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knit &
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DIRECTORY

Directory
About Baby Hugs.......................................................... 3
Colors.......................................................................................... 4
Projects...................................................................................... 5

Patterns
Babys First Poncho............................................................... 11
Toddlers Perfect Poncho .................................................. 13
Colorful Striped Pullover................................................... 15
Toddler Joyful Jumper......................................................... 17
Cute & Classic Baby Cardigan......................................... 20
Too Cool Boys Cardigan.................................................... 23
Cable Sweater Dress ............................................................ 26
Little Man Cable Cardigan ............................................... 30
Cutie Pointed Hat.................................................................. 34
Makin Squares Blanket...................................................... 36
Nite-Nite Security Blankie ............................................... 38

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ABOUT BABY HUGS

Baby Hugs is
Oeko-Tex Standard 100
class 1 certified, which means
it has been tested for over 300
harmful substances, using strict
certification standards.

Made with extra-soft fiber that

is easily machine washable and
dryable
Perfect for babies and toddlers
and gives parents one less thing
to worry about!
Made in the USA to Red Hearts
high standards

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COLORS

DIRECTORY

Frosting

Shell

Teddy

Sunny

Ladybug

Orangie

Peachie

Pinkie

Happy

Aloe

Sprout

Pool

Sky

Bluie

Lilac

Blueberry

Ink

Dolphin

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PROJECTS

Poncho Pleasure for Baby and Child

Crocheted in the round in stripes and embellished with sweet flowers, this shoulder-warming poncho is the perfect accessory for a stylish little girl.
Using new Baby Hugs yarn means that you have the assurance that your handmades are tested for harmful substances.

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Colorful Stripes Sweater

Babies are stimulated by bright colors, so

crochet this sweater in vibrant stripes and
have a happy baby! Parents will be happy
too, knowing that the yarn has been tested.

Toddler Joyful Jumper

Choose from the selection of brights and

traditional pastels for a jumper that shows
your loving care. Crochet it with new Baby
Hugs yarn that is soft and can be machine
washed and dried

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Too Cool
Kids & Toddler's
Cardigans

Whatever your little guys age (from baby

to 6 year size) hell enjoy the comfort of
this soft stylish cardigan. Weve included
instructions for for it to button on either
side, so you can change it up for your
little girls too.

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Cable Sweater Dress and

Cable Cardigan
Send your love with cabled knitwear
made with comfy-to-wear extra-soft
yarn. Look for the blue heart mark on
the ball band and be confident in your
yarn choice.

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Cutie Hat

Get right to the point and make this

darling hat for a sweet baby or child!
It only takes one ball of this highest
quality colorfast yarn.

Makin Squares Blanket

Start at the center as if you were crocheting a simple granny square and then just keep
going until you have a soft, wonderfully cuddly blanket. Choose from the complete
range of bright and pastel hues in this tested yarn.

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Nite-Nite Security Blankie

Here's the perfect blankie to take along
on all of baby's travels. Parents will
appreciate that it is crocheted with
yarn that has been tested.

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PATTERNS

crochet
LW5250

Designed by Marly Bird

What you will need:

Red HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 1 ball each 4830 Pool
A, 4001 Frosting B, and 4410
Dolphin C
Susan Bates Crochet Hook:
5.5mm [US I-9]
Susan Bates Split lock stitch
markers

Babys First
Poncho
Embellished with sweet flowers, this shoulderwarming poncho is the perfect accessory for
a stylish baby. Using new Baby Hugs yarn
means that you have the assurance that your
handmades are made with quality yarn.
Directions are for size 6-12 months; changes for size 18-24
months are in parentheses.
Circumference at top: 20 (51 cm)
Circumference at bottom: 24 (26) (61 (66) cm)
Length: 7 (10) (18 (25.5) cm)

Yarn needle
GAUGE: 12 dc = 4 (10 cm);
8 dc rows = 4 (10 cm) when
worked in Camel stitch (see
Notes). CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Use any size hook to obtain
the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m) balls

NOTES
Poncho is worked from the top down in joined rounds with
the right side always facing.
All stitches are worked through the back loop and the third
loop (the strand below the back loop, also known as Camel
stitch).
To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over.
Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on
hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color.
Color Sequence
3 (4) rounds with A
2 (3) rounds with B
1 round with C
2 (3) rounds with B
1 round with A
2 (3) rounds with B
3 (5) rounds with C
1 round (edging) with A
Continued...

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LW5250 Babys First Poncho

PONCHO
With A, ch 60, join with a slip st to the first
ch to work in the round.
Change colors as you work following the
Color Sequence above.
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in
each ch around, join with slip st in beg dc.
Round 2 (inc round): Place 6 markers evenly
spaced around previous round, ch 2, * dc
in each dc to marked st, 2 dc in marked st,
remove marker; repeat from * 5 more times,
dc in each dc to end of round, join with slip
st in beg dc 66 sts.
Next round (2 rounds): Repeat round 272
(78) sts.
Next 11 (16) rounds: Ch 2, dc in each dc
around, join with slip st in beg dc.
Last round (edging): Ch 1, sc in first dc, *
skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, sc in next
dc; repeat from * to end of round, join with a
slip st in first sc.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Weave in all loose ends.

Symbol Key:

ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc; ch =
chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease;
inc = increase; sc = single crochet; st(s) =
stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows
the * or ** as indicated.

Slip st
Ch
Dc

start
here

FLOWER EMBELLISHMENTS
Choose points in the poncho where you
want to add a flower. Join yarn with a slip
st around the post of the dc where the
rightmost petal will be, (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, slip
st) around that same post, turn work 90
degrees, (slip st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, slip st) in
space between dc sts on row above, turn
work 90 degrees, (slip st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, slip
st) around post of next dc, turn work 90
degrees (slip st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, slip st) in
space between dc sts on row below.
Fasten off.

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crochet
LW5251

Designed by Marly Bird

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 1 ball each 4830 Pool
A, 4001 Frosting B, and 4410
Dolphin C
Susan Bates Crochet Hook:
5.5mm [US I-9]
Susan Bates split lock stitch
markers

Toddlers Perfect
Poncho

Children who want to look as fashionable as

their parents will love wearing this sweet poncho.
Parents will love that it is crocheted with yarn
that has been tested for harmful substances.
Directions are for size 2T; changes for sizes 3T, 4T, and 5T
are in parentheses.
Circumference at top: 20 (51 cm)
Circumference at bottom: 40 (42, 44, 46) (101.5 (106.5,
112, 117) cm)
Length: 12 (13, 15, 16) (30.5 (34, 38, 42) cm)

Yarn needle
GAUGE: 12 dc = 4 (10 cm);
8 dc rows = 4 (10 cm) when
worked in Camel stitch (see
Notes). CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Use any size hook to obtain
the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m) balls

DIRECTORY

NOTES
Poncho is worked from the bottom up in joined rounds with
the right side always facing.
All stitches are worked through the back loop and the third
loop (the strand below the back loop, also known as Camel
stitch).
To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over.
Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on
hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color.
SPECIAL STITCHES
dc2tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and
pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] twice, yarn
over, draw through all loops on hook
Continued...

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LW5250 Toddler's Perfect Poncho

COLOR SEQUENCE
4 rounds with C
2 rounds with B
[1 round with A (C, A, C)
2 rounds with B
1 round with C (A, C, A)
2 rounds with B ] 3 (3, 4, 4) times
0 (1, 0, 1) round with A (C, A, C)
0 (2, 0, 2) rounds with B
1 round with A
1 round with B
1 round (edging) with C
- 26 (29, 32, 35) rounds total

