Autumn Leaves
I came across a mysterious tweedy wool with all the colors of Fall, and loved it. Though of course the leaves on the yoke could easily be spring green or even flower petals.
Don’t be dismayed by the number of rows in this pattern—it’s actually very intuitive.
Sizes:
6-9 months, 9-12 months, (12-15 months)
Materials:
500, 500, (500) yards DK, DK or worsted weight depending on how tight you like your weave, (worsted weight) wool.
US 5 20-in circular needle, US 7, (US 9)
Tapestry needle
4 stitch markers
6, 7, (8) buttons
Gauge:
24.5 sts/32.5 rows=4 inches using US 5 needles, 18 sts/29 rows=4 inches using US 7 needles, (15.5 sts/23 rows=4 inches using US 9 needles).
Pattern:
Choose whichever needle size for whichever size sweater you are making, and follow the pattern from there.
CO 55 sts
Work 2 rows in seed stitch (Rows 1 & 2: *k1, p1; repeat from * to end of row, end k1.)
K1, p1, yo, p2tog, continue in seed stitch to end of row.
Work 3 rows in seed stitch.
R1: (WS): k1, p1, k1, p4, *k1, p3; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end p1, k1, p1, k1.
R2: k1, p1, k1, p1, *k1, (yo, k1) 2X, p1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, end k1, p1, k1. (79 stitches)
R3: k1, p1, k1, p6, *k1, p5; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end p1, k1, p1, k1.
R4: k1, p1, k1, p1, *k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, end k1, p1, k1. (103 sts)
R5: k1, p1, k1, p8, *k1, p7; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end p1, k1, p1, k1.
R6: k1, p1, k1, p1, *k7, p1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, end k1, p1, k1.
R7: Repeat row 5.
R8:k1, p1, k1, p1, *k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, end k1, p1, k1. (127 sts)
R9: k1, p1, k1, p10, *k1, p9; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end p1, k1, p1, k1.
R10: (buttonhole row) k1, p1, k1, p1, *k9, p1; repeat from * to last 13 sts, end k9, p2tog, yo, p1, k1.
R11: Repeat row 9.
R12:k1, p1, k1, p1, *k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, p1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, end k1, p1, k1. (151 sts)
R13:k1, p1, k1, p12, *k1, p11; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end p1, k1, p1, k1.
R14:k1, p1, k1, p1, *k11, p1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, end k1, p1, k1.
R15: Repeat row 13.
R16:k1, p1, k1, *p1, yo, skp, k7, k2tog, yo; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end p1, k1, p1, k1. (151 sts--stitch count unchanged)
R17:k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, *p9, k3; repeat from * to last 14 sts, end p9, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.
R18:k1, p1, k1, p2, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, *yo, p3, yo, skp, k5, k2tog; repeat from * to last 5 sts, end yo, p2, k1, p1, k1.
R19:k1, p1, k1, p1, k2, p7, *k2, p1, k2, p7; repeat from * to last 6 sts, end k2, p1, k1, p1, k1.
R20: k1, p1, k1, p3, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, *yo, p2, k1, p2, yo, skp, k3, k2tog; repeat from * to last 6 sts, end yo, p3, k1, p1, k1.
R21:k1, p1, k1, p2, k2, p5, *k2, p3, k2, p5; repeat from * to last 7 sts, end k2, p2, k1, p1, k1.
R22:k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, yo, skp, k1 k2tog, *yo p2, k3, p2, yo, skp, k1, k2tog; repeat from * to last 7 sts, end yo, p2, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.
R23: (buttonhole row): k1, p1, yo, p2tog, p2, k2, p3, *k2, p5, k2, p3; repeat from * to last 8 sts, end k2, p3, k1, p1, k1.
R24: k1, p1, k1, p1, k2, p2, yo, sl-k2tog-psso, *yo, p2, k5, p2, yo, sl-k2tog-psso; repeat from * to last 8 sts, end yo, p2, k2, p1, k1, p1, k1.
