Little FLOWER

Knit a spring jumper embellished with pretty crocheted blooms

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MEASUREMENTS

To fit ages 1-2 (2-3) (3-4)(4-5) years.

Actual measurements 65 (69) (73) (77)cm/253/4 (271/4) (283/4) (301/2)in.

Length to back neck 32 (36) (41) (45)cm/121/2 (141/4) (161/4) (173/4)in.

Sleeve length 22 (25) (28) (31)cm/83/4 (10) (11) (121/4)in.

MATERIALS

1 (1) (1) (2) x 100g (250m) ball(s) of Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo Cotton DK (60% bamboo, 40% cotton) in Green (Moss 7253), 1 (1) (2) (2) ball(s) in Pink (Blush 7133) and 1 (1) (1) (1) ball in Cream (Ecru 7128)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10), 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; size 3.5mm crochet hook; stitch holders. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk.

TENSION

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10x10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles.

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; dec('d), decrease(d); inc('d), increase(d); k, knit; p, purl; skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slipped stitch over (to dec 1 st); ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side); slst, slip st; st(s), stitch(es); tog, together (dec by working as many sts together as stated); tr, treble crochet; up1, pick up horizontal strand lying between needles and k into the back of it (to inc 1 st).

NOTES

Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round brackets for larger sizes. Figures in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket.

BACK

With 3.75mm needles and Green, cast on 74 (78) (82) (86) sts.

1st rib row: K2, [p2, k2] to end.