Debbie Bliss Check Your Stripes Set (Free)

Cute and cozy, the Debbie Bliss Check Your Stripes Set is an adorable way to welcome a new baby to the world! With a striped pullover, ribbed hat, and gingham teddy bear, you can have an incredible handmade gift for a special little one. Baby Cashmerino is a longtime knitter favorite for all manner of items for babies and children, and one touch will show you why. This blend of wool, acrylic, and cashmere is velvety soft and smooth enough to be next to delicate baby skin while also being machine-washable to make it easy on caregivers. Choose from an incredible palette of colors and create a mini layette set that will wrap a new baby in a handmade hug! All projects are knit flat from the bottom up and seamed. Gingham check pattern is written out only.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes:
    Sweater – to fit 3–6 (6–9, 9–12, 12–18, 18–24) months
    Hat – to fit 3–9 (9–12, 12–18, 18–24) months
    Teddy Bear – One Size
Finished Measurements:
    Sweater –
        Chest: 22 (23½, 25, 26¾, 28¼)”
        Length to shoulder: 11 (12, 13, 14¼, 15¼)”
        Sleeve length: 6 (6¾, 7½, 8¼, 9)”
    Hat – to fit 3–9 (9–12, 12–18, 18–24) months
    Teddy Bear – approximately 8” high
Yarn Requirements: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% Wool/ 33% Acrylic/ 12% Cashmere; 50g/137yds)
    Sweater – 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) skeins each Colors A and B, shown in #100 White and #072 Kingfisher
    Hat – 2 skeins (all sizes), shown in #072 Kingfisher
    Teddy Bear – 1 skein each of Colors A, B, and C, shown in #100 White, #026 Duck Egg, and #072 Kingfisher
Needles:
    Sweater – US 2½ (3.00mm) single points and US 3 (3.25mm) 24” circular or long DPNs
    Hat – US 3 (3.25mm) single points
    Teddy Bear – US 3 (3.25mm) single points
Gauge:
    25 sts and 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 3 (3.25mm) needles
    39 sts and 34 rows = 4” in 2 x 2 rib with US 3 (3.25mm) needles