PONCHO
With A, ch 120 (126, 132, 138), join with a
slip st to the first ch to work in the round.
Change colors as you work following the
Color Sequence above.
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in
each ch around, join with slip st in beg dc.
Next 5 (8, 11, 14) rounds: Ch 2, dc in each
dc around, join with slip st in beg dc.
Next round (dec round): Ch 2, dc in each of
first 28 (30, 31, 33) dc), [dc2tog over next 2
dc] twice and mark the 2 dc2tog just made,
dc in each of next 56 (58, 62, 64) dc, [dc2tog
over next 2 dc] twice and mark the 2 dc2tog
just made, dc in each dc to end of round
116 (122, 128, 134) sts.
** Work 2 rounds evenly.
Next round (dec round): * Ch 2, dc in
each dc to 1 st before marked st, [dc2tog over
next 2 dc] twice and mark the 2 dc2tog just
made; rep from * once more, dc in each dc to
end of round 108 (114, 120, 128) sts.
Rep from ** twice more 92 (98, 104, 110) sts.
Remove all markers.
Work 3 (3, 3, 1) rounds evenly.
** Next round (dec round): Place 8 (10, 11,
10) markers evenly spaced around previous
round, ch 2, * dc in each dc to marked st,
dc2tog over next 2 sts, remove marker; rep

DIRECTORY

from * 7 (9, 10, 9) more times, dc in each dc

to end of round, join with slip st in beg dc
84 (88, 93, 100) sts.
Work 1 round evenly.
Rep from ** 2 (2, 2, 3) more times 68 (68,
71, 70) sts.
Next round (dec round): Place 8 (8, 11, 10)
markers evenly spaced around previous
round, ch 2, * dc in each dc to marked st,
dc2tog over next 2 sts, remove marker; rep
from * 7 (7, 10, 9) more times, dc in each
dc to end of round, join with slip st in beg
dc 60 sts.
Last round (edging): Ch 1, sc in each st
around, join with a slip st in first sc.
Fasten off.
FLOWER EMBELLISHMENTS
Choose points in the poncho where you
want to add a flower. Join yarn with a slip
st around the post of the dc where the
rightmost petal will be, (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, slip
st) around that same post, turn work 90
degrees, (slip st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, slip st) in
space between dc sts on row above, turn
work 90 degrees, (slip st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, slip
st) around post of next dc, turn work 90
degrees (slip st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, slip st) in
space between dc sts on row below.
Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc; ch =
chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease;
sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] =
work directions in brackets the number of
times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever
follows the * or ** as indicated.

Symbol Key:
Slip st
Ch
Dc
start
here

FINISHING
Weave in all loose ends.

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crochet
LW5200

Designed by Cristina Mershon

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 1 ball each 4562 Aloe
A, 4704 Happy B, 4909 Ladybug
C, 4001 Frosting D, and 4201
Sunny E
Susan Bates Crochet Hook:
4.5mm [US 7]
Yarn needle, (6mm) button
GAUGE: 9 slip sts = 2 (5 cm);
6 rows = (2 cm) in slip stitch;
16 tr = 5 (12.5 cm); 5 rows =
4 (25.5 cm) in treble crochet.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use
any size hook to obtain the
gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m) balls

Colorful Striped
Pullover
This comfortable sweater is striped in bright
colors that babies love. Rows of triple crochet
make this quick to crochet. Choose your yarn
with confidence. Look for the blue heart on the
ball band.
Directions are for size 6 months. Changes for sizes 12
months, 18 months, and 24 months are in parentheses.
To Fit Chest: 17 (18, 19, 20) [43 (45.5, 48.5, 51) cm]
Finished Chest: 20 (21, 22, 23) [51 (54, 57, 60.5) cm]
Finished Length: 9 (9, 11, 11) [23 (23, 28, 28) cm]
Notes
1. Collar is worked back and forth in rows. Body and sleeves
are worked in joined rounds from the top down.
2. Sleeve bands are worked in continuous rounds, do not
join until instructed.
3. To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn
over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops
on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color.
Cut old color.
Special Stitch
reverse sc (reverse single crochet) = Work single crochet
in opposite direction from which you would usually work
(left to right if you are right-handed and right to left if you
are left-handed). This stitch is also known as crab stitch. It
creates a rope-like twisted single crochet edging.
Continued...

