Baby Teddy Bear Sweaters - cardigan and pullover styles

MATERIALS 1 pair each size 2 (3mm) and size size 5 (3.75 mm), also size 3 (3.25 mm) for pullover.

Ages To fit Chest size

Up to 6 months 46 18

6-12 months 51 20

1-2 years 56 22 cm inches

Length from shoulder Sleeve Materials

24 9.5 14 5.5

27.5 10.75 18 7

31 12.25 23 9

cms inches cms inches

Cardigan or Pullover # skeins BREEZE 'A' # skeins 3 1 4 1 4 1

BREEZE 'B' Buttons for Cardigan Buttons for pullover 4 3 4 3 4 3

Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows to 4 in [10cm] over st.st using size size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Take the time to check your gauge. Some knitters will use a size 6 (4 mm) needle to obtain this gauge. Abbreviations
K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es); st.st, stockinette stitch; rep, repeat; beg, begin(ning); tog, together; inc, increase; dec, decrease; rem, remain(ing): foll, follow(ing); cont, continue; patt, pattern; m1, make 1 st by picking up the loop between the st just worked and the next st and k into the back of it; yrn, yarn round needle; cm, centimeters; ins, inches.

Note
When working from charts, use a separate length of yarn for each area of color, and twist yarns on wrong side when changing color to avoid making a hole. Instructions for the larger sizes are given in () brackets; when one figure only is given this applies to all sizes.

CARDIGAN BACK With size 2 (3mm) needles and A, cast on 52(58,64) sts. Work 6(8,10) rows k1,p1 rib**. Change to size 5 (3.75 mm) needles and work 62(70,78) rows st.st. Cast off loosely. LEFT FRONT With size 2 (3mm) needles and A, cast on 24(28,32) sts. Work 6(8,10) rows k1,p1 rib. Change to size 5 (3.75 mm) needles and work 2 rows st.st ***. Cont in st.st and work from chart 1 thus: 1st row: K1(5, 7)A, patt 21 sts of 1st row of chart, k2(2, 4)A. Cont as set until chart is complete, then cont with A only and work 11 (13,15) rows, ending with a p row. Shape Front Dec 1 st at end of next row and at same (front) edge on every foil 3rd row until 17(19,21) sts rem. Work 7 rows straight. Cast off loosely.

RIGHT FRONT Work as given for left front to **. Cont in st.st and work from chart 1 thus: 1st row: K2(2,4)A, part 21 sts of 1st row of chart, k1(5, 7) A. Cont as set until chart is complete, then cont with A only and work 11 (13,15) rows, ending with a p row. Shape Front Dec 1 st at beg of next row and at same (front) edge on every foll 3rd row until 17(19, 21) sts rem. Work 7 rows straight. Cast off loosely. SLEEVES With size 2 (3mm) needles and A, cast on 28(30,32) sts. Work 5(7,9) rows k1,p1 rib. Inc row (wrong side): Rib 1 (2,3), * m1, rib 5; rep from * to last 2(3,4) sts, m1, rib 2(3,4). [34(36,38) sts.] Change to size 5 (3.75 mm) needles, cont in st.st and inc 1 st at each end of 7th and every foll 5th row until there are 44(48, 52) sts. Work 7(12, 17) rows straight. Cast off loosely. FRONT BAND Taking 1 st into seams and matching sts, join both shoulder seams leaving 18(20,22) sts for back neck. With size 2 (3mm) needles and A, cast on 7 sts. 1st row (right side): K2, (p1, k1) twice, k1. 2nd row:K1,(p1,k1)to end. These 2 rows form the rib. Rep them once. Next row (make buttonhole): K2, p2 tog, yrn, p1, k2. Rib 9(11, 13) rows, then rep buttonhole row. Rep last 10(12,14) rows twice more, thus 4 buttonholes will have been worked. Cont in rib until band, when slightly stretched, fits up both fronts and across back neck. Cast off in ribbing. TO MAKE UP Taking 1 st into seams, beg and ending 10(11, 12)cm [4(4.25, 4.75)"] from shoulders, sew sleeves to sides. Join side and sleeve seams. Sew on front band as shown. Sew on buttons. PULLOVER BACK Work as given for back of cardigan.

FRONT Work as given for back of cardigan to **. Change to size 5 (3.75 mm) needles and work 2 rows st.st. Cont in st.st and work from chart 2 thus: 1st row: K3(5, 7)A, patt 21 sts of 1st row of chart, k4(6, 8)A, patt 21 sts of 1 st row of chart, k3(5,7)A. Cont as set until chart is complete, then cont with A only and work 7(9,11) rows, ending with a p row. Front Opening Next row: K24(27,30) sts, turn. Cont on these sts only. Work 20(24, 28) rows straight, ending at inner edge. Shape Neck Dec 1 st at beg of next row and at same (neck) edge on foll 6(7, 8) rows. [17(19, 21) sts.] Work 4(5, 6) rows straight. Cast off loosely. With right side facing, rejoin A and cast off center 4 sts, k to end. [24(27,30) sts.] Work 20(24,28) rows straight, ending at outer edge. Dec 1 st at end of next row, then complete as given for 1st side. SLEEVES Work as given for sleeves of cardigan. COLLAR With size 3 (3.25 mm) needles and A, cast on 61(65, 69) sts. 1st row (right side): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. 2nd row: K1,(p1,k1) to end. These 2 rows form the rib. Rib 18(22, 26) rows more. Cast off loosely in ribbing. FRONT BANDS Buttonhole Band With size 2 (3mm) needles and A, cast on 7 sts. Rib 6 rows as for collar. Next row (make buttonhole): K2, p2 tog, yrn, p1, k2. Rib 7(9,11) rows, then rep buttonhole row. Rep last 8(10, 12) rows once, thus 3 buttonholes will have been worked. Rib 3 rows. Cast off in ribbing.

Button Band With size 2 (3mm) needles and A, cast on 7 sts. Rib 26(30,34) rows as for collar. Cast off in ribbing. TO MAKE UP Taking 1 st into seams and matching sts, join both shoulder seams, leaving 18(20, 22) sts for back neck. Beg and ending 10(11, 12)cm [4(4.25, 4.75)ins] from shoulders, sew sleeves to sides. With cast off edges at top, sew front bands to sides of front opening as shown. Lap buttonhole band over button band and sew ends to cast off sts at center front. Join side and sleeve seams. Beg and ending at inner end of front bands and using a flat seam, sew cast on edge of collar to neck, ensuring that right side of collar is facing when folded over. Sew on buttons.