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Baby Patterns from Knitting Daily: 9 Free Baby Knitting Patterns

Kathleen Cubley — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:12:53 GMT

Here, we've chosen nine designs for the babies in your life. Select a preemie hat for the littlest one, three baby sock patterns, a baby bootie pattern, a blanket full of stars, a lace cap, a tiny jacket, a classic cardigan, or a set of barnyard baby booties. From the simplest garter stitch pattern to cables and lace, you'll find something here for every skill level and every taste.

Paisley Lace Shawl

Kathy Mallo — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:01:38 GMT

Annie Modesitt

Finished Size 56" long and 18." wide.

Yarn Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere (70% wool, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon; 400 yd [366 m]/114 g): bronzed lake, 3 skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Waste yarn and crochet hook for Provisional CO, tapestry needle.

Gauge 26 sts and 29 rows = 4" in Body chart.

Learn More: Jane Austen Knits, Summer 2012

Cotton Camisole

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:39:49 GMT

Jennie Atkinson

Finished Size To fit bust 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42)".

Yarn Olympus "Emmy Grande Herbs" (100% cotton, 96 yd [88 m]/20 g), peach (171), 9 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11) balls.

Needles U.S. size 2 (2.75 mm) needles; U.S size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch holder; eight 7⁄16" buttons; wide silk ribbon

Gauge 36 stitches and 48 rows = 4" in St st.

Learn More: Jane Austen Knits, Summer 2012

Mrs. Smith's Tea Cozy

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:38:04 GMT

Kate Larson

Finished Size 6¾" wide; 5¾" tall. Fits a 16-17" teapot, mostly round in shape.

Yarn Handspun Border Leicester (100% wool; 60 yd/oz [90 m/50 g]): natural white (A), natural gray (B), 40 yd each. Worsted-spun roving in a 2-ply yarn. Alternate fiber or yarn: Rowhouse Farm Leicester Longwool roving in two natural shades or Solitude Wool Sportweight Border Leicester yarn (100% wool; 115 yd [105 m]/50 g).

Needles Bottom edge-Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight; Cozy Body-Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); scissors; crochet hook; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Cozy chart on larger needles.

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Sotherton

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:36:00 GMT

Kathleen Dames
Finished Sizes 27¾ (31¼, 34½, 38¼, 43¼)" bust circumference, stretched; sample shown in size 27¾" and modeled with 4" negative ease.

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh DK (100% superwash Merino; 225 yd [206 m]/110 g): filigree, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7).

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); st holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in Twisted 2 × 6 Ribbing.

Learn More: Jane Austen Knits, Summer 2012

Harriet's Heartstrings

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:34:05 GMT

Karen E. Hooton

Finished Size 8" circumference at opening; 15" circumference at widest point; about 6" long; each drawstring measures about 13¼" long.

Yarn Nazli Gelin Garden Size 10 (100% mercerized cotton; 306 yd [280 m]/50 g): #01 white, 3 balls. Distributed by Universal Yarn.

Needles Size 000 (1.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn); Size 00 (2.0 mm): straight (for CO and Three-needle BO only). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Crochet Hook Size 7 (1.65 mm) steel.

Notions 1 oz (28 g) or 1,118 Size 9° Guterman seed beads (773875, color 1020); Two ½" fancy buttons (buttons must be big enough not to slip through the buttonhole, as will be sewn to the sides of reticule to secure drawstrings), 13¼" of ribbon or cord (optional), markers (m); cable needle (cn).

Gauge One rep of Reticule chart = 2½" at widest point and 31 rows = 2" in Reticule chart; 12 rows of drawstring = 4".

Learn More: Jane Austen Knits, Summer 2012

Margaret Dashwood Shawl

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:31:04 GMT

Joanna Johnson

Finished Size About 12" wide at center back and 74" long.

Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yd [251 m]/50 g): #07 thistle, 2 skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight or circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m).

Gauge 22 sts and 34 rows = 4" in Garter st.

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Eliza's Wrap

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:29:19 GMT

Catherine Salter Bayar

Finished Sizes To fit 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" bust circumference, 16 (18½, 20½, 23½, 26)" across back; wrap shown measures 16" across back and 6" across each front piece. The wrap is not intended to meet at center front.

Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool (45% wool, 35% silk, 20% nylon; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #84 emerald green, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Distributed by Knitting Fever.

Needles Body-Size 4 (3.5 mm) and Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight. Sleeves-Size 4 (3.5 mm) and Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16" circular (cir), plus set of Size 3 (3.25 mm) double-pointed (dpn). Body trim-Size 3 (3.25 mm) at least 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Tapestry needle, markers (m), cable needle (cn).

Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st with the largest needles; 18 sts and 33 rows = 4" in Upper Body charted patt using Size 4 needles.

