Go ga-ga over this knitted Santa outfit for babies. How can you resist? Make your own with this easy-to-follow pattern by Sublime
Materials
1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 - USA6) PONY Knitting Needles.
1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) PONY Knitting Needles.
Waist length of 18mm, (¾in), Elastic for Trousers.
4 [5:5:6] Buttons for Jacket. Code S1004 available from Groves and Banks Stockists. Ring 01844 258130 for your nearest stockist or e-mail sales@groves-banks.com.
| Measurements | 0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
1-2 years |
|
| Jacket To Fit Chest |
41 16 |
46 18 |
51 20 |
56 22 |
cm in |
| Actual Measurement | 46 18 |
52 20½ |
55 21¾ |
61 24 |
cm in |
| Full Length | 24 9½ |
28 11 |
32 12½ |
38 15 |
cm in |
| Sleeve Length (adjustable) | 15 6 |
17 6½ |
20 8 |
24 9½ |
cm in |
| Trousers (Actual Hip Measurement) | 50 19¾ |
55 21¾ |
61 24 |
66 26 |
cm in |
| Length | 36 14 |
38 15 |
41 16 |
43 17 |
cm in |
Hat To Fit an average size baby's head for the age indicated.
Tension
22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm, (4in) using Main yarn 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.
| Quality | Shade | Balls | ||||||
| 075 095 |
Jacket Snuggly DK Funky Fur |
242 512 |
Main Contrast |
1 2 |
2 2 |
2 2 |
2 2 |
50 gm 50 gm |
| 075 095 |
Trousers Snuggly DK Funky Fur |
242 512 |
Main Contrast |
2 1 |
2 1 |
2 1 |
2 1 |
50 gm 50 gm |
| 075 095 |
Hat Snuggly DK Funky Fur |
242 512 |
Main Contrast |
1 1 |
1 1 |
1 1 |
1 1 |
50 gm 50 gm |
| 075 095 |
Jacket, Trousers and Hat Snuggly DK Funky Fur |
242 512 |
Main Contrast |
3 3 |
3 3 |
4 3 |
5 4 |
50 gm 50 gm |
Abbreviations
alt alternate, p purl, beg beginning, rem remain(ing), C Contrast rep repeat, cont continue, rs right side,span class="bold">dec decrease(ing) st(s) stitch(es) foll following, tog together, inc increase(ing), ws wrong side, k knit, cm centimetres, M Main, mm millimetres, 0 no stitches or rows, in inch(es)Circle the size you wish to make
Jacket
Back
Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 55 [61: 65:71] sts loosely.1st Row. K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end.
2nd Row. * P1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as 1x1 rib.
Work in 1x1 rib for 4 [4: 5:5]cm, (1½ [1½:2:2]in), ending with a rs row.
Next Row. Rib 7 [8:9:9], rib2tog, (rib 11 [12:13:15], rib2tog) 3 times, rib 7 [9:9:9]. 51 [57:61:67] sts.
Change to 4mm needles and working in M (throughout) proceed as follows:-
1st Row. Knit.
2nd Row. Purl.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as st-st (stocking stitch).
Working in st-st (throughout) cont until back measures 12 [15:18:23]cm, (4¾ [6: 7:9]in), ending with a ws row.
Shape Raglan
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 41 [47:51:57] sts.
For 3rd and 4th sizes only
Work [2:4] rows dec 1 st at each end of every row.[47:49] sts.
For all 4 sizes
Work 24 [28:26:28] rows dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row.17 [19:21:21] sts.
Cast off rem 17 [19:21:21] sts.
Left front
Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 26 [28: 30:34] sts loosely.1st Row. * K1, p1, rep from * to end.
1st row sets rib.
Work in rib for 4 [4:5:5]cm, (1½ [1½:2:2]in), ending with a rs row.
Next Row. Rib 5 [8:9:7], rib2tog, (rib 5 [8:8:7], rib2tog) 2 [1:1:2] times, rib 5 [8:9:7].
23 [26:28:31] sts.
Change to 4mm needles, using M and working in st-st (throughout) cont until left front measures 12 [15: 18:23]cm, (4¾ [6:7:9]in), ending with a ws row.
Shape Raglan
Next Row. Cast off 5 sts, knit to end. 18 [21:23:26] sts.Next Row. Purl.
For 3rd and 4th sizes only
Work [2:4] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in every row.[21:22] sts.
For all 4 sizes
Work 13 [17:15:15] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in next and every foll alt row.11 [12:13:14] sts.
Shape Neck
Next Row. Cast off 2 [3:4:4] sts, purl to end. 9 [9:9:10] sts.Work 2 rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in next row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge in every row. 6 [6:6:7] sts.
Work 7 [7:7:9] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge only in next and every foll alt row. 2 sts.
Next Row. P2tog. Fasten off.
Right front
Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 26 [28: 30:34] sts loosely.1st Row. * P1, k1, rep from * to end.
1st row sets rib.
Work in rib for 4 [4:5:5]cm, (1½ [1½:2:2]in), ending with a rs row.
Next Row. Rib 5 [8:9:7], rib2tog, (rib 5 [8:8:7], rib2tog) 2 [1:1:2] times, rib 5 [8:9:7]. 23 [26:28:31] sts.
Change to 4mm needles, using M and working in st-st (throughout) cont until right front measures 12 [15: 18:23]cm, (4¾ [6:7:9]in), ending with a rs row.
Shape Raglan
Next Row. Cast off 5 sts, purl to end. 18 [21:23:26] sts.
For 3rd and 4th sizes only
Work [2:4] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in every row. [21:22] sts.
For all 4 sizes
Work 12 [16:14:14] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge in next and every foll alt row.12 [13:14:15] sts.
Shape Neck
Next Row. Cast off 2 [3:4:4] sts, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog.9 [9:9:10] sts. Next Row. Purl.
Work 2 rows dec 1 st at neck edge in every row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge in next row. 6 [6:6:7] sts.
Work 7 [7:7:9] rows dec 1 st at raglan edge only in next and every foll alt row. 2 sts.
Next Row. P2tog. Fasten off.
Sleeves (Both alike)
Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 39 [39: 41:43] sts loosely, work in 1x1 rib for 5 [5:6:6]cm, (2 [2: 2½:2½]in), ending with a ws row.Next Row. Rib 1 [1:2:3], rib2tog, (rib 5, rib2tog) 5 times, rib 1 [1:2:3].
33 [33:35:37] sts.
Change to 4mm needles, using M and working in st-st (throughout) inc 1 st at each end of 9th [9th:11th:11th] and every foll 12th [6th:4th:6th] row to 39 [39:39:49] sts.
For 2nd, 3rd and 4th sizes only Inc 1 st at each end of every foll [8th:6th:8th] row to [43:49:53] sts.
For all 4 sizes
Cont without shaping until sleeve measures 19 [21: 25:29]cm, (7½ [8¼: 9¾:11½]in), or length required, ending with a ws row.
Shape Raglan
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 29 [33:39:43] sts.Work 12 [12:4:4] rows dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll 4th [4th:0:0] row.
23 [27:37:41] sts.
Work 12 [16:24:28] rows dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row.
11 [11:13:13] sts.
Cast off rem 11 [11:13:13] sts.
Right front border
Join raglan seams. With rs facing, using 3¼mm needles and C, pick up and knit 9 [9: 11:11] sts evenly along rib and 36 [46:52:66] sts evenly along front edge. 45 [55:63:77] sts.Starting with 2nd row of 1x1 rib work 4 rows.
For a Girl
Next Row. Rib 2, cast off 2 sts, (rib 10 [9:11:11], cast off 2 sts) 3 [4:4:5] times, rib 1 [2: 2:2].Next Row. Rib 2 [3:3:3], cast on 2 sts, (rib 11 [10:12:12], cast on 2 sts) 3 [4:4:5] times, rib 2.
Work 4 rows more in 1x1 rib. Cast off loosely in rib.
For a Boy
Work 6 rows more in 1x1 rib. Cast off loosely in rib.
Left front border
With rs facing, using 3¼mm needles and C, pick up and knit 36 [46:52:66] sts evenly along front edge and 9 [9:11:11] sts evenly along rib.45 [55:63:77] sts.
Starting with 2nd row of 1x1 rib work 4 rows.
For a Boy
Next Row. Rib 2 [3:3:3], cast off 2 sts, (rib 10 [9:11:11], cast off 2 sts) 3 [4:4:5] times, rib 1.Next Row. Rib 2, cast on 2 sts, (rib 11 [10:12:12], cast on 2 sts) 3 [4:4:5] times, rib 2 [3: 3:3].
Work 4 rows more in 1x1 rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.
For a Girl
Work 6 rows more in 1x1 rib.Cast off loosely in rib.
Collar
With rs facing, using 3¼mm needles and C, starting halfway across top of right front border pick up and knit 16 [17:18:20] sts evenly along right side of neck, 11 [11:13:13] sts from top of right sleeve, 17 [19: 21:21] sts from back of neck, 11 [11:13:13] sts from top of left sleeve and 16 [17:18:20] sts evenly along left side of neck, ending halfway across top of left front border.71 [75:83:87] sts.
