Knitting Pattern- Baby Sheep Dress and Cardigan, 0-18 months, DK

Description Knitting pattern for a sweet baby cardigan and dress. Quick to knit and makes a lovely baby shower gift for a newborn or for toddlers up to the age of 18 months. Soft and fluffy sheep feature on the baby cardigan which is easy to knit in garter stitch and stocking stitch. The sheep are knitted on the fronts of the cardigan and is a great pattern for trying your hand at intarsia knitting (picture knitting). The dress is knitted in garter stitch and stocking stitch with a simple lace panel on the front. The pattern for the cardigan uses 3 to 4 (dependant on size) 50 gram balls for the main colour in double knitting yarn DK/8 ply (11 wpi). A small amount of black double knitting yarn is required for the sheep plus 1-25 gram ball of Sirdar Snowflake Chunky yarn or similar fluffy yarn. The Dress requires 2 to 4 50 gram balls of double knitting yarn. Yarn: Double Knitting Yarn (8 ply) Knitting Needles: 1 pair 4 mm (UK8 – ) and 1 pair of 3 ¼ mm (UK10 – USA3) Buttons – 3 Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch Pattern Language: English Delivery: By e-mail within 3 days of purchase using the e-mail address supplied with your order. Please visit my other knitting patterns for some fun designs for adults, babies, children and for the home.