Learn More: Jane Austen Knits, Summer 2012

Miss Bingley's Feathered Head Wrap and Lace Wrist Warmers

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:27:51 GMT

Julie Turjoman

Finished Size Circumference 23 (23 ¾, 24 ¾)", before blocking. Finished width at center, or widest point, 5½" including the ruffle edge.

Yarn Sundara Yarn Aran Silky Merino (50% silk, 50% Merino; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g): (MC) black cherry, 1 skein. Tess' Designer Yarns Microfiber Ribbon (100% nylon microfi ber, 333 yd [304 m]/150 g): (CC) smoke, 1 skein.

Needles Head wrap-Size 6 (4 mm) short straight or circular (cir). Embellishments- Size 3 (3.25 mm), set of 4 double-pointed (dpn) or short circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge 32 sts and 40 rows = 4" in Slip st patt with MC and larger needles, blocked.

Notions Stitch markers (m), tapestry needle, pins.

Learn More: Jane Austen Knits, Summer 2012

Cloudette Cardigan

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:25:42 GMT

Claudia Geiger

Finished Sizes 29½ (33, 37, 40½, 46)" bust circumference, tied. Cardigan shown measures 29½".

Yarn Malabrigo Lace (100% Merino; 470 yd [430 m]/50 g): #130 damask rose, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins (MC); #63 natural, 1 skein (CC).

Needles Body, belt, and sleeves- Size 6 (4 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and a set of double-pointed (dpn). Lace edging-Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir and a set of dpn. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m) in 3 colors (4 of mA, 8 of mB, 2 of mC); waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge 26 sts and 38 rows = 4" in St st on Size 6 needles.

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Miss Jane's Hat

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:23:44 GMT

Heide Petroski
Finished Sizes 18¼ (21¼, 24½)" Hatband circumference; about 10" length. Hat shown measures 21¼".

Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): #897 baby denim, 1 (1, 2) balls.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Cable needle (cn); stitch marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st; 21 sts = 2¾" and 30 rows = 4" in Hatband chart.

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Hetty's Sunday Cuffs

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:21:48 GMT

Danelle Sorensen

Finished Sizes 6½" circumference and 6¼" long.

Yarn Spud & Chloë Fine (80% superwash wool, 20% silk; 248 yd [227 m]/65 g): #7816 dragonfly, one skein. Distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.

Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm) double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge 30 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st.

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Frederica Shawlette

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:19:51 GMT

Susanna IC

Finished Size About 18¼" long at the center and 53¾" wide.

Yarn Miss Babs Yasmin (80% Merino, 20% tussah silk; 1,250 yd [1143 m]/130 g): French marigold, 1 skein.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir); Size 10 (6 mm): 32" cir (for CO only). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Beads: 339 (about 10 g) Size 8° (3.1 mm) glass seed beads; Size 0.6 mm crochet hook for bead placement; tapestry needle; blocking pins.

Gauge 16 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles.

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Anne Elliot's Fichu

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:17:56 GMT

Bethany Hick

Finished Sizes 42½" wide and 43½" long.

Yarn A Verb for Keeping Warm Reliquary II (80% superfi ne Merino, 20% silk; 875 yd [800 m]/100 g): filigree, 2 skeins.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Waste yarn for Provisional CO; markers (m; 3 in one color and 1 in another for beg of rnd); tapestry needle.

Gauge 33 sts and 36 rows = 4" in Shawl Center pattern st.

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Entrelac Reticule

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:14:53 GMT

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Annie Modesitt

Finished Size 18" circumference and 14" length.

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% superwash Merino; 395 yd [361 m]/115 g) (A) oak, (B) winter wheat, (C) isadora, (D) well water, 1 skein each.

Needles Sides—Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn); Bottom—Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); waste yarn for Provisional CO; 4 safety pins.

Gauge 3 rectangles = 4½" wide (measures diagonally across rectangles from point to point); 5 bands = 4" long (measures from top point to lowest point).

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Middleton Waistcoat

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:12:49 GMT

Kristi Schueler

Finished Sizes 35½ (40, 43½, 48, 51½)" chest circumference buttoned with 6¼ (6, 6¼, 7, 6¾)" overlapped buttonband. Vest shown measures 40".

Yarn The Fibre Company Acadia (60% Merino, 20% silk, 20% alpaca; 145 yd [133 m]/50 g): blackberry (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; wild onion (CC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) skeins. Distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; sixteen ¾" buttons for outside of garment; eight ¾" clear buttons for inside of garment.

Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.

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Devoted Classic Cardigan

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:11:09 GMT

Suesan Roth

Finished Size 26½ (28½, 34¼, 37, 43, 48¾, 53½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 28½". Modeled with 4" negative ease.

