Baby Puff Stitch Sweater and Hat

Vintage Reproduction By: Maggie Weldon Skill Level: Intermediate Skill Sizes: To fit Chest: Small – 16 inches (41cm) (0-3 months), Medium – 18 inches (45cm) (6-12 months), Large – 20 inches (50cm) (18-24 months) Pattern written for Small, with Medium and Large in Brackets. For example: S (M, L) Finished Measurements Chest – 18 (20", 22") Length from Back of Neck – 9¼" (10¼", 11¼") Sleeve Seam – 5½" (6", 6¾") Materials: Baby Weight Yarn : Main Color – 7 (7½, 8) oz; 200 (220, 228) grams Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport (Color #204 Shell) used in model. Additional Materials: Yarn Needle. Buttons – 3 – Sewing Thread and Needle. Crochet Hooks: Size E-4 (3.50 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. Size G-6 (4.00 mm) – for last few rows of Body. Gauge: Using smaller hook: 9sc & 11 sc rows (worked in back loop) = 2" 2 patt repeats ([sc, puff-group] twice) = 2½" 6 patt rows = 2" (with smaller hook) Creating precious heirlooms for the darling baby in your life just got easier with this new pattern. The Puff Stitch Sweater and Hat pattern includes a darling bonnet and sweater created with baby soft yarn. The puff stitch allows for plenty of movement and additional warmth for your little one. Crochet baby items are fun to make and are always exceptional when seen out and about. The Puff Stitch Sweater and Hat is designed for babies from 0 months to 24 months of age. Why not make several sets for your little one or to give to a friend? This pattern is the perfect crochet gift for an expecting mother. These delicate items are something any mother will cherish for years. Make a little tag with your name and year and attach it to the back of the items as a remembrance of who made these beautiful crochet pieces.