Debbie Bliss Little Shepherd PDF

Welcome a special new baby with the sweet Little Shepherd layette set from Debbie Bliss! This adorable set includes a smocked coat, sheepy cardigan, bonnet, blanket, bootees, and a sheep toy to round out the herd. Pieces include both Baby Cashmerino and Eco Baby Wool, both extremely soft and cozy sport weight yarns that are gentle enough to be near baby's skin and are also machine-washable for easy care. The coat, cardigan, bonnet, and bootees are all knit while the blanket and sheep toy are crocheted, giving you a mix of crafty choices! Make one piece or the whole set to give as an amazing gift; the Little Shepherd layette set is sure to be a crowd pleaser fit for any pint-sized shepherd! 

Sizes:
    Smock Coat – to fit 0–3 (3–6, 6–9, 9–12) months
    Sheep Yoke Cardigan – to fit 0–3 (3–6, 6–9, 9–12) months
    Blanket – One Size
    Bonnet – to fit 0–3 (3–6, 6–12) months
    Bootees – to fit 0–3 (3–6) months
    Sheep Toy – One Size
Finished Measurements:
    Smock Coat –
        Chest –19¾ (21¾, 23¾, 25½)”
        Length to shoulder – 13½ (14¼, 15, 15¾)”
        Sleeve length – 5½ (6¼, 7, 8)”
    Sheep Yoke Cardigan –
        Chest – 19¼ (20½, 21¾, 22¾)”
        Length to shoulder – 9½ (10¼, 11, 11¾)”
        Sleeve length – 5 (6, 6¾, 7½)”
    Blanket – 22” x 27”
    Bonnet – to fit 0–3 (3–6, 6–12) months
    Bootees – to fit 0–3 (3–6) months
    Sheep Toy – approximately 7” tall and 9” long
Yarn Requirements: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% Wool/ 33% Acrylic/ 12% Cashmere; 50g/137yds) and Eco Baby Wool (100% Wool; 50g/136yds)
    Smock Coat –
        Color A – 5 (5, 6, 6) skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
        Color B – 1 skein (all sizes) Baby Cashmerino, shown in #018 Citrus
        Color C – 1 ball (all sizes) Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
    Sheep Yoke Cardigan –
        Color A – 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
        Color B – 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #018 Citrus
        Color C – 1 ball (all sizes) Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
    Blanket –
        Color A – 4 skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #018 Citrus
        Color B – 3 skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
        Color C – 3 balls Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
    Bonnet – 1 skein (all sizes) Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru, plus small amounts of #018 Citrus for embroidery
    Bootees –
        Color A – small amount of Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
        Color B – 1 skein (both sizes) Baby Cashmerino, shown in #018 Citrus
        Color C – 1 ball (both sizes) Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
    Sheep Toy – also requires a small amount of dark brown for embroidery
        Color A – 2 skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
        Color B – 1 ball Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
Needles and Hooks:
    Smock Coat – US 2 (2.75mm), US 2½ (3.00mm), US 3 (3.25mm) single points
    Sheep Yoke Cardigan – US 2½ (3.00mm) and US 3 (3.25mm) single points and circulars
    Blanket – US E/4 (3.50mm) hook
    Bonnet – US 2 (2.75mm), US 2½ (3.00mm), US 3 (3.25mm) single points
    Bootees – US 2 (2.75mm) DPNs for 0–3 months or US 2½ (3.00mm) DPNs for 3–6 months
    Sheep Toy – US E/4 (3.50mm) hook
Gauge:
    Smock Coat and Bonnet – 25 sts and 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 3 (3.25mm) needles and 32 sts and 34 rows = 4” in smock pattern with US 2½ (3.00mm) needles
    Sheep Yoke Cardigan – 25 sts and 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 3 (3.25mm) needles
    Blanket – Each completed granny square = 4¼”
    Bootees – 28 sts and 50 rows = 4” in garter stitch with US 2 (2.75mm) needles
    Sheep Toy – gauge isn’t critical for this project, but you want a firm fabric to keep stuffing from showing through