KNITTING PATTERN -- Whispers Romper – P207
Romper is worked from the top down in one piece, sleeves are divided and then worked in the round. Two versions for the Sleeves, Version 1 - Short Sleeve, Version 2 - Long Sleeves. A simple lace pattern is worked around the yoke, the remaining is worked in st stitch.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
This would make a very special little ‘My First Christmas’ Outfit. If not using the specified yarn you may need to increase the quantities.
SIZES
[A] -- Newborn
[B] -- 6 months
[C] -- 12 - 18 months
[D] -- 18 - 24 months
YARN REQUIRED
Laines du Nord Eco Baby Luxury Line Colour 5
175 m / 191 yds per 50 gram ball.
VERSION 1 - SHORT SLEEVE
[A] -- 70 g -- 245 m -- 265 yds -- 2 balls
[B] -- 90 g -- 315 m -- 345 yds -- 2 balls
[C] -- 105 g -- 370 m -- 400 yds -- 3 balls
[D] -- 110 g -- 385 m -- 420 yds -- 3 balls
VERSION 2 - LONG SLEEVE
[A] -- 95 g -- 335 m -- 365 yds -- 2 balls
[B] -- 120 g -- 420 m -- 460 yds -- 3 balls
[C] -- 140 g -- 490 m -- 535 yds -- 3 balls
[D] -- 145 g -- 510 m -- 555 yds -- 3 balls
NEEDLES REQUIRED
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
3.5 mm (US 4) straight needles
3.5 mm (US 4) double pointed needles
3.25 mm (US 3 : UK 10) double pointed needles.
OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch markers
Stitch holders, or waste yarn
4 x Buttons, 2 cm (¾ in)
TENSION / GAUGE
23 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm / 4 in worked in st st with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles.