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Newborn Vertebrae

Newborn Vertebrae

by Kelly van Niekerk

Craft

Knitting

Difficulty

Beginner

2.3/5 (1675 votes)

Yarn Weight

Fingering

Type

Sweater, Wearables, Cardigan

Designer

Kelly van Niekerk

Hook Size

US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 2 - 2.75 mm

Yardage

200 – 220 yards

Gauge

28 sts / 4 in

Published

October 2011

Languages

EN

Sizes

1 size: to fit a newborn babe, approximately 3-4kg (7-9lb) in weight, with a chest circumference of 37.5cm.

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About This Pattern

Newborn Vertebrae is a frontless cardy to keep your little one’s back and arms warm. This free pattern is written for 4ply/fingering weight yarn, and to fit a newborn babe 3-4.5kg (7-10lb) in...

Techniques & Features

Fabric Characteristics

ribbed / ribbing

Construction

worked flattop downone-piece seamlessworked in the round

Pattern Instructions

written pattern

Design Elements

straight
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