Sunday, September 02, 2012
STAGGERED RIBS SLEEP SACK AND CAP WITH COLLAR
STAGGERED RIBS SLEEP SACK AND CAP
SIZE:
21 inch
circumference by 18 inch length
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight
yarn approximately 6.5 ounces (sleep sack and cap)
US size 10.5 (6.5
mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US I (5.5 mm)
crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16
sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Read instructions through before beginning.
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Red Heart Super Saver Prefect Pink.
- If you are using one of the finer worsted weight yarns like Pound of Love or Simply Soft use size 9 needles.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 82 sts
using a stretchy cast on.
Row 1: *K2 , P2. Repeat
from * across. (82 sts)
Row 2: *P2,
K2 .
Repeat from * across. (82 sts)
Repeat rows 1and 2 for 5 inches, ending with row 2.
Remainder of sleep sack is worked in rounds.
Round 1(RS):
Without turning, P2 tog, P to last stitch, P last stitch together with
first stitch of round. (80 sts)
If your join looks a little loose don’t worry about it, we will solve
that with a little piece of ribbon.
Place marker.
Round 2: K
Round 3: P
Rounds 4-5: *k2, p2.
Repeat from * around.
Round 6: K
Round 6: K
Round 7: P
Rounds 8-9: *P2, k2. Repeat from * around.
Repeat
rounds 2-9 until sleep sack measures about 19 inches from cast on edge, ending
with round 3 or 9 .
Next
round: *K8, yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next
round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: K1, p1.
Repeat around.
Next
round: Knit.
Bind off knitwise.
DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90. Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.
Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.
Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.
STAGGERED RIBS CAP
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight
yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
US size 10.5 (6.5
mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5
mm) double point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16
sts = 4 inches
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place
marker to denote beginning of round.
Round 1: *K2 ,
P2. Repeat from * to marker. (48 sts)
Repeat round 1
until cap measures 3 inches from cast on edge.
Round
2: K
Round 3: P
Rounds
4-5: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * around.
Round 6: K
Round 6: K
Round
7: P
Rounds
8-9: *P2, k2.
Repeat from * around.
Repeat
rounds 2-9 until cap measures about 7 inches from cast on edge, ending with
round 3.
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec Round 1:
*P2, K2 , P2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Dec Round 2:
*P2, K2 , P2, K1. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
This
is where I switch to double points.
Dec Round 3:
*K5, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (36 sts)
Dec Round 5:
*P4, P2tog. Repeat from *
around. (30 sts)
Dec Round 6:
*P2tog, K1, P1, K1. Repeat from *
around. (24 sts)
Dec Round 7:
*K1, P1, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (18 sts)
Dec Round 8:
*K1, K2tog. Repeat from *
around. (12 sts)
Dec Round 9:
*p2tog. Repeat from *
around. (6 sts)
Cut
yarn, weave end through remaining 6 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
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On the Sack--What am I missing? Worked the 5 inches of rib and the joining row. After placing marker the pattern goes to ROUND 7. Do Rounds 2-6 not exist?
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