R25: k1, p1, k1, p4, k2, p1, *k2, p7, k2, p1;* to last 9 sts, end k2, p4, k1, p1, k1.
R26:k1, p1, k1, p1, k to last 4 sts, end p1, k1, p1, k1.
You should still have 151 sts on the needle at this point.
Sleeves:
R1: k1, p1, k1, p15. Slip next 36 sts onto a stitch holder, p43, slip next 36 sts onto stitch holder, p15, k1, p1, k1.
R2: k1, p1, k1, p1, k13, m1, place marker, k1, k stitch on left needle across from held stitches, place marker, m1, k41, m1, place marker, k1, k stitch on left needle across from held stitches, place marker, m1, k13, p1, k1, p1, k1. (83 sts on needle).
R3: k1, p1, k1, p to last 3 sts, end k1, p1, k1.
R4: k1, p1, k1, p1, k to marker, m1, sl marker, k2, sl marker, m1, k to marker, m1, sl marker, k2, sl marker, m1, k to last 4 sts, end p1, k1, p1, k1.
Repeat rows 3 & 4 two times more.
R5: k1, p1, k1, p to last 3 sts, end k1, p1, k1.
R6: (buttonhole row) k1, p1, k1, p1, k to last 4 sts, end p2tog, yo, p1, k1.
Repeat rows 3-6 until piece measures 8.5, 10.5, (12.5) inches from back of neck, or whatever length you prefer.
AT THE SAME TIME, after your first row 6, every 13 rows/every two inches, create a buttonhole as you have done throughout.
Knit 3 rows in seed stitch.
Work buttonhole row in seed stitch.
Knit 2 rows in seed stitch.
BO all sts.
Sleeves, continued:
Place held stitches for right sleeve on needle.
With RS facing, attach yarn.
K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl one row.
Work three rows in seed stitch.
BO all sts.
Repeat for left sleeve.
Sew sleeve seams, stitch up arm holes under the arms. Weave in all ends. Block as needed, and sew on buttons opposite buttonholes.
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Grace - Anchors Away Romper (knit)
This cute striped romper has a nautical embellishment fit for a sailor. Shown in Patons Grace.
SIZES
Chest measurement
3 mos: 16 ins [40.5 cm]
6 mos: 17 ins [43 cm]
12 mos: 19 ins [48 cm]
Finished chest
3 mos: 22 ins [56 cm]
6 mos: 24 ins [61 cm]
12 mos: 26 ins [66 cm]
MATERIALS
Patons® Grace (50 g/1.75 oz)
Sizes: 3 (6-12) mos
Main Color (MC): (Blue) 3 (3-4) balls
Contrast A: (White)3 (3-4) balls
Small quantity of Navy for Anchor embroidery.
Sizes 3¼ mm (U.S. 3) and 3¾ mm (U.S. 5) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension. 4 stitch holders. 6 buttons.
TENSION
24 sts and 32 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
Stripe Pat
With A, work 6 rows stocking st.
With MC, work 6 rows stocking st.
These 12 rows form Stripe Pat.
BACK
***Left Leg: **With MC and smaller needles, cast on 27 (29-31) sts.
1st row : (RS). *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
2nd row : *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Rep last 2 rows (K1. P1) ribbing twice more (6 rows in all), inc 1 (0-2) st(s) evenly across last row. 28 (29-33) sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed in Stripe Pat, AT THE SAME TIME, inc 1 st each end of 7th and every following 6th (6th-8th) row until there are 36 (39-43) sts.
Cont even in Stripe Pat until Leg from beg measures 5 (6-7½) ins [12.5 (15-19) cm] ending with RS facing for next row.** Break yarn and leave sts on a spare needle.
Right Leg : Work from ** to ** as given for Left Leg. DO NOT BREAK YARN.
Proceed as follows :
Join Legs: Next row : (RS). Work Stripe Pat across 36 (39-43) sts of Right Leg. Turn. Cast on 4 sts. Turn and work Stripe Pat across 36 (39-43) sts of Left Leg. 76 (82-90) sts.
