Easy-as-can-be baby poncho knits up quickly to keep your little one warm and toasty. Sizes 12 mos-8 yrs. Shown in Bernat Baby Boucle 36921 (Water Slide), knit on size 5 mm (U.S. 8) needles.
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To fit chest measurement
12 mos 18 ins [45.5 cm ]
18 mos 19 ins [48 cm ]
2/4 yrs 23 ins [58.5 cm ]
6/8 yrs 26½ ins [67 cm ]
Finished Length (neck to point)
12 mos 11½ ins [29 cm]
18 mos 13 ins [33 cm]
2/4 yrs 15½ ins [39.5 cm]
6/8 yrs 17½ ins [44.5 cm]
MATERIALS
Bernat Baby Bouclé (300 g/10.5 oz; 499 m/546 yds) 36921 (Water Slide)
Sizes 12 mos–1 ball; 18 mos–1 ball; 2/4 yrs–1 ball; 6/8 yrs–1 ball
Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE: 15 sts and 22 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
Make 2 pieces alike.
Cast on 65 (73-85-97) sts.
1st row: (WS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last row of seed st pat twice more.
Next row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K2.
Beg with a purl row, work 3 rows in stocking st.
Rep last 4 rows 10 times more. 43 (51-63-75) sts.
Next row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K2.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (9-14-19) times more. 31 (31-33-35) sts. Cast off knitwise.
FINISHING: Sew center Front and center Back seams.