KNITTING PATTERN -- Romper & Cardigan - Beltaine P176 + P178

SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate

Beltaine Cardigan - P176
Worked from the top down in one piece. Bodice Fronts and Back are worked in garter stitch, Sleeves are worked in st st with a garter stitch cuff band. There are two versions for the Sleeves, one knitted flat and the other knitted in the round. Body of cardigan is worked in a simple knit and purl stitch.
Suitable knit for the experienced beginner

Ayla Romper- P178
This cute little Ayla Onesie is a perfect knit for layering up on cooler days. Front and Back knitted separately, you will need to pick up stitches around the neckline and armholes, and seam the sides. Recommended for the Intermediate Knitter.

Bunny Rabbit Pattern NOT INCLUDED!

SIZES — Beltaine Cardigan - P176
[A] -- 3 months
[B] -- 6 months
[C] -- 12 months
[D] -- 18 months
[E] -- 2 years

SIZES — Ayla Romper- P178
[A] -- 6 Months,
[B] -- 12 Months,
[C] -- 18 Months

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Beltaine Cardigan- P176
Rico Essentials Merino DK extra fine, superwash -- colour Caramel (68) 120 m/131 yards per 50gram ball.
Please note: this yarn states a DK 8ply, however I feel the yarn is closer to a Sports weight yarn.

[A] -- 3 x 50 gram balls / 145 grams / 350 metres / 380 yards
[B] -- 4 x 50 gram balls / 170 grams / 410 metres / 445 yards
[C] -- 4 x 50 gram balls / 190 grams / 455 metres / 500 yards
[D] -- 5 x 50 gram balls / 230 grams / 550 metres / 605 yards
[E] -- 6 x 50 gram balls / 260 grams / 625 metres / 680 yards

Ayla Romper- P178
The Yarn Collective (Fleurville 4ply Merino Wool) Colour Hibiscus (602) -- 350m / 385 yds per 100 gram hank.

[A] -- 100 grams / 350 metres / 385 yards
[B] -- 120 grams / 420 metres / 460 yards
[C] -- 130 grams / 455 metres / 500 yards

NEEDLES REQUIRED - Beltaine Cardigan- P176
One pair 3.5 mm (US 4) long straight needles or circular needle
One set 3.5 mm (US 4) double-pointed needles if working sleeves in the round
One pair 3. 5 mm (US 4) straight needles if working sleeves flat

NEEDLES REQUIRED - Ayla Romper - P178
3.5 mm [US 4] straight needles, plus a spare pair of 3.5 mm [US 4] needles.

OTHER MATERIALS
Beltaine Cardigan- P176
3 buttons
4 stitch markers

OTHER MATERIALS - Ayla Romper - P178
Stitch holder
3 buttons
Sewing needle.

TENSION / GAUGE - Beltaine Cardigan- P176
24 stitches x 34 rows / rounds = 10 cm (4 in) worked in st st on 3.5 mm (US ) needles.

TENSION / GAUGE - Ayla Romper - P178
27 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm (4 in)worked in pattern on 3.5 [US 4] needles.
22 sts x 34 rows = 10 cm (4 in)worked in Stockinette on 3.5 [US 4] needles.