Cont even in Stripe Pat until work from joining row measures 3 (3½-4) ins [7.5 (9-10) cm] ending with RS facing for next row.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, dec 1 st each end of needle on next and following 10th (12th-12th) rows until there are 66 (72-78) sts.***\
Cont even in Stripe Pat until work from joining row measures 12½ (13¾-15) ins [32 (35- 38) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Back neck shaping: Next row : Work Stripe Pat across 22 (24-27) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2 rows. 20 (22- 25) sts.
Work 1 row even. Leave sts on a st holder.
With RS of work facing, slip next 22 (24-24) sts onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts and work Stripe Pat to end of row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2 rows. 20 (22- 25) sts.
Work 1 row even. Leave sts on a st holder.
FRONT
Noting that Left Leg is Right Leg and Right Leg is Left Leg, work from *** to *** as given for Back.
Cont even in Stripe Pat until work from joining row measures 11¼ (12½-13½) ins [28.5 (32- 34.5) cm] ending with RS facing for next row.
Front neck shaping: Next row : Work Stripe Pat across 26 (29-32) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2 (4-2) rows, then on following alt rows until there are 20 (22- 25) sts.
Cont even in Stripe Pat until work from beg measures same length as Back to shoulder. Leave sts on a st holder.
With RS of work facing, slip next 14 sts on a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts and work Stripe Pat to end of row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2 (4-2) rows, then on following alt rows until there are 20 (22- 25) sts.
Cont even in Stripe Pat until work from beg measures same length as Back to shoulder. Leave sts on a st holder.
SLEEVES
With MC and smaller needles, cast on 39 (41-43) sts and work 6 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back Left Leg, inc 5 sts evenly across last row. 44 (46-48) sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed in Stripe Pat, AT THE SAME TIME, inc 1 st each end of needle on 5th and following 6th (4th-4th) rows until there are 54 (54-56) sts.
Sizes 6 and 12 mos only: Inc 1 st each end of needle on following 6th rows from previous inc until there are (60-66) sts.
All Sizes: Cont even in Stripe Pat until work from beg measures 5½ (6½-7½) ins [14 (16.5- 19) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Cast off.
FINISHING
Back Neckband : With RS of work facing, MC and smaller needles, pick up and knit 3 sts down right back neck edge. K22 (24-24) from Back st holder, dec 1 st at center. Pick up and knit 3 sts up left back neck edge. 27 (29-29) sts.
Beg on a 2nd row, work 5 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back Left Leg.
Right Back Shoulder Band : With RS of work facing, MC and smaller needles, K20 (22-25) from right back shoulder st holder, inc 2 (2-3) sts evenly across, then pick up and knit 5 sts across side of Back neckband. 27 (29-33) sts. Beg on a 2nd row, work 5 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back Left Leg. Cast off in ribbing.
Left Back Shoulder Band : With RS of work facing, MC and smaller needles, pick up and knit 5 sts across side of Back neckband, then K20 (22-25) from left back shoulder st holder, inc 2 (2-3) sts evenly across. 27 (29-33) sts. Beg on a 2nd row, work 5 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back Left Leg. Cast off in ribbing.
Front Neckband : With RS of work facing, MC and smaller needles, pick up and knit 14 sts down left front neck edge. K14 (14-16) from Back st holder, dec 1 st at center. Pick up and knit 14 sts up right front neck edge. 41 (41- 43) sts.
Beg on a 2nd row, work 5 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back Left Leg.
Left Front Shoulder Band : With RS of work facing, MC and smaller needles, K20 (22-25) from left front shoulder st holder, inc 2 (2-3) sts evenly across, then pick up and knit 5 sts across side of Front neckband. 27 (29-33) sts.
Beg on a 2nd row, work 3 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back Left Leg.