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LW5200 Colorful Striped Pullover

SWEATER

Neckband
With A, ch 62 (70, 78, 86).
Row 1 (right side): Slip st in 2nd ch from
hook and in each ch across, turn61 (69, 77,
85) slip sts.
Rows 26: Ch 1, slip st in each slip st across,
turn.
Fasten off.
Body
Round 1 (right side): With right side of Row
1 facing and working in back loops only, join
B with slip st in first st, ch 4 (counts as first tr
here and throughout), 2 tr in same st, *tr in
next 10 (12, 14, 16) slip sts, 3 tr in next slip st,
tr in next 16 (18, 20, 22) slip sts*, 3 tr in next
slip st; repeat from * to * once; leave last 5
sts unworked (for button flap); join with slip
st in top of beginning ch64 (72, 80, 88) tr.
Fasten off.
Round 2: With right side facing and working
in back loops only, join C with slip st in first
tr, ch 4, 2 tr in same st as join, *tr in next 12
(14, 16, 18) tr, 5 tr in next tr, tr in next 18 (20,
22, 24) tr*, 5 tr in next tr; repeat from * to *
once, 2 tr in top of beginning ch-4 of previous
round; join with slip st in top of beginning ch;
change to B80 (88, 96, 104) tr.
Round 3: Ch 4, working in back loops only, 2
tr in same st as join, *tr in next 16 (18, 20, 22)
tr, 5 tr in next tr, tr in next 22 (24, 26, 28) tr*,
5 tr in next tr; repeat from * to * once, 2 tr in
top of beginning ch of previous round; join
with slip st in top of beginning ch; change to
C96 (104, 112, 120) tr.
Round 4: Ch 4, working in back loops only, 2
tr in same st as join, *tr in next 20 (22, 24, 26)
tr, 5 tr in next tr, tr in next 26 (28, 30, 32) tr*,
5 tr in next tr; repeat from * to * once, 2 tr in
top of beginning ch of previous round; join
with slip st in top of beginning ch; change to
D112 (120, 128, 136) tr.

DIRECTORY

Round 5: Ch 4, skip next 24 (26, 28, 30) tr

(first armhole opening), working in back
loops only, tr in next 32 (34, 36, 38) tr, skip
next 24 (26, 28, 30) tr (2nd armhole opening),
tr in each remaining tr around; join with slip
st in top of beginning ch; change to E64 (68,
72, 76) tr and 2 armholes.
Round 6: Ch 4, working in back loops only, tr
in each tr around; join with slip st in top of
beginning ch; change to D64 (68, 72, 76) tr.
Round 7: Repeat Round 6; change to E.

Rounds 57 (57, 68, 68): Working in

back loops only, slip st in each slip st around;
at end of last round, join with slip st in first
slip st. Fasten off.

FINISHING

ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.;
ch = chain(s); sc = single crochet; st(s) =
stitch(es); tr = treble (triple) crochet;
* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

With beginning or end tails, close opening

between first and last sts at armhole
opening. Weave in ends.
Sew button on button flap. Use any space
between stitches on front of collar as a
buttonhole.

Sizes 18 months and 24 months only:

Round 8: Repeat Round 6; change to D.
Round 9: Repeat Round 6; change to E.
All sizes:
Round 8 (8, 10, 10): Repeat Round 6. Do not
change color.
Round 9 (9, 11, 11): Ch 1, reverse sc in each
tr around; join with slip st in first sc.
Fasten off.
Sleeve (work twice)
Round 1: With right side of armhole facing
and working in back loops only, join D in
first skipped tr, ch 4, tr in each skipped tr
around; join with slip st in top of beginning
ch; change to E24 (26, 28, 30) tr.
Round 2: Ch 4, working in back loops only, tr
in each tr around; join with slip st in top of
beginning ch; change to D.
Sizes 6 months and 12 months only:
Round 3: Repeat Round 2; change to A.
Sizes 18 months and 24 months only:
Round 3: Repeat Round 2; change to E.
Round 4: Repeat Round 2; change to A.
Sleeve Band
Rounds 4 (4, 5, 5): Ch 1, working in back
loops only, slip st in each tr around.

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crochet
LW5190

Designed by Cristina Mershon

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 1 (1, 1) ball 4303 Shell
A, 1 (1, 1) ball 4704 Happy B, 1 (1,
1) ball 4562 Aloe C, and 1 (1, 1)
ball 4801 Blueberry D
Susan Bates Crochet Hook:
4 mm [US G-6]
Stitch markers, two or [6 or
13 mm] pearl-style buttons, yarn
needle.
GAUGE: 16 sts = 4 [10 cm];
16 rows = 4 [10 cm], in single
crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Use any size hook to obtain
the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m) balls

Toddler Joyful
Jumper

This comfortable crochet jumper is striped in

bright colors that are fun to wear and can be
accessorized according to the season. Choose
tested yarn with confidence. Look for the tested
mark with the blue heart on the ball band.
Directions are for size 2 years. Changes for sizes 4 years,
and 6 years are in parentheses.
Finished Chest: 23 (25, 28) [58.5 (63.5, 71) cm]
Finished Length (from back neck): 18 (18, 18)
[46.5 (46.5, 47) cm]
Notes
1. Jumper is made in 3 pieces: Front collar, back collar,
and skirt.
2. The front collar is worked back and forth in rows.
Increases are worked in two locations to form corners.
Stitches before the first corner and following the 2nd
corner form the straps. Stitches between the corners form
the upper front of the Jumper. The back collar is worked
the same as the front collar, except with longer straps.
3. The skirt is worked in joined rounds, beginning by working
across the lower edges (between corners) of the front and
back collar.
Special Stitch
reverse sc (reverse single crochet) = Work single crochet
in opposite direction from which you would usually work
(left to right if you are right-handed, and right to left if you
are left-handed). This stitch is also known as crab stitch. It
creates a rope-like twisted single crochet edging.
Continued...

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LW5190 Toddler Joyful Jumper

FRONT COLLAR
With B, ch 49.
Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in next 13 ch for first strap, 3 sc in next
ch (corner made), place a marker in the
middle sc of 3-sc corner just made, sc in next
18 ch for front, 3 sc in next ch, place a marker
in the middle sc of 3-sc corner just made, sc
in last 14 ch for 2nd strap52 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, [sc in each st to next
marked st, 3 sc in marked st and move
marker to middle sc of 3-sc just made] twice,
sc in each st to end of row56 sc.
Rows 39 (9, 10): Repeat Row 2 for 7 (7, 8)
more times 84 (84, 88) sc.
Fasten off. Do not remove markers.

BACK COLLAR
With C, ch 69.
Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in next 23 ch for first strap, 3 sc in next
ch (corner made), place a marker in the
middle sc of 3-sc corner just made, sc in next
18 ch for back, 3 sc in next ch, place a marker
in the middle sc of 3-sc corner just made, sc
in last 24 ch for 2nd strap72 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, [sc in each st to next
marked st, 3 sc in marked st and move
marker to middle sc of 3-sc just made] twice,
sc in each st to end of row76 sc.
Rows 39 (9, 10): Repeat Row 2 for 7 (7, 8)
more times 104 (104, 108) sc.
Fasten off. Do not remove markers.

SKIRT
Hold front and back collar pieces with
wrong sides together, right sides facing out,
and corner markers matching.
Join A with slip st in st following first marked
stitch of back collar so that you are ready to
work across the long edge towards the 2nd
marked stitch.

