Sirdar Book 301 - Early Arrivals No. 2
$20.50
Sirdar Book 301 - Early Arrivals No. 2 is an irresistible collection of easy to knit designs specially created with the needs of premature babies in mind. Featured here are: a cardigan with choice of v-neck or shawl collar, a waistcoat, and a blanket in double knitting weight yarn; a cardigan, all-in-one and hat in 4-ply weight yarn; and a cardigan in double knitting weight yarn with choice of round neck, hood, or collar.
From the publisher:
"This irresistible collection of DK and 4-Ply designs has been exclusively created with the special needs of the premature baby in mind.
Patterns start from tiny 10" (25 cm) sizes and extend through the first year.
Designs have been included to suit a range of abilities. Easy knits which are suitable for the more inexperienced knitter, being strongly featured. Designs start from just one ball of yarn. These knit quickly in extra soft Sirdar Snuggly, the knitters' favourite baby yarn. The accent is on easy to fit cardigans whilst those all important accessories including hats, mitts and bootees, which are so essential to keeping baby warm and cosy, have not been neglected."
Cardigans, Waistcoat and Blanket (Design G) | ||||||
Premature |
0-3 months |
3-6 months | 6-12 months | |||
To Fit Chest |
25.5 cm (10 in.) |
31 cm (12 in.) |
36 cm (14 in.) |
41 cm (16 in.) |
46 cm (18 in.) |
51 cm (20 in.) |
V Neck Cardigan | ||||||
Snuggly DK (50 g balls) |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Cardigan with Shawl Collar | ||||||
Snuggly DK (50 g balls) |
1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Waistcoat | ||||||
Snuggly DK (50 g balls) |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Blanket | ||||||
Finished Measurements (approximate) |
46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in.) |
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Snuggly DK (50 g balls) |
3 | |||||
Needles: 4.0 mm (US 6), 3.25 mm (US 3), and 3.25 mm (US 3) 80 cm (32 in.) circular needle. |
Cardigan, All-in-One, and Hat (Design C) | ||||||
Premature |
0-3 months |
3-6 months | 6-12 months | |||
To Fit Chest |
26 cm (10¼ in.) |
31 cm (12 in.) |
36 cm (14 in.) |
41 cm (16 in.) |
46 cm (18 in.) |
51 cm (20 in.) |
Cardigan | ||||||
Snuggly 4-Ply (50 g balls) |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
All-in-One | ||||||
Snuggly 4-Ply (50 g balls) |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Hat | ||||||
Snuggly 4-Ply (50 g balls) |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3), and 2.75 mm (US 2). |
Cardigans (Design C) | ||||||
Premature |
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
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To Fit Chest |
25.5 cm (10 in.) |
31 cm (12 in.) |
36 cm (14 in.) |
41 cm (16 in.) |
46 cm (18 in.) |
51 cm (20 in.) |
Round Neck Cardigan | ||||||
Snuggly DK (50 g balls) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Cardigan with Hood | ||||||
Snuggly DK (50 g balls) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Cardigan with Collar | ||||||
Snuggly DK (50 g balls) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Needles: 4.0 mm (US 6) and 3.25 mm (US 3). |
The rest of the patterns in this book are: