The Debbie Bliss Water Babies set is a beautiful nautical-themed layette that includes a double-breasted garter stitch jacket, two-button shoulder sweaters, and an adorable hat with a pom-pom on top. This set will outfit a special baby in style, and it is a perfect baby shower gift to welcome a new little one to the world! Each piece is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. These pieces are knit in a variety of Debbie Bliss yarns soft enough for tender baby skin and have machine-washable ease for parents and caregivers.
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Sizes: 0–3 (3–6, 6–9, 9–12) months
Finished Measurements:
Coat
Chest – 19¾ (21¾, 23¼, 25¼)"
Length to Shoulder – 9¾ (10¼, 11, 12¼)"
Sweaters (Breton and Guernsey)
Chest – 19 (20½, 22, 23½)"
Length to Shoulder – 9¾ (10¼, 11, 12¼)"
Beret – to fit babies 0–3 (3–6, 6–9, 9–12) months old
Yarn Requirements:
Coat – 5 (5, 6, 7) balls Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% Merino Wool; 50g/115yds), shown in 17 Navy
Breton Sweater – Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% Wool/ 33% Acrylic/ 12% Cashmere; 50g/137yds)
Main Color – 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins shown in 09 Slate and 700 Ruby
Color A – 1 skein shown in 100 White
Guernsey Sweater – 3 (3, 4, 4) balls Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% Organic Cotton; 50g/137yds), shown in 01 White
Beret – 1 (2, 2, 3) skeins Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% Wool/ 33% Acrylic/ 12% Cashmere; 50g/137yds) shown in 09 Slate and 700 Ruby, plus a small amount of contrasting color for pom-pom
Needles:
Coat – US 3 (3.25mm) and US 6 (4.00mm)
Breton Sweater – US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)
Guernsey Sweater – US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)
Beret – US 2½ (3.00mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)
Gauge:
Coat – 22 sts and 48 rows = 4" in garter stitch on US 6 (4.00mm) and Rialto DK
Breton Sweater – 25 sts and 34 rows - 4" in stockinette stitch on US 3 (3.25mm) and Baby Cashmerino
Guernsey Sweater – 25 sts and 34 rows - 4" in stockinette stitch with US 3 (3.25mm) and Eco Baby
Beret – 25 sts and 50 rows = 4" in garter stitch with US 3 (3.25mm) and Baby Cashmerino