DIRECTORY

Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in same st as

joining, sc in each st to 2nd marked stitch of
back collar, do not work in the marked st, ch
10 (14, 18) for underarm, sc in st following
first marked st of front collar, sc in each st to
2nd marked st of front collar, do not work in
the marked st, ch 10 (14, 18) for underarm;
join with slip st in first sc of this round72
(72, 76) sc and 2 ch-10 (14, 18) underarm
chains. Remove the markers.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, *ch
1, skip next st, sc in next st; repeat from *
around to last st, ch 1, skip last st; join with
slip st in first sc46 (50, 56) sc and 46 (50,
56) ch-1 spaces. Fasten off A.
Round 3: With right side facing, draw up
a loop of D in first ch-space, ch 1, 2 sc in
same ch-space, 2 sc in each ch-space around;
join with slip st in first sc92 (100, 112) sc.
Fasten off D.
Round 4: With right side facing, draw up a
loop of A in first space between 2-sc groups,
ch 1, sc in same space, *ch 1, sc in next space
between 2-sc groups; repeat from * around,
ch 1; join with slip st in first sc46 (50, 56)
sc and 46 (50, 56) ch-1 spaces. Fasten off A.
Round 5: With B, repeat Round 3.
Fasten off B.
Round 6: With A, repeat Round 4.
Fasten off A.
Round 7: With C, repeat Round 3.
Fasten off C.
Round 8: With right side facing, draw up a
loop of A in first space between 2-st groups,
ch 1, sc in same space, *ch 2, sc in next space
between 2-st groups; repeat from * around,
ch 2; join with slip st in first sc46 (50, 56)
sc and 46 (50, 56) ch-2 spaces. Fasten off A.
Round 9: With D, repeat Round 3.
Fasten off D.
Round 10: With A, repeat Round 8.
Fasten off A.
Continued...

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DIRECTORY

ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C and D = Color A, Color B, Color
C, and Color D; ch = chain; dc = double
crochet; hdc = half double crochet; sc =
single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work
directions in brackets the number of times
specified; * = repeat whatever follows the *
as indicated.

9 (9, 9)"
[23 (23, 24) cm]

6"
[10 cm]

BACK COLLAR
9 (9, 9)"
[23 (23, 24) cm]

23 (25, 28)"
[58.5 (63.5, 71) cm]

SKIRT

16"
[40.5 cm]

Back Collar Trim

With C, working along edges of back collar,
work same as front collar trim.
Fold top of back straps over front straps and
sew a pearl button through each overlap to
seam straps.
Weave in ends.

8 (8, 8)"
[21 (21, 21.5) cm]

3"
[9.5 cm]

FRONT COLLAR

FINISHING

Front Collar Trim

With right side facing, join B with slip st in
one lower corner of the front collar so that
you are ready to work reverse sc all along the
edges of the front collar.
Row 1: Ch 1, work reverse sc evenly spaced
up side edge of strap, across top of strap,
down other side of strap, across front neck
edge, up side of 2nd strap, across top of strap,
and down last side of 2nd strap. Fasten off.

2 (2, 2)"
[5.5 (5.5, 6.5) cm]

2 (2, 2)"
[5.5 (5.5, 6.5) cm]

18 (18, 18)"
[46.5 (46.5, 47) cm]

Round 11: With B, repeat Round 3.

Fasten off B.
Round 12: With A, repeat Round 8.
Fasten off A.
Round 13: With C, repeat Round 3.
Fasten off C.
Round 14: With A, repeat Round 8.
Fasten off A.
Round 15: With right side facing, draw up
a loop of D in first ch-space, ch 1, 2 hdc
in same ch-space, 2 hdc in each ch-space
around; join with slip st in first st92 (100,
112) hdc. Fasten off D.
Round 16: With A, repeat Round 8.
Fasten off A.
Round 17: With B, repeat Round 15.
Fasten off B.
Round 18: With A, repeat Round 8.
Fasten off A.
Round 19: With C, repeat Round 15.
Fasten off C.
Rounds 2025: Repeat Rounds 1419.
Round 26: With A, repeat Round 8.
Fasten off A.
Round 27: With right side facing, draw up
a loop of D in first ch-space, ch 1, 3 hdc
in same ch-space, 3 hdc in each ch-space
around; join with slip st in first st138 (150,
168) hdc. Fasten off D.
Round 28: With right side facing, draw up a
loop of A in first space between 3-st groups,
ch 1, sc in same space, *ch 2, sc in next space
between 3-st groups; repeat from * around,
ch 2; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off A.
Round 29: With B, repeat Round 27.
Fasten off B.
Round 30: With A, repeat Round 28.
Fasten off A.
Round 31: With C, repeat Round 27.
Fasten off C.
Rounds 3237: Repeat Rounds 2631.

Round 38: With A, repeat Round 28.

Fasten off A.
Round 39: With right side facing, draw up
a loop of D in first ch-space, ch 3 (counts as
dc), 2 dc in same ch-space, 3 dc in each chspace around; join with slip st in top of beg
ch138 (150, 168) dc. Fasten off D.
Round 40: With A, repeat Round 28.
Fasten off A.
Round 41: With B, repeat Round 39.
Fasten off B.
Round 42: With A, repeat Round 28.
Fasten off A.
Round 43: With C, repeat Round 39.
Fasten off C.
Round 44: With right side facing, draw up a
loop of A in first space between 3-st groups,
ch 1, (sc , ch 3, sc) in same space, *ch 2, (sc,
ch 3, sc) in next space between 3-st groups;
repeat from * around, ch 2; join with slip st in
first sc. Fasten off A.

5 (5, 6)"
[14.5 (14.5, 15) cm]

LW5190 Toddler Joyful Jumper

37 (40, 45)"
[94 (101.5, 114.5) cm]

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LW5175

Designed by Lorna Miser

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 2 (2, 2, 3) balls 4012 Ink
A, 1 (1, 1, 1) ball 4825 Blue B
Susan Bates Knitting Needles:
5 mm [US 8]
Two stitch holders, five stitch
markers, five [19 mm] buttons,
yarn needle
GAUGE: 16 sts = 4 [10 cm]; 32
rows = 4 [10 cm], in Garter stitch
(knit every row). CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. Use any size needles
to obtain the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m) balls

Cute & Classic

Baby Cardigan
Your little guy will enjoy being able to move
freely in a soft, comfy sweater. Knitting it with
this tested yarn helps ensure his comfort.
Directions are for size 6 months. Changes for sizes 12
months, 18 months and 24 months are in parentheses.
Finished Chest: 20 (22, 24, 26) [51 (56, 61, 66) cm]
Finished Length: 10 (11, 14, 16) [25.5 (29, 35.5, 42) cm]
Special Stitch
kfb (Knit into front and back) = Knit next stitch but do not
remove from needle, knit into back loop of same stitch and
remove from needle.

Pattern Stitch

1x1 Rib (over odd number of sts)

Row 1 (right side): K1, *p1, k1; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts to end of row.
Repeat Row 2 for 1x1 Rib.
Notes
1. Body is worked in one piece from lower edge to
underarms. Piece is then divided and fronts and back
worked separately to shoulders.
2. Stitches for sleeves are picked up along armhole edges of
upper body then sleeves are knit down to cuffs.
3. If preferred, use a circular needle. Work back and forth
on circular needle as if working with straight needles. A
circular needle may be particularly helpful when knitting
the sleeves.
4. Pockets are worked separately and sewn to Cardigan.

BODY
With A, cast on 79 (87, 95, 103) sts.
Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures about [1.5 cm] from
beginning.
Continued...

