Finished measurements
To fit baby (approx age)
0 (3, 6, 9, 12) months
Body circumference (after seaming)
39 (44, 50, 55, 61) cm
or 15¼ (17¼, 19¾, 21¾, 24) ins
Length (approx, from centre of shoulder)
20 (23, 26, 29, 32) cm
or 8 (9, 10¼, 11½, 12½) ins
Sleeve length (approx)
8 (11, 14, 17, 21) cm
or 3¼ (4¼, 5½, 6¾, 8¼) ins
Once you have decided which size to make, circle or highlight all instructions relevant to that size to avoid confusion when knitting.
Yarn
50g ball (112 metres/123 yards)
Main Colour (M): 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) balls
Contrast Colour (C): 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) balls
Needles and notions
- 3.25mm/US 3 and 4mm/US 6 needles in straights or circulars depending on your preference when knitting in rows
- 1 or 2 spare 4mm knitting needles or double-pointed needles 3.25mm/US 3 circular needle 40cm/16ins
long for neckband - 8 removable stitch markers
- 1 stitch-holder
- length of yarn or cord
- yarn needle
- 1 x 12mm/½ins diameter button