Short Description: Rose is a sweet coat named after a friend’s grandmother who knitted a similar one over 60 years ago. She is knitted top down and seamlessly.
Gauge: 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st.
Finished Measurements: 6–12 months (1–2 yrs, 2–4 yrs, 4–6 yrs)
- Chest: 18.5 (22, 25, 29)”
- Length: 12 (14, 15, 17)"
Note: Keep in mind that tweaking the gauge gives you more sizing options. For instance, knitting the largest size at 5 sts/inch instead of 4.5 sts/inch will give you a 26.5" chest.
Materials Used: Yarn Options:
- 3 (3, 4, 5) skeins Quince & Co Lark (100% American wool, 134 yds/50g,
or
- 3 (4, 5, 7) skeins Big Bad Wool Weepaca (50% fine washable merino, 50% baby alpaca, 100yds/50g),
or
- 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool Worsted (fine wool, 250 yds/4 oz)
or
- 300 (400, 500, 670) yds any dk-light worsted yarn that gets gauge
Needle Size:
- US 7 circ 20" or longer for body
- US 7 dpn or longer circ for Magic Loop for sleeves
Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Pattern Includes:
Skill Level: General knitting skills
Other Details: Nothions:
- 6 st markers
- 6 buttons approx 5/8"
