Baby Coordinates - Preemie Garter Stitch Set (k)

SIZES
JACKET
To fit chest measurement
Preemie 3/5 lbs 12 ins [30.5 cm]
Preemie 5/8 lbs 14 ins [35.5 cm]
3 mos 16 ins [40.5 cm]
6 mos 17 ins [43 cm]
12 mos 18 ins [45.5 cm]
18 mos 19 ins [48 cm]
Finished chest
Preemie 3/5 lbs 131/2 ins [34.5 cm]
Preemie 5/8 lbs 151/2 ins [39.5 cm]
3 mos 18 ins [45.5 cm]
6 mos 20 ins [51 cm]
12 mos 21 ins [53.5 cm]
18 mos 22 ins [56 cm]
BONNET, BOOTIES AND MITTENS
To fit baby size: Preemie (3/6-12/18) mos.

GAUGE
21 sts and 40 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in garter st.

MATERIALS
Sizes: P3/5 (P5/8-3-6-12-18)
Note: Amounts are given for Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties and Mittens)

Bernat® Baby Coordinates (140 g / 5 oz; 355 m / 388 yds)
48615 Lemon Custard 1 (1-1-1-2-2) ball(s)
Size 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 4 buttons for Jacket. 1 button for bonnet. St holder.

ABBREVIATIONS
STITCH GLOSSARY
Alt = Alternate(ing).
Beg = Beginning.
Inc(s) = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch.
K = Knit.
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together.
M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop.
P = Purl.
Psso = Pass slipped stitch over.
Rep = Repeat.
Rem = Remaining.
RS = Right side.
Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise.
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time, then knit through back loops together.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
WS = Wrong side.
Yo = Yarn over.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all
numbers pertaining to your size.
Note: Garment is worked side to side in one piece.

Left Front: Cast on 34 (38-43-52-57-64) sts.

Girl’s Version only: Knit 5 rows (garter st), noting 1st row is WS.

Boy’s Version only: Knit 3 rows, noting 1st row is WS.
Next row: (Buttonhole row). K8 (9-11-17-19-26). [yo. K2tog. K7 (8-9-10-11-11)] twice. yo. K2tog. K6 (7-8-9-10-10).
Next row: Knit.

Both Versions: Shape yoke: **1st row: (RS). K23 (25-28-35-40-45). Turn. Leave rem 11 (13-15-17-17-19) sts unworked.
2nd row: K23 (25-28-35-40-45).
3rd and 4th rows: Knit to end of row.**
Rep last 4 rows until longer edge (bottom) from beg measures 4 (4 1/4-4 3/4-5 1/4-5 3/4-6) ins [10 (11-12-13-14.5-15) cm], ending with a 3rd row. Place marker at beg of last row.

***Sleeve: 1st row: (WS). K16 (18-20-26-28-30). Leave rem 18 (20-23-26-29-34) sts on a st holder. Cast on 21 (23-26-28-31-34) sts for sleeve. 37 (41-46-54-59-64) sts in total.
Next row: K26 (28-31-37-42-45). Turn. Leave rem 11 (13-15-17-17-19) sts unworked.
Next row: K21 (23-26-32-37-40). Turn. Leave rem 5 sts unworked.
Next 2 rows: Knit to end of row. 37 (41-46-54-59-64) sts at end of last row.
Rep last 4 rows 12 (15-18-19-20-20) times more. [52 (64-76-80-84-84) rows in total].
Next row: (RS). Cast off 21 (23-26-28-31-34) sts. K5 (5-5-9-11-11) (including st on needle after cast off ). Turn. Leave rem 11 (13-15-17-17-19) sts unworked.***

Back: 1st row: (WS). K5 (5-5-9-11-11). K18 (20-23-26-29-34) from left front st holder.
Knit 2 rows.
Work from ** to ** as given for Left Front.
Rep last 4 rows until right side from marker measures 6 3/4 (7 3/4-9-10-10 1/2-11) ins [17 (19.5-23-25.5-26.5-28) cm], ending with a 3rd row. Place marker at beg of last row.
Work from *** to *** as given above.

