SET Spring Duo Romper and Cardigan
Discover the charm of this beautifully crafted baby romper and cardigan knitting pattern, perfect for advanced beginner knitters looking to enhance their skills. The romper is expertly designed and worked flat in just two pieces, featuring an engaging combination of stocking stitch and a decorative rice stitch pattern, creating a lovely texture at the middle front. Meanwhile, the coordinating baby cardigan is crafted with convenient raglan shaping from the top down, making it a breeze to knit.
- **Experience Level:** Advanced Beginner
- **Yarn:** DK weight yarn
- **Tension:** 25 stitches x 34 rows = 10cm / 4” in stocking stitch using 3.5mm (US 4) needles.
- **Yardage:** For the romper, you'll need approximately 165-510 meters, depending on the specific size and version you choose. The cardigan requires around 255-615 meters, which varies by size as well.
- **Needles:** You'll need both 3.5mm (US 4) and 3mm (US 2 1/2) circular or straight needles to complete these projects.
- **Knitting Techniques:** This pattern introduces essential knitting techniques such as Knit, Purl, optional ptbl (purl through the back loop) and ktbl (knit through the back loop), simple increases and decreases, and the method of picking up stitches. Additionally, you'll learn to cast off in pattern, with full instructions included within the pattern itself.
- **Languages Available:** This delightful pattern is accessible in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, catering to a diverse audience of knitters.
Whether you’re creating a special gift for a new baby or looking to add to your knitting repertoire, this romper and cardigan duo offers a satisfying and enjoyable knitting experience. Get started today and create something truly precious!
