Smocked Bubble Suit by Joan Beebe

Smocked Bubble Suit

Knitting
January 1992
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
375 - 565 yards (343 - 517 m)
English
This pattern is available from leisurearts.com for $3.99.

This is a cute pattern for a smocked raglan sleeve onsie. It is worked from the top down and has a button band at the back in the yoke to accommodate baby’s head. The smocking is worked at the yoke after the bubble is knit and the body is Stockinette. The bottom is closed with sewn on snap tape.

Size: 3 (6-12) Months

Finished Measurements: 20 (22-24)“

Yarn Needed:

  • Main Color - 3(3 3/4 - 4 1/2) ounces or 90(105-130) grams
  • Contrasting Color - small amount for smocking

Also needed:

  • Stitch holders - 5
  • Snap tape - 5”
  • Buttons - 3
  • Yarn Needle
  • Sewing Needle & Thread

There are 3 different patterns for “Bubbles” in Leaflet 2314:
Cabled Bubble, Smocked Bubble, Sailor Bubble
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This pattern is out of print, but is available for download.

Pattern is also for sale at Leisure Arts