Bailey
Playing with colours can be so much fun!
The idea for Bailey came from leftover yarn from a baby blanket project.
I wanted to add a little something extra in a gift package.
And just like that, along came this colour block sweater.
It's a great way to play with colours or to use up leftover yarn from previous projects.
Bailey is knit in one-piece and worked from the top down seamlessly with a raglan construction.
The ridges add a little texture to make each colour block stand out.
Feel free to recreate my version or use the blank schematic to play with your own colours!
Recommended ease: 4-5” / (10-12 cm) of positive ease.
Model shown is wearing size 1 with a chest measuring 21”
SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6)
FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
25, 27 (29, 31, 35)“
58.5, 63.5, 68.5 (73.5, 78.5, 89) cm
APPROX. AGE EQUIVALENCE
1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (7-8, 9-10, 11-12) yrs
Recommended ease: 4 - 5” / (10 - 12 cm) of positive ease.
Model shown is wearing a size 1 with chest measuring 18”
YARN
Weight: Worsted
C1: 1, 1, 2 (2, 2, 2) skeins. Colourway: Autumn Leaves
C2: 1, 1, 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins. Colourway: Chamomile
C3: 1, 1, 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins. Colourway: Olive
C4: 1, 1, 2 (2, 2, 2) skeins. Colourway: Peppercorn
Natur Yarn: 185 y / 169 m per 100 g skein
Or approximately :
C1: 140, 165, 230 (250, 280, 335) yds | 128, 151, 210 (229, 256, 306) m
C2/C3: 90, 105, 145 (160, 175, 210) yds | 82, 96, 133 (146, 160, 192) m
C4: 155, 180, 250 (270, 300, 360) yds | 142, 165, 229 (247, 274, 329) m
NEEDLES
Circular needles, 16 - 24 inches (40 - 60 cm) long, in two sizes:
4 mm (US #6) needles for ribbing
4.5 mm (US #7) needles for body and arms
Sets of DPN needles in the same two sizes for the sleeves, if you’re not using the magic-loop method
GAUGE
20 sts X 30 Rounds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette
on 4.5 mm (US #7) needles (or size needed to get gauge)
TOOLS
Scissors
Stitch markers (8, including 1 distinguishable)
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn or stitch holder
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