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Home : Patterns : Infants Knit : Playdate Hoodie
 

Free Knitting Pattern: Playdate Hoodie

Lion Brand® Recycled Cotton
Pattern #: 80959AD
Rating: *****4.3 (based on 18 reviews)
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SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE:
6 months (1 year, 18 months, 2 years)
Finished Chest: 18 3/4 (20 3/4, 22 1/2, 24 1/2) in. (47.5 (52.5, 57, 62) cm)
Finished Length: 8 (10, 11, 13) in. (20.5 (25.5, 28, 33) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None
 

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Recycled Cotton

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 482-125: Recycled Cotton Yarn: Pebble Beach
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Recycled Cotton
Sand Pebble Beach Seagrass Rose Coral Sunshine
*Recycled Cotton (Article #482). 72% Recycled Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 2% Other Fiber    ; package size: 3.50oz/100.00 gr. (185yds/169m) pull skeins

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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  482-125 Recycled Cotton Yarn: Pebble Beach
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$ 12.98 (2, 2, 3) 
Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 5 [3.75 mm]   $ 2.70  
Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers   $ 2.49  
Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
Additional Materials
2 buttons, 3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter
 

Playdate Hoodie

Lion Brand® Recycled Cotton

GAUGE:

20 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

BACK
Cast on 46 (51, 57, 62) sts.
Rows 1-6: Knit.
Row 7 (RS): Knit.
Row 8: Purl.
Continue in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 8 (10, 11, 13) in. (20.5 (25.5, 28, 33) cm) from beg. Bind off.



LEFT FRONT
Cast on 24 (26, 28, 30) sts.
Rows 1-6: Knit.
Row 7 (RS): Knit.
Row 8 (WS): K8, p16 (18, 20, 22).
Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 6 (8, 9, 11) in. (15 (20.5, 23, 28) cm) from beg, end with a RS row.
Shape Neck
Next Row (WS): Bind off 6 (6, 8, 8) sts for neck, finish row – 18 (20, 20, 22) sts.
Continue in St st, dec 1 st at neck edge every row 2 (3, 3, 4) times – 16 (17, 17, 18) sts. Work even until piece measures same as Back. Bind off.

RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 24 (26, 28, 30) sts.
Rows 1-6: Knit.
Row 7 (RS): Knit.
Row 8 (WS): P16 (18, 20, 22), k8.
Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 3 (4, 5, 7) in. (7.5 (10, 12.5, 18 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Buttonhole Row (RS): K4, yarn over, k2tog, finish row. Work even until piece measures 5 1/2 (7 1/2, 8 1/2, 10 1/2) in. (14 (19, 21.5, 26.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): Rep Buttonhole Row.
Continue in St st until piece measures same as Left Front to neck shaping. Shape neck as for Left Front, reversing shaping. Bind off.


SLEEVES
Sew shoulder seams. Place markers 4 (4, 4 1/2, 5) in. (10 (10, 11.5, 12.5) cm) down from shoulder on Front and Back. From RS, pick up and k38 (38, 42, 46) sts between markers. Work in Garter st (k every row) for 2 in. (5 cm).
Dec Row: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 36 (36, 40, 44) sts. Continue in Garter st, rep Dec Row every 6th row 4 (4, 6, 8) times more – 28 sts. Work even until piece measures 6 (7, 8, 9) in. (15 (18, 20.5, 23) cm). Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew side and Sleeve seams. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
Hood
From RS, pick up and k56 (58, 60, 62) sts evenly spaced around neck edge.
Next Row: K, increase 18 (18, 22, 22) sts evenly spaced across row – 74 (76, 82, 84) sts. Work in Garter st for 7 (7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2) in. (17.5 (19, 20.5, 21.5) cm). Bind off. Fold bound-off edge in half and seam for top of Hood. Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side


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Ratings and Reviews
Pattern Average Rating: *****4.3 (based on 18 reviews)
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Playdate Hoodie Reviewed by Olwyn Parker on 2012-09-27 *****
I enjoyed making this hoodie very much and was pleased with the results. I am a new knitter and found the instructions very easy to follow. I added a pocket to finish it off!


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