work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Neckline edge: move the held sts onto the smaller circular needle and using the main colour pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline edge for 87(87)91(91) sts in total. Work ribbing for 2 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Buttonbands: Using the smaller circular needle and the main colour pick up and knit 3 sts per 4 rows on the left front. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 2 + 1 st. Begin ribbing on the WS: p2, k1, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*, p2. Work ribbing for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern. Place markers for 6 buttons on the buttonband. The topmost button should be 1,5 cm from the top edge, the lowest one 1,5 cm from the bottom edge, and the others evenly in between.
Knit the right buttonband in the same manner, making buttonholes at the marked spots when the band measures 1 cm. Buttonhole: work 2 sts together, yarn over. When the buttonband measures 3 cm, bind off in pattern.
Sew the crotch seam, attaching the bottom edges of the buttonbands to the crotch on top of each other.
Sew on the buttons.
