Printed Knitting Pattern 121 Girls Lacy Waistcoat & Cardigan

Printed and posted instructions for you to knit this girl’s lacy waistcoat or cardigan.  The pattern starts from premature sizes and goes up to 3 months of age.  It is suitable for either babies or reborn dolls.  Within the pattern, there is a choice of either no sleeves, short sleeves or long sleeves. This makes it ideal for any season.

This round-neck waistcoat/cardigan features a full lacy stitch pattern throughout and fastens with 6 buttons.  When knitted, it is a very practical and pretty item of clothing.

To be able to knit this lacy waistcoat or baby cardigan you need to be able to knit, purl, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, slip stitches, pass slipped stitches over and pick up stitches.

You will need the following materials:

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

100g 4ply yarn, 6 buttons and 1 stitch holder.  You will also need 1 x pr 2.75mm needles to make 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, 6 buttons, and 1 stitch holder.  You will also need 1 x pr 3.25mm needles to make 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

100g 4ply yarn, 6 buttons and 1 stitch holder.  You will also need 1 x pr  3.75mm needles.  OR use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles to make 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

100g dk yarn, 6 buttons and 1 stitch holder.  You will also need  1 x pr 3.75mm needles to make a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

100g dk yarn, 6 buttons and 1 stitch holder.  You will also need 1x pr 4mm needles to make a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.