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ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; pat = pattern; rem = remain (ing); rep = repeat; sl = slip; st(s) = stitch (es); tog = together; yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

UPC: 0-77216-06110-1

LM0263 Knit Baby Pullover - Easy Level

Directions are for size 6 months; changes for 9, 12 and 18 months are in parentheses.

MODA DEA® "Cherish™": 4 (4 1/2, 5, 5 1/2) Ounces No. 5714 Bubblegum.

Knitting Needles: 4mm [US 6].
Stitch holders, yarn needle; 3 (4, 4, 4) 1/2" buttons, sewing needle and thread.

GAUGE: 22 sts = 4"; 32 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

To Fit Chest: 17 1/2 (18 1/2, 19 1/2, 20 1/2)".
Finished Chest Measurement: 21 1/2 (23, 24, 25)".

BACK: Cast on 59 (63, 67, 69) sts. Knit 1 row and mark for right side. Work Band in Moss st as follows:
Row 1: K1, * P1, K1; rep from * across.
Rep Row 1 until 7 rows in all have been completed. Now work in pat as follows:

Rows 1 and 3: Knit.
Rows 2 and 4: Purl.
Rows 5-8: K1, * P1, K1; rep from * across.

Rep Rows 1-8 for pat until 10 (11, 12, 13)" from beg, end wrong side row.

Shape Shoulders/Neck: Keeping continuity of pat, work across 18 (19, 20, 20) sts for right shoulder, attach a second ball of yarn and bind off center 23 (25, 27, 29) sts, work to end. Work both shoulders for 3 more rows. Put sts of right shoulder on a holder. Bind off sts for left shoulder.

FRONT: Work same as for back until 8 1/2 (9 1/2, 10 1/2, 11 1/2)" from beg, end wrong side row.

Shape Left Shoulder/Neck: Keeping continuity of pat, work across 22 (23, 24, 24) sts, turn and put rem sts on a holder. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row until 18 (19, 20, 20) sts rem. Work even in pat until same length as back to left shoulder, end same pat row as back. Bind off.

Right Shoulder/Neck: With right side facing, leave center 15 (17, 19, 21) sts on a holder, join yarn to rem sts and work to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row until 18 (19, 20, 20) sts rem. Put sts on a holder.

SLEEVES: Cast on 33 (35, 35, 39) sts. Work Band and Rows 1-4 same as for back. Continue in pat same as back, shaping sides by inc 1 st each end of next row, then every 4th row until there are 49 (55, 55, 61) sts, working added sts into pat. Work even until 6 1/2 (7, 7 1/2, 8)" from beg. Bind off.

FINISHING Neckband: Sew left shoulder seam. With right side facing, pick up and K26 (28, 30, 32) sts across back to shoulder seam, pick up and K11 sts down left neck to holder, K 15 (17, 19, 21) sts on holder, pick up and K11 sts up left front – 63 (67, 71, 75) sts. Work in Moss st for 4 rows. Bind off loosely in pat.

Button Band: With right side facing, K across 18 (19, 20, 20) sts on right back holder, pick up and K4 sts across neckband – 22 (23, 24, 24) sts. Work in Moss st for 6 rows. Bind off.

Buttonhole Band: With right side facing, pick up and K4 sts across neckband, K across 18 (19, 20, 20) sts on right front holder – 22 (23, 24, 24) sts. Work in Moss st for 2 rows. Mark for 3 (4, 4, 4) evenly spaced buttonholes.

Next Row: [Work pat to marker, work 2 sts tog, yo] 3 (4, 4, 4) times, work pat to end. Work 3 rows of Moss st. Bind off.

Sew on buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Place center of sleeve top at shoulder seam and sew in place. Sew side and sleeve seams.

MODA DEA® “Cherish™”, R160 (3.5 ounce/280 yard ball).