Right Front: 1st row: (WS). K5 (5-5-9-11-11). K18 (20-23-26-29-34) from back st holder.
Knit 2 rows.
Work from ** to ** as given for Left Front.
Rep last 4 rows until right side from marker measures 3 1/2 (3 3/4-4 1/4-5-5 1/4-5 1/2) ins [9 (9.5-11-12.5-13-14) cm], ending with a 4th row.

Boy’s Version only: Knit 5 rows. Cast off.

Girl’s Version only: Next row: (Buttonhole row). K8 (9-11-17-19-26). [yo. K2tog. K7 (8-9-10-11-11)] twice. yo. K2tog. K6 (7-8-9-10-10).
Knit 4 rows. Cast off.

FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements.
Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.

Neck edging: With RS of work facing, pick up and knit 69 (81-90-96-102-108) sts around neck.
1st row: (WS). K6. *K1. K2tog. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K6. 50 (58-64-68-72-76) sts rem.
2nd row: (Buttonhole row). K3. yo. K2tog.
Knit to last 5 sts. K2tog. yo. K3.
Knit 2 rows. Cast off (WS).

Sew sleeve seams.
Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

BONNET
Cast on 26 (31-35) sts.
1st row: (RS). K19 (22-25). Turn. Leave rem 7 (9-10) sts unworked.
2nd row: K19 (22-25).
3rd and 4th rows: Knit to end of row.
Rep last 4 rows until right side from beg measures 7 1/2 (10-11 1/2) ins [19 (25.5-29) cm], ending with a 3rd row. Cast off.

Neck and chin band: Fold 5 sts along front edge to RS and secure at cast on and cast off edges. Thread yarn through each st at shorter edge (back of Bonnet). Pull tightly and secure yarn. With RS of work facing, pick up and knit 37 (42-46) sts along cast on and cast off edges (working through both thicknesses at each end).
Cast on 14 sts. 51 (56-60) sts in total.
Knit 1 row.
Next row: (Buttonhole row). Knit to last 3 sts. yo. K2tog. K1.
Knit 1 row. Cast off.
Sew button to correspond to buttonhole.

BOOTIES
Cast on 21 (29-33) sts.
1st row: (RS). (K1. M1) twice. K7 (11-13). (M1. K1) twice (place marker on last st). M1. K1. M1. K7 (11-13). (M1. K1) twice. 29 (37-41) sts.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: (K1. M1) twice. Knit to 2 sts before marked st. (M1. K1) 3 times. M1. Knit to last 2 sts. (M1. K1) twice. Rep last 2 rows 0 (0-1) time more. 37 (45-57) sts.
Knit 5 (7-9) rows (garter st).

Shape instep: 1st row: K10 (10-12). (K2. ssk) 2 (3-4) times. K1. (K2tog. K2) 2 (3-4) times. K10 (10-12). 33 (39-49) sts rem.
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd row: K10 (10-12). (K1. ssk) 2 (3-4) times. K1. (K2tog. K1) 2 (3-4) times. K10 (10-12). 29 (33-41) sts rem.
5th row: K10 (10-12). (ssk) 2 (3-4) times. K1. (K2tog) 2 (3-4) times. (K2tog) 1 (0-0) time. K8 (10-12). 24 (27-33) sts.
6th row: Purl.

Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). *K3. M1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3. 31 (35-43) sts.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
3rd row: K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows for 2 (3-3) ins [5 (7.5-7.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Cast off in rib. Sew back and sole seam.

MITTENS
Cast on 21 (25-29) sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows for 2 ins [5 cm], ending with a WS row and inc 4 sts evenly across last row. 25 (29-33) sts.
Next row: (Eyelets). K1. *yo. K2tog. Rep from * to end of row.
Work in garter st (knit every row) for 1 1/4 ins [3 cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape top: Next row: (RS). K5 (6-7). Sl1. K2tog. psso. K9 (11-13). Sl1. K2tog. psso. K5 (6-7). 21 (25-29) sts rem.
Next row: Knit.

Next row: K4 (5-6). Sl1. K2tog. psso. K7 (9-11). Sl1. K2tog. psso. K4 (5-6). 17 (21-25) sts rem.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: K3 (4-5). Sl1. K2tog. psso. K5 (7- 9). Sl1. K2tog. psso. K3 (4-5). Cast off. Sew center and top seams.

Cord: Cast on 50 sts. Cast off. Thread through eyelets at wrist.