Hanspun Pinafore (Knitting Pattern)

Description

This listing is for the PDF version of this pattern which will be emailed to you within 24 hours of payment. To purchase a printed version of this pattern please contact me.

This pinafore is designed to maximize the yardage and accentuate the beauty of handspun or otherwise extraordinary yarns. With its sleeveless yoke and a-line lace body, it makes the most of a small amount of yarn. Undulating waves and graduating garter ridges highlight the unique textures and long color transitions often found in handspun and artisan dyed yarns.
Instructions are given for five sizes from ages 1-12 and include options for contrasting yoke and hem, 2 yoke styles, and 3 closure styles (button loop tutorial provided).
This pattern is easily worked by an advanced beginner and is a simple first lace project. It is also an ideal project for a circular needle with interchangeable tips. You will be surprised by how much fun it is to knit and how quickly it goes.

Please see my "Bel Cloche" pattern for a matching hat!

::::::Pattern Includes::::::

*Four full pages of complete & clear instructions for child's sizes 1-12

*A professional schematic & color photos.

*A photo tutorial to assist you with skills used in the pattern.

*Pattern support through email.

::::::Required Materials::::::
Yarn: Yardages listed are generous estimates. It's always better to err on the side of too much yarn rather than to little. When in doubt, buy the extra skein for insurance. In 8-10 wpi or worsted to aran weight yarn you will need approximately 260 (300, 345, 395, 450). If you choose a contrasting color for the yoke and hem it should be about 20% of your total yardage.

Needles: 30” or longer circular needles in US sizes 8, 9, 10, 10½, & 11 (or size required to obtain gauge and needles in each of the next four sizes). This is an ideal project for a circular needle with interchangeable tips.

Notions: Scrap yarn or stitch holders, darning needle, closure for the neck (your choice of a button, clasp, or tie), optional stitch markers for lace work – if you choose to use them, you will need 9 (9, 10, 11, 8) markers.

::::::Techniques & Stitches Used::::::
*cast on
*knit
*purl
*increase (M1R, M1L)
*decrease (K2tog, SSK)
*yarn over
*garter stitch
*bind off
*i-cord (optional for closure)
*use of stitch markers (optional)

::::::Terms & Licensing::::::
Pattern is not to be reprinted, reproduced, or distributed without permission from author. Cottage Industry Licensing is available for this pattern. If you are interested in becoming a licensed knitter please contact me for details. Items created from this pattern are not for sale for profit without a license. Items created from this pattern for craft swaps or trades are allowed. If you would like to use an item knit from this pattern for a fund raiser or charity event a limited license may be available. Please contact me with your request.

Added on Oct 10, 2009