Starting with 1st row of 1x1 rib work for 6 [6:7:7]cm, (2½ [2½:2¾:2¾]in), ending with a ws row.
Cast off loosely in rib.
To make up
Join side and sleeve seams, reversing sewing for turnback on sleeves. Fold cuff onto rs to form turnback. Sew on buttons. Pin out garment to the measurement given on front page. Cover with damp cloths and leave until dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions.
Trousers
Legs (Both alike)
Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 35 [39: 41:43] sts loosely.1st Row. K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end.
2nd Row. * P1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as 1x1 rib.
Work in 1x1 rib for 5 [5: 6:6]cm, (2 [2:2½:2½]in), ending with a ws row.
Next Row. Rib 5 [4:3:4], pick up loop between last and next st and work into the back of this loop (this will now be referred to as m1), (rib 5 [6: 7:7], m1) 5 times, rib 5 [5: 3:4]. 41 [45:47:49] sts.
Change to 4mm needles and using M (throughout) proceed as follows:-
1st Row. Knit.
2nd Row. Purl.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as st-st (stocking stitch).
Working in st-st (throughout) inc 1 st at each end of 5th and every foll 2nd row to 73 [81: 87:93] sts.
Cont without shaping until leg measures 22 [23:26:27]cm, (8¾ [9:10¼:10¾]in), or length required, ending with a ws row.
Shape Crotch
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 69 [77:83:89] sts.Work 7 [8:8:8] rows dec 1 st at each end of every row.
55 [61:67:73] sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures 15 [16: 16:17]cm, (6 [6¼:6¼:6½]in), or length required from beg of crotch, ending with a ws row. Change to 3¼mm needles and starting with 1st row of 1x1 rib work for 3 [3:4:4]cm, (1¼ [1¼:1½:1½]in), ending with a ws row.
Cast off in rib.
To make up
Join back and front seams. Join leg seams, reversing sewing for turnbacks. Fold lower edge onto rs to form turnbacks. Join ends of elastic and then herringbone stitch in place to inside of waist ribbing. Pin out garment to the measurement given on front page. Cover with damp cloths and leave until dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions.
Hat
Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, cast on 93 [97: 109:121] sts loosely.1st Row. K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end.
2nd Row. * P1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as 1x1 rib.
Work in 1x1 rib for 6 [6: 7:7]cm, (2½ [2½:2¾:2¾]in), ending with a ws row.
Next Row. Rib 6 [2:8:7], rib2tog, (rib 4 [5:5:5], rib2tog) 13 [13:13:15] times, rib 7 [2: 8:7]. 79 [83:95:105] sts.
Change to 4mm needles and working in M (throughout) proceed as follows:-
1st Row. Knit.
2nd Row. Purl.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as st-st (stocking stitch).
Working in st-st (throughout) cont until hat measures 13 [14:17:21]cm, (5¼ [5½: 6½:8¼]in), ending with a rs row.
Next Row. Purl to end inc 2 [0:6:4] sts evenly across row for 1st, 3rd and 4th sizes and dec 2 sts evenly across row for 2nd size only.
81 [81:101:109] sts.
Shape Crown
For 4th size only
Next Row. (K10, k2tog) 9 times, k1. [100] sts.Work 9 rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K9, k2tog) 9 times, k1. [91] sts.
Work 9 rows more without shaping.
For 3rd and 4th sizes only
Next Row. (K8, k2tog) [10:9] times, k1. [91:82] sts.Work 9 rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K7, k2tog) [10:9] times, k1. [81:73] sts.
Work 9 rows more without shaping.
For all 4 sizes
Next Row. (K6, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.71 [71:71:64] sts.
Work 9 [11:9:7] rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K5, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
61 [61:61:55] sts.
Work 9 [9:7:7] rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K4, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
51 [51:51:46] sts.
Work 7 [9:7:7] rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K3, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
41 [41:41:37] sts.
Work 7 [7:7:5] rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K2, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
31 [31:31:28] sts.
Work 5 rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K1, k2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
21 [21:21:19] sts.
Work 3 rows more without shaping.
Next Row. (K2tog) 10 [10: 10:9] times, k1.
11 [11:11:10] sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. (K2tog) 5 times, k1 [1:1:0]. 6 [6:6:5] sts.
Break off yarn, run yarn through rem sts, draw up and fasten off.