Knit Patt 78 – Boys & Girls Dungaree Shorts Set

Manually emailed PDF instructions for both the boy’s and girl’s short dungaree set.  Both patterns are written separately, but together in one document.  The girls’ set features a bell-shaped edging and knitted in flowers.  Some experience is needed for the flowers.  I have used Sirdar Snuggly dk for the shorts, and Pound Stretchers Wonder Knit DK for the sweaters.  King Cole Splash or James C Brett’s magi-knit is a good alternative yarn. I couldn’t decide on which hat to do for the girl’s version, so there are instructions for both the bonnet and the sunhat.

For the boys version you will need:-

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 100g contrast colour B, 14 buttons,  3 stitch holders, 2 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

150g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 100g contrast colour B, 14 buttons, 3 stitch holders, 2 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

150g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 100g contrast colour B, 14 buttons, 3 stitch holders, 2 x pr 3.75mm needles.  OR use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

150g dk yarn in main colour A, 100g contrast colour B, 14 buttons, 3 stitch holders,  2 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

200g dk yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour B,  14 buttons, 3 stitch holders, 2 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

For the girls' version you will need:-

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 100g contrast colour B, oddments of green and pink for the flowers, 17 buttons,  3 stitch holders, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 100g contrast colour B, oddments of green and pink for the flowers, 17 buttons, 3 stitch holders, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

150g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour B, oddments of green and pink for the flowers, 17 buttons, 3 stitch holders, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles.  OR use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

150g dk yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour B, oddments of green and pink for the flowers, 17 buttons, 3 stitch holders,  2 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

200g dk yarn in main colour A, 200g contrast colour B, oddments of green and pink for the flowers, 17 buttons, 3 stitch holders, 2 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.