Pattern Information
Skill level: Easy
Materials
YARN: Fingering or light sport yarn (yarn size 1 or 2).
Approximately 380 (410, 440, 460, 490, 520) m for Shells Body and 280 (310, 340, 360, 390, 420) m for Plain Body of main color and 20 – 50 m of contrasting colors for the rainbow section.
Sample used Performance Yarn Cotton Eight, 100% Cotton.
HOOKS: 4 mm and 3 mm, or size needed to meet gauge.
NOTIONS: 4 stitch markers, 5 or 6 small buttons (1.5 cm in diameter max), or 2 buttons and 3 to 4 snap fastener, tapestry needle.
Alternative Yarns
Here are some recommended options based on weight and composition:
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DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)
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Scheepjes, Bamboo Soft (50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton)
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MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy)
Sizes + Measurements
This pattern comes in 6 different sizes.
Size1: 0-3 mo (2: 3-6 mo, 3: 6-12 mo, 4: 12-18 mo, 5: 18-24 mo, 6: 2T)
These are the finished garment measurements:
Circumference around chest: 38 (41, 44, 45.5, 48.5, 50) cm To be worn with 0-3 cm of negative ease.
Length from top of Rainbow to crotch: 30 (34, 36, 38, 41.5, 43) cm
Please contact me if you need any clarification or if you have any questions regarding the pattern.