4th row : Rib across 5 sts. *Cast off 2 sts. Rib across 6 (7-9) sts (including st on needle after cast off ). Rep from * once more. Cast off 2 sts. Rib to end of row. 3 buttonholes.
Work 1 more row in ribbing casting on 2 sts over cast off sts. Cast off in ribbing.
Right Front Shoulder Band : With RS of work facing, MC and smaller needles, pick up and knit 5 sts across side of Front neckband. K20 (22-25) from right front shoulder st holder, inc 2 (2-3) sts evenly across. 27 (29-33) sts.
Beg on a 2nd row, work 3 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back Left Leg.
4th row : Rib across 2 sts. *Cast off 2 sts. Rib across 6 (7-9) sts (including st on needle after cast off ). Rep from * once more. Cast off 2 sts. Rib to end of row. 3 buttonholes.
Work 1 more row in ribbing casting on 2 sts over cast off sts. Cast off in ribbing.
Lap Front Shoulder Bands over Back Shoulder Bands and sew tog at sleeve edge. Place markers on side edges of Front and Back 4½ (5-5½) ins [11.5 (12.5-14) cm] down from top of shoulder.
Sew in sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew leg inseams. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Work Chart with Navy in duplicate stitch at center front as illustrated, placing top of chart 5 sts down from center front neck edge.
• Bring needle up through centre of stitch from back of work and * insert from right to left behind stitch immediately above.
• Bring needle down through center of original stitch and out through center of next stitch to be worked.
• Repeat from * to continue.
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Booties Baby Knitted
1 oz. each White and Baby Blue or colors desired. 1 pr. knitting needles No. 2.
Steel crochet hook No. 6.
2 small buttons.
With Blue cast on 42 sts, K 1 Row.
2nd Row. K 1, increase in next st, K 17, increase in next st, K 2, increase in next st, K 17, increase in next st, K 1 (46 sts).
3rd Row. K across row.
4th Row. K 1, increase in next st, K 19, increase in next st, K 2, increase in next st, K 19, increase in next st, K 1 (50 sts).
5th Row. K across row.
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times, having 2 sts more after 1st and after 3rd increase in each increasing row (66 sts on needle).
14th Row. * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row.
15th Row. K across row.
Repeat last 2 rows 4 times.
24th Row. K across row.
25th Row. K 28, sl 1, K 1, psso., sl 1, K 1, psso, K 2, K 2 tog, K 2 tog, K 28.
26th Row. P across row.
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times, having 2 sts less befo
re the lst and after the last decrease in each decreasing row (46 sts on needle).
P 1 row, cut Blue.
With White work in ribbing of K 1, P 1 for 1 ½ inches, bind off, cut White.
Sew back seam.
Strap. With Blue cast on 48 sts, K 1 Row.
Next Row. K 2, bind off 2 sts for buttonhole, K to end of row.
Next Row. K across row casting on 2 sts over the bound off sts.
Next Row. K across, bind off, cut yarn.
Sew strap to last row of Blue of Bootie leaving 16 sts free across instep.
Sew button in position.
With Blue work a row of sc around 12th row of sole, cut yar
n.
Booties Baby Knitted 
1 oz. each White and Baby Blue or colors desired.
1 pr. knitting needles No. 2.
1 set double-pointed needles No. 2.
1 yd. ¼ -inch ribbon.
GAUGE: 8 sts = 1 inch.
With White cast on 45 sts, K 4 rows, drop white.
5th Row. Attach blue, K across row.
6th Row. P across row.
7th Row. K across row.
8th Row. P across row, drop blue.
9th Row. With white K 4, * drop next St down for 4 rows, pick up and K corresponding St in last white row worked knitting the 4 strands of yarn in, K 3, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with K 4.
10th Row. P across Row, drop white.
Next 4 Rows. Same as 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th rows.
Next Row. With White, work in same manner as 9th row but starting row with K 2 and ending last repeat with K 2, drop White.
Repeat the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th rows once, cut blue.