Yarn Alchemy Yarns Sanctuary (30% silk, 70% wool; 125 yd [114 m]/ 50 g): amethyst, 12 (13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22) skeins.

Needles Bodice and Sleeves-Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and double-pointed (dpn) or 16" circular (cir). Skirt and Sleeves-Size 7 (4.5 mm): 40" or longer cir and dpn or 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; waste yarn for Provisional Cast-on; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 1" button.

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Rosings Stockings

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:09:18 GMT

Kristi Schueler
Finished Sizes 7. (8, 9.)" foot length, 6. (7., 8.)" foot circumference, 7. (8., 9.)" cuff circumference. 8" foot length pictured; to fit woman's U.S. shoe size 7-8.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk (85% Merino superwash, 15% bombyx silk; 437 yd [400 m]/100 g): #5642 blood orange, 1 (1, 2) skein(s).

Needles Cuff -two Size 1½ (2.5 mm): 16" or longer circular (cir); Leg- two Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" or longer cir; Lower Leg and Foot-two Size 0 (2 mm): 16" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; Size B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook (optional).

Gauge 40 sts and 54 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd on smallest needle.

Evergreen Lace Scarf

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:07:29 GMT

Sherri Sulkowski

Finished Size About 24" long and 4." wide.

Yarn KnitPicks Shadow Lace (100% Merino; 440 yd [402 m]/50 g): #24840 forest heather, 1 skein. Distributed by Crafts Americana.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm) 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Tapestry needle.

Gauge 19 sts and 38 rows = 4" in Floral Lace chart.

Marianne's Romantic Bookmark

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:05:37 GMT

Carolyn Mills

Finished Size About 3" wide and 24." long.

Yarn KnitPicks Shadow Lace (100% Merino; 440 yd [402 m]/50 g): #23657 vineyard heather, 1 skein. Distributed by Crafts Americana.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and 2 double-pointed (dpn) for I-cord.

Notions Tapestry needle; beading needle; 105 (about 10 g) Size 10° glass seed beads; one 1" button.

Gauge 22 sts = 3" and 39 rows = 4" in Lace chart.

Camden Place Cardigan

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:03:40 GMT

Marianne Hobart

Finished Sizes 34. (36., 38., 40., 42., 44., 46.)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36.". This cardigan is meant to be worn close to the body over a lightweight garment or with 1-2" positive ease for a more relaxed fit.

Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu (60% Merino, 40% bamboo; 620 yd [567 m]/226 g): tumbleweed 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.

Needles Waistband-Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight; Body, Sleeves, and Neckband-Size 4 (3.5 mm): 40" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional CO; two 7⁄8" buttons.

Summer Pelisse

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:01:51 GMT

Rene Dickey

Finished Sizes 15. (17, 18, 18., 20.)" chest circumference, buttoned with ." overlapping buttonband. Shown in 18" size.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Wool Bam Boo (50% wool, 50% bamboo; 118 yd [108 m]/50 g): #1691 bay blue, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch holder; tapestry needle; Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; and three 3⁄8" buttons.

Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Horseshoe Lace.

Beloved Baby Bonnet

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:59:46 GMT

Kathleen Sperling

Finished Sizes To fit 16 (17, 18)" head circumference, 12. (13., 15)" around head at widest point. Bonnet shown measures 13." around at widest point.

Yarn Fiddlesticks Knitting Exquisite (50% mulberry silk, 50% Merino wool; 546 yd [500 m]/50 g): #02, pussywillow, 1 ball.

Needles Size 0 (2 mm): straights or circular (cir) at least 16"; and a second circular at least 16". Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions 4 (4, 6) markers (m); stitch holder; waste yarn for Provisional CO; safety pin; tapestry needle.

Gauge 38 sts and 54 rows = 4" in Chart A, B, C, E, F, or G after blocking; Chart D meas 1." wide.

Rose Garden Shawl

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:57:01 GMT

Jayme Stahl

Finished Size About 22." Long at the center and 51" wide.

Yarn Neighborhood Fiber Co. Penthouse Silk Fingering (100% silk; 500 yd [457 m]/113 g): station north, 1 skein.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 34 rows = 4" in Rose Garden A chart.

Emma's Chemise

Kathy Mallo — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:54:24 GMT

Mary C. Gildersleeve

Finished Sizes 30. (35., 39., 44., 48., 52., 57)" bust circumference. Chemise shown is a size 30.".

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen (35% wool, 35% linen, 30% baby alpaca; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g]): #2289 Botticelli pink, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins.

Needles Lace skirt of chemise- Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir); Ribbing and bodice-Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge 26 sts = 5." and 24 rnds = 4" in Body chart on larger needle; 21 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle.