Knitting Pattern Easy Knit Childrens Classic Balaclava in DK to fit age 0 to 7 Years - downloadable pdf, available in ENGLISH only
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MEASUREMENTS: AGE 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years. To fit an average size baby’s/child’s head for the age indicated
TENSION: 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm, (4in) over stocking stitch on 4mm needles or the size required to give correct tension. Check your tension - if less stitches use a thinner needle, if more use a thicker needle. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WORK TO THE STATED TENSION TO ENSURE SUCCESS.
ABBREVIATIONS:
c contrast
cm centimetres
cont continue
dec decrease(ing)
DK double knitting
g grammes
in inch(es)
inc increase(ing)
k knit
m main
mm millimetres
0 no stitches
p purl
patt pattern
rem remain(ing)
rep repeat
rs right side
st(s) stitch(es)
s1p slip 1 stitch purlways
tog together
ws wrong side
ybk yarn back
yfwd yarn forward
yrn yarn round needle
yft yarn front
MATERIALS:
DK Yarn
Main Colour 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 x 50g balls
Contrast colour 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 x 50g ball
The yarn amounts are based on average requirements when specified tension and yarn is used.
You will also need 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Knitting Needles. Stitch Holders.
