Bliss - Debbie Bliss Baby & Toddler Knits

Debbie Bliss baby and toddler knits Debbie Bliss baby and toddler knits 20 gorgeous jackets, sweaters,
hats, bootees and more For Raewyn, Hans, Max and Sam First published as Cotton Knits for All Seasons in 2002 by CICO Books This revised edition pubished as Debbie Bliss Baby and Toddler Knits in 2009 by CICO Books an imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd 2021 Jockey's Fields London WC1R 4BW
519 Broadway, 5th Floor New York NY10012 www.cicobooks.co.uk 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 Copyright CICO Books 2002, 2009 Project designs Debbie Bliss 2002, 2009 The designs in this book are copyright and must not be knitted for resale. The right of Debbie Bliss to be identified as author of this text has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder and publisher. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the Library of Congress and the British Library. eISBN: 978 1 782493 00 6 ISBN-13: 978 1 906525 37 8 Edited by Kate Haxell
Photography by Craig Fordham
Styling by Sammi Bell
Designed by Sara Kidd
Design conceived by Janet James
Patterns checked by Marilyn Wilson
Illustrations by Stephen Dew and Kate Simunek Printed and bound in China Baby and Toddler Knits has given me a great opportunity to design a collection of knits that young children will love to wear.

There are over 20 designs, ranging from pretty summer cardigans to cable knit sweaters, sporty knits for boys and a snowflake and heart baby throw. Many of the projects use cotton, the perfect material for kids as it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter, making it a great all-year-round yarn. The pure cotton double knitting yarn knits up quickly and smoothly to create colourful motif knits, and clearly shows the stitch detail in the textured knits. I have also used my ever-popular baby cashmerino mix which combines the softness of cashmere with essential wash-and-wear properties in simple baby designs. There are designs here for a range of knitting skills, but the emphasis is on simple, stylish knits. However, for less experienced knitters who want to expand their skills, there are step-by-step diagrams for colourwork and cables.

Debbie Bliss A simple, sleeveless dress with mock pleats is embellished with a swag of embroidery on the yoke. This design is not only perfect as a summer dress, but also works well as a winter pinafore, worn over a long-sleeved top. Materials 7(8:9) 50g balls of Debbie Bliss cotton double knitting. Pair each of 3mm (US 3) and 4mm (US 6) knitting needles. Small amounts of yarn in five colours for embroidery (see ). Measurements

To fit ages	1	2	3	years.
Actual measurements
Chest	51	56	61	cm
20	22	24	in
Length to shoulder	44	49	53	cm
17	19	21	in

Tension 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using 4mm (US 6) needles.

Abbreviations See . BACK With 4mm (US 6) needles cast on 122(134:146) sts. 1st rib row K4, p5, * k7, p5; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. 2nd rib row P5, k5, * p7, k5; rep from * to last 4 sts, p4. These 2 rows set the rib patt. Dec row (right side) K4, p2, p2tog, p1, * k7, p2, p2tog, p1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Dec row (right side) K4, p2, p2tog, p1, * k7, p2, p2tog, p1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.

Work 9 rows rib as set. Dec row (right side) K4, p4,* k3, skpo, k2, p4; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Work 9 rows rib as set. Dec row (right side) K4, p1, p2tog, p1,* k6, p1, p2tog, p1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Work 9 rows rib as set. Dec row (right side) K4, p3, * k2, skpo, k2, p3; rep from * to last 5 sts, k2, skpo, k1.

Work 9 rows rib as set. Dec row (right side) K4, p1, p2tog, * k5, p1, p2tog; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. Work 9 rows rib as set. Dec row (right side) K1, skpo, k1, p2, * k1, skpo, k2, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. Work 9 rows rib as set. 53(58:63) sts. 53(58:63) sts.

Cont in rib as set until back measures 28(32:36)cm/11(12:14 )in from cast on edge, ending with a wrong side row. Beg with a k row work 4(6:8) rows st st. Shape armholes Next row Cast off 3 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows. Dec one st at each end of the next 2 rows then every foll alt row until 39(44:49) sts rem. Work straight until back measures 43(48:52)cm/17(18:20)in from cast on edge, ending with a wrong side row. Shape back neck Next row K8(10:11), turn and work on these sts for first side of neck.

Work 1 row. Next row K6(8:9), k2 tog. Work 1 row. Cast off rem 7(9:10) sts. With right side facing, slip centre 23(24:27) sts on a holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts and k to end. Next row Skpo, k to end. Next row Skpo, k to end.

Work 1 row. Cast off rem 7(8:9) sts. FRONT Work as given for Back until 14(16:18) rows less have been worked than Back to shoulder shaping, ending with a wrong side row. Shape neck Next row K12(14:15), turn and work on these sts for first side of neck. Work 1 row. Next row K10(12:13), k2tog.

Work 1 row. Rep last 2 rows until 8(10:11) sts rem. Cont straight until front measures same as Back to shoulder shaping, ending with a wrong side row. Cast off. With right side facing, slip centre 15(16:19) sts on a holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts and work as given for left side reversing shapings. NECKBAND Join left shoulder seam.

With 3mm (US 3) needles and right side facing, pick up and k14(15:16) sts down left front neck, k15(16:19) sts from front neck holder, pick up and k14(15:16) sts up right front neck, 4 sts down right back neck, k23(24:27) sts from back neck holder, pick up and k4 sts up left back neck. 74(78:86) sts. 1st row K2, * p2, k2; rep from * to end. 2nd row P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep the last 2 rows once more. Cast off in rib.

ARMBANDS (BOTH ALIKE) Join right shoulder seam. With 3 mm (US 3) needles and right side facing, pick up and k62(70:78) sts around armhole edge. Work 4 rows in rib as given for Neckband. Cast off in rib. MAKE UP Using satin stitch, lazy daisy and French knots, work embroidery on front yoke as shown in diagram above and on .