Elfin Stripes

Striped baby layette.

SIZES

Cardi 3 (6 - 12 - 18) months

Finished chest circumference (buttoned): 19½ (20½ - 22 - 23)" / 49.5 (52 - 56 - 58.5) cm.

Finished length (with rolled hem): 8 (9 - 11 - 12½)" / 20.5 (23 - 28 - 32) cm.

Cap infant (baby)

Finished circumference: 15½ (17¼)" / 39.5 (44) cm.

Blanket 25½ x 28" / 65 x 71 cm.

MATERIALS

Worsted weight cotton: Cardi: 255 (305 - 375 - 455) yds / 235 (280 - 345 - 420) m in MC and 105 (125 - 155 - 190) yds / 100 (115 - 145 - 175) m in CC. Cap: 70 (95) yds / 65 (90) m in MC and 50 (70) yds / 50 (65) m in CC. Blanket: 280 yds / 260 m in MC and 240 yds / 220 m in CC. Photographed in Jil Eaton CottonTail (50g/90yds): #7548 Lagoon (MC) and #7501 Bright (CC). For Cardi: 3 (4 - 5 - 6) ball MC; 2 (2 - 2 - 3) balls CC. For Cap: 1 (2) balls MC; 1 (1) ball CC. For Blanket: 4 balls MC; 3 balls CC. Stitch markers and holders.

Circular needles, 16" / 40.5 cm and 24" / 61 cm: size 8 US (5 mm). Double-pointed needles (dpns), set of two: size 8 US (5 mm).

Crochet hook: size H-8 (5 mm).

Four ⅝" / 1.6 cm buttons.

GAUGE

18 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stripe pat.

Always check gauge to save time and ensure a perfect fit. Adjust needle size as necessary.