Sizes:
Preemie small (medium, large, full term)
Cast
on 25 (29, 35, 41).
K 8
(10, 12, 14) rows in garter stitch.
Begin
decreases:
K 10
(12, 15, 18), K2 tog , K 1, K 2 tog, K 10 (12, 15, 18). P 9(11,
14,
17), P2 tog P1, P2 tog, P9 (11, 14, 17). Continue decrease pattern
until
17 (19, 23, 27) stitches left.
Ribbed
Cuff:
K1,
P1 across each row for 4 (5, 6, 7) rows. Double the rows for a
fold
down cuff. Bind off loosely.
Sew
back and sole of bootie.
Sweet adaptations of patterns 2006 by http://woolwindings.blogspot.com
Pattern for
Booties: Michelle's
Booties
Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby (Sport
D.K.)
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm)
Finished Size: 3-5 lbs
Notes and Changes:
CO
25 sts. Work garter stitch rows and decreases. Work a K1,P1 rib for
five rows, then work three rows of seed stitch. Bind off in pattern.
For a special touch, add a store bought ribbon flower to each little
shoe.
And little hat
Pattern for Hat: Knitted
Preemie Hat
Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby (Sport
D.K.)
Needles: US 5 DPN (3.75 mm)
Finished Size: 3-5 lbs
(circumference = 11")
Notes and Changes:
CO
56 sts. Work seed stitch pattern for 1". Knit until 4" from CO edge.
Work decreases. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and secure. Top
with a ribbon flower. Turn up edge to form cuff.
Michelle's Preemie Hat to match
Small
Preemie to Full Term Hat
(with
fold up cuff)
Materials:
Baby sport weight yarn
Size
5 double pointed needles (You could do this on regular needles also but
then the even rows will be purled.)
Sizes:
S, M, L, FT (9", 10 ¼", 11 ½", 13")
Gauge:
5 ½ st = 1"
Cast
on 50, 56, 64, 70 stitches. Rib 2, (2 ½, 2 ½, 3) inches.
Continue
in stockinette stitch for 1 ½, (2, 2 ½, 3) inches.
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