Next Row. Same as 9th row.
Next 5 Rows. K across each row.
Next Row. Beading: * K 2, sl 1, K 1, psso, Y0 t
wice, repeat from * 4 times, K 5, * Y0 twice, sl 1, K 1, psso, K 2, repeat from * 4 times.
P 1 Row.
K 1 Row.
P 1 Row.
Next Row. K 17 sts and sl sts on holder, K 11 sts for instep, sl re
maining 17 sts on holder.
Next 25 Rows. K across the 11 sts of instep, cut yarn. With double pointed needle, sl 17 sts from holder, pick up and K 12 sts on side of instep, with 2nd needle K 11 sts, with 3rd needle, pick up and K 12 sts on other side of instep, sl and K 17 sts from holder (69 sts on needles).
Next 7 Rows. K across each row, drop white.
Next 4 Rows. Same as 5th through 8th rows, cut blue.
Next Row. Same as 9th row.
Next 7 Rows. K across each row.
Next Row. Bind off 29 sts, K 11 sts, bind off rema
ining 29 sts, cut yarn.
SOLE: K over 11 sts for 46 rows, bind off, cut yarn.
Sew back seam, sew sole to bootie.
Lace ribbon through beading. Work other bootie in same manner.
baby Cap and Booties
2 oz. White or color desired.
1 ½ yds. 1 inch ribbon.
1 yd. ¼ -inch ribbon.
1 pr. knitting needles No. 2.
- Cast on 90 sts and work in seed st as follows: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across Row.
2nd Row. * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across Row. Repeat last 2 rows 5 times. P 2 rows.
Work in pattern as follows:
1st Row. K 1, P 1, * K 1, P 4, repeat from *16 times, K1, P 1, K 1.
2nd Row. K 1, P 2, * K 3, P 2, repeat from *16 times, P1, K1.
3rd Row. K 1, P 1, * K 3, P 2, repeat from *16 times, K1, P 1, K 1.
4th Row. K 1, P 2, * K 1, P 4, repeat from *16 times, P1, K 1.
Repeat these 4 rows for pattern. Work even in pattern for 4 inches, ending with 4th Row of pattern.
Next 2 Rows. Working in pattern cast on 5 sts at beginning of each Row.
Next 6 Rows. Work even in pattern increasing 2 sts on last Row ( 102 sts).
Next Row. K 15, K 2 tog, repeat from * 5 times. P 1 Row.
Next Row. K 14, K 2 tog, repeat from * 5 times. P 1 Row.
Continue to decrease in the above manner having 1 st less between each decreasing point until 36 sts remain.
P 1 Row.
Next Row. K 2 to g across Row.
P 1 Row.
Cut yarn leaving an end long enough to draw through remaining sts, fasten securely.
Sew back seam.
With right side toward you starting at the inside of turn back, pick up and K 64 sts across lower edge of Cap and work 3 rows in seed St, bind off.
Trim with ribbon ties as illustrated.
BOOTIES
CUFF: Cast on 44 sts and work in seed St for 10 rows.
P 2 rows, increasing 1 St on last row.
Then work in pattern same as on Cap for 2 inches ending with 4th row of pattern.
P 2 rows decreasing 1 St on last row (44 sts).
Next Row. K 2, * Y 0, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row.
P 3 rows.
Next Row. K 17 sts and place on holder, K next 10 sts for instep, place remaining 17 sts on another holder.
Work 2 inches in garter St (K each Row) on the 10 sts of instep ending on wrong side and place on a double pointed needle cut yarn.
Slip the 17 sts from 1st holder on needle, attach yarn and pick up 13 sts on side of instep, K 10 sts from spare needle, pick up 13 sts on opposite side of instep, K across remaining sts (70 sts).
K 13 rows.
Next Row. K across decreasing 1 St at beginning and end of Row and decreasing 2 sts around toe. K I Row.
Repeat last 2 rows once, bind off.
Sew back and sole scams.
Lace ribbon through beading.
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