Baby Kimono by Kristin Spurkland

Baby Kimono

Knitting
May 2005
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
372 - 496 yards (340 - 454 m)
20 (22, 24)" (51 [56, 61] cm) chest circumference, fastened
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Pattern Description from Interweave Knits, Summer 2005: “Worked in garter stitch in a single piece, this baby jacket couldn’t be easier to knit. And the finishing is a breeze, too - the shoulders are joined with a three-needle bind-off and the only seams to sew are along the sleeves. The off-center front opening is fastened with a delicate ribbon tie.”

Finished Size: 20 (22, 24)“ (51 56, 61 cm) chest circumference, fastened. To fit newborn (6 months, 12 months).

Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton (50% merino, 50% cotton; 124 yd 113 m/50 g): #900 antique, 3 (3, 4) balls. yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles: Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24” (60-cm) circular (cir) and one extra needle for BO. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Safety pin; stitch holders; tapestry needle; ¾ yarn (¾ m) 3/8” (1-cm) wide ribbon.

Note: for tidy and attractive edges, slip the first stitch of all rows knitwise with yarn in back.