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There are simple designs in this book where the special quality lies in the softness of the fabric, usually a cashmere mix. There are other projects where the uniqueness of the design comes from a scattering of beads, a velvet bow, or an organza ribbon that frames the gentle curve of a baby’s cheek. In an age of the throwaway, these are garments that I hope will become the modern classic, knits to cherish and hand down through generations. Most of the designs require little knowledge of complicated techniques; a simple garterstitch blanket is perfect for a beginner and is given a touch of luxury with an edging of satin. Easy knits are embellished with decorative touches, while for those knitters who prefer more of a challenge, there is a sampler blanket or a cross-stitch embroidered gingham cardigan. Debbie Blisseyelet vest To fit ages o1 18 | 18-24 | 24-36 | months Chest 47152-1356 161 Lem Length to shoulder | 28 131 134 40 | em +2(33:4) 50 balls Debbie Bliss baby cashmerino in Mallard + Paie each of 2Y4mm and 3mm knitting needles + 2¥4mm circular knitting needle + One button + 1m narrow ribbon25 sts and 34 rows to Lem square over st st using 3mm needles See page 121 With 2 K 3 rows, Change to 3mm needles. Beg with a k row workin st st until back measures 15(17:20224em from cast on edge, ending with a p row Dec row KI, [k2t0g, yf, skpo] 20(22:24:26) times. 61(67:73:79) sts, Next row P 10 end. Next row K2(0:3:1),* p2, 13; rep from * to last 4(2:53) sts, p2, K2(0:3:1) ‘These 2 rows form the rib pate Cont straight until back measures 18(20:25:2 mam needles, easton 81(89:97:105) ss from cast on edge, ending with a p row. Shape armholes Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows and 4 sts at beg of foll 2 rows. 41(47:53:59) st. Dec one stat each end of the next and every foll alt rows until 31(37:43:49) sts rem, Ptrow* Back opening Next row Pate 14(17:20:23) st these sts for first side of back opening, leave re ‘on a spare needle Next row Cast on 3 sts, k these 3 sts, then p to end Next row Patt to last 3 sts, 3. tara and work on eyelet vest Next row K3, p to end Rep the last 2 rows until back measures 25(28:31:37)em f a prow Shape neck Next row Pat o last 6(8:8:10) sts, leave these sts on @ holes Dec one stat neck edge on every row until 517.9: sts rem. cast on edge, ending with Cont straight until back measures 28(31:34:40}em from cast on edge, ending with a p row Shape shoulder Cast off With right side facing rejoin yarn to rem sts on spare rcedle,patt 10 end, Next row P to last 3 ts, 18. Next row K3, patt ro end, Rep the last 2 rows until back measures 25(28:31:37)em from cast on edge, ending with a p row Shape neck Next row Patt 6(8:8:10) sts, leave these sts on a holder, patt to end. ec one stat neck edge on every row until 5(7:9:11) st rem. Cont straight until back measures 28(31:34:40)em from cast on edge, ending witha p row. Shape shoulder cast off‘Work as given for Back to *, Shape neck Next row Patt 11(13:15:17) sts, turn and work on. these sts for first sie of neck shaping, lave rem sts fon a spare needle Dec I st at neck edge on every fll alt row until 5(7:9:11) sts rem, Cont without further shaping until front measures same as Back to shoulder, ending at side edge Shape shoulder Cast off. ‘With right side facing, slip centre 9(11:13:15) sts onto holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts on spare needle, patt toend, ‘Complete to match frst side, reversing shaping Join shoulder seams. ‘With right side facing and 2vamm circular needle, slip {6(8:8:10) sts from left back holder onto needle, pick up and k9 sts up left back neck to shoulder, 17(17:18:19) sts down left front neck, k across 9(11:13:15) sts from front neck holder, pick up and K17(17:18:19) sts up right Front neck to shoulder, 9 sts down right back neck, then k across 6(88:10) sts from right back holder, 73(79:85:91) ss Work backwards and forwards in rows, K Low. Buttonhole row (right side) K1, yf, k2tog, kro end, K 1 row Cast off With right side facing and 24mm needles, pick up and k60(66:72.78) sts evenly around armhole edge, K 3 rows. Cast off Join side and armband seams. Lap button band behind buttonhole band and eateh in place at centre back. Sew on button. Thread ribbon through eyelets to te at centre front,garter-stitch blanket Approximately 35 x 74em + Six 50 balls Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran in Pale Grey = Pair of Smim knitting needles + Approximately 2.7 m of 3-cm wide satin ribbon 18 sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over garter stitch using 5mm needles. ce page 121 With 5mm needles, easton 100 sts ‘Work in garter stitch (k every row) until blanket ‘measures 74cm from cast on edge. Cast off Press the ribbon in half along its length, Fold the ribbon over the edge of the blanket and working one side ata time, hand:-stitch the edge ofthe ribbon to the blanket, folding in extra ribbon at the comers to form mitre. Fold under the end of the ribbon and slip stitch in place to neatenribbed jacket “To fic ages 03 136 169 1942 11204 Chest 4% 151 155 «160 «164 Length toshoulder | 23 125/28 130132 Sleeve length Lie ete is ehi7, 120 + 4(4:5:5:6) 50g balls of Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran in Pale Pink + Pair of Smim knitting needles + Long circular 4¥imm and 5mm knitting needles + Optional decorative fastening months18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm square over st st using Sm needles See page 121 (worked in one piece) With 5mm needles, cast on 44(48:52:56:60) sts Beg with a k row; work 3234384044) rows in st st, Change to 5mm circular needle Shape sleeves Cast on 5(6:7:89) sts at beg of next 8 rows, 84(96:108:120:152) ss Work a further 16(18:22:24:26) rows Divide for fronts Next row K34(40:45:51:56) ss, leave these ss on a spare needle, cast off next 16(16:18:18:20) sts, Ktoend, ont on last set of 34(40445:51.:56) sts only for left front. Work a further 16(18:22:24:26) rows, so ending at sleeve edge Shape sleeve Cast off 5167.89) ss at beg of next and 3 fll alt rows, 14(16:17:19:20) sts. Work 32(34:38:40:44) rows in st st. Cast off With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts on spare needle fr right front, p to end. Work a further 17(19:23:25:27) rows, so ending at sleew ede. Shape sleeve Cast off 31672839 ats at beg of rows, 14(16:17:19:20) sts, ‘Work 32134384044) rows in sts. Cast off stand 3 foll alt With right side fa pick up and k46(50:54:58:62) sts evenly up right front, 22(22:26:26330) sts from back neck and 46(50:54:58:62) sts evenly down left front. 114(122:134:142:154) ss Ist row (wrong side) P2, k2, p2: rep from * to end 2nd row K2, * p2, k2 rep from * to end Rep the last 2 rows for 8(8:9:9:10}em, en 2nd row circular needle, ng with Cast off loosely but evenly in rib Join side and sleeve seams, ribbed jacket