PUPPY power

Knit an adorable slipover for a dog-loving little one

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MEASUREMENTS

To fit ages 0-6 months (6-12 months) (12-18 months) (18-24 months) (2-3 years) (4-5 years).

Actual chest 54.5 (58) (62) (65.5) (69) (73)cm/21½ (22¾) (24½) (25¾) (27¼) (28¾)in.

Length to shoulder 24 (27) (33) (34) (36) (38)cm/9½ (10½) (13) (13½) (14) (15)in.

MATERIALS

2 (2) (2) (3) (3) (3) x 50g (104m) balls of King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool) in Pale Blue (1531) and 1 ball in each of Grey (Clerical 049), White (001), Brown (Chocolate 023) and Red (Scarlet 009)*. Pair each of 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; stitch holder; spare needle; safety pin. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk.

TENSION

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

ABBREVIATIONS

K, knit; p, purl; skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slipped stitch over (to decrease 1st); ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side); st(s), stitch(es); tog, together (decrease by working as many sts together as stated).

NOTES

When working from chart, k rows are worked from right to left and p rows from left to right. Begin and end chart on rows noted for your size. 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 Pale Blue, cast on 62 (66) (70) (74) (78) (82) sts.

1st rib row (right side): K2, [p2, k2] to end.

2nd rib row: P2, [k2, p2] to end. These 2 rows set rib.

Rib 2 (4) (4) (6) (6) (6) more rows. Change to 4mm needles.