Border Options by Patons

Border Options

by Patons
Knitting
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch on 4mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
English

Pattern gives a choice of two fair isle borders, and two hems (ribbed or a sew-on lace edging). Pattern is rated intermediate (2 beehives). Requires cables, stranded knitting and chart reading.

Size information

  • 0-6 months: chest 16”/41cm, finished chest 17.5”/45cm
  • 6-12 months: chest 18”/46cm, finished chest 19.5”/50cm
  • 12-24 months: chest 20”/51cm, finished chest 22”/56cm
  • 24-36 months: chest 22”/56cm, finished chest 25”/64cm

Yarn requirements

  • contrast colour: 1 ball
  • main colour: 3 balls for three smaller sizes, 4 balls for largest size

Other materials needed

  • cable needle or double-pointed needle
  • 3 buttons