DIRECTORY

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Next Row (increase): K39 (43, 47, 51), kfb,

knit to end of row80 (88, 96, 104) sts.
Work in Garter st (knit every row) until
piece measures about 6 (7, 9, 11) [15 (18, 23,
28) cm] from beginning.
Dividing Row (right side): K16 (18, 20, 22)
and place these sts on a holder for right
front, bind off 8 sts for underarm, knit until
you have 32 (36, 40, 44) sts on right needle
then place these sts on a holder for back,
bind off 8 sts for underarm, knit to end of
row for left front16 (18, 20, 22) sts remain
on needle for left front.
Left Front
Work over 16 (18, 20, 22) left front sts only.
Work in Garter st until left front measures
about 2 (2, 3, 3) [5 (6.5, 7.5, 9) cm] from
dividing row, end with a right side row.
Shape Left Neck
Row 1 (wrong side): Bind off 4 sts, knit to
end of row12 (14, 16, 18) sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Bind off 2 sts, knit to end of row10
(12, 14, 16) sts.
Rows 4 and 5: Repeat Rows 2 and 38 (10,
12, 14) sts in Row 5.
Work even in Garter st until left front
measures about 4 (4. 5, 5) [10 (11.5, 12.5,
14) cm] from dividing row. Bind off.
Back
Return the 32 (36, 40, 44) back sts to needles
and join A, ready to work a wrong side row.
Work even in Garter st until back measures
same as left front. Bind off.
Right Front
Return 16 (18, 20, 22) right front sts to
needles and join A, ready to work a wrong
side row.

DIRECTORY

Work in Garter st until right front measures

same as left front to neck, end with a wrong
side row.
Shape Right Neck
Row 1 (right side): Bind off 4 sts, knit to end
of row12 (14, 16, 18) sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Bind off 2 sts, knit to end of row10
(12, 14, 16) sts.
Rows 4 and 5: Repeat Rows 2 and 38 (10,
12, 14) sts in Row 5.
Work even in Garter st until right front
measures same as back. Bind off.
Sew shoulder seams.

SLEEVES (work 2)
Note: Pick up stitches along armhole edges
of front and back only. Leave the bound-off
underarm sts unworked.
Row 1 (right side): With right side facing
and A, pick up and k33 (37, 41, 45) sts evenly
spaced along armhole edges between lower
back and lower front corners of armhole,
leaving bound-off underarm sts unworked.
Work in Garter st for 7 rows.
Decrease Row: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k131 (35, 39, 43) sts.
Repeat last 8 rows 3 (5, 7, 9) more times
25 sts.
Work even in Garter st until piece measures
about 5 (7, 8, 10) [14 (18, 21.5, 25.5) cm].
Work in 1x1 Rib for about [1.5 cm].
Bind off.
Repeat along other armhole edges for
2nd sleeve.

POCKETS (make 2)
With B, cast on 12 (12, 14, 14) sts.
Work in Garter st for 24 rows.
Bind off.
Continued...

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Button Band
With right side facing and A, pick up and k37
(45, 53, 61) sts evenly spaced along marked
front edge.
Work in 1x1 Rib for 2 rows.
Buttonhole Row: [Work in 1x1 Rib to
marker, yo, k2tog (buttonhole made)] 5
times, work in 1x1 Rib to end of row.
Work in 1x1 Rib until ribbing measures
about [2 cm]. Bind off.
Sew buttons to front band, opposite
buttonholes.
Sew side edges of top of sleeves to bound-off
underarm sts then sew sleeve seams.
Sew pockets to fronts, about 2 or 3 rows
above lower ribbing and 2 or 3 sts from front
ribbing.
Weave in ends.

DIRECTORY

Right
Front

Back

BODY

4 (4, 5, 5)"
[10 (11.5, 12.5, 14) cm]

Left
Front

6 (7, 9, 11)"
[15 (18, 23, 28) cm]

Front Band
With right side facing and A, pick up and
k37 (45, 53, 61) sts evenly spaced along
unmarked front edge.
Work in 1x1 Rib for about [2 cm].
Bind off.

8 (9, 10, 11)"

2 (2, 3, 3)"
[20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm] [5 (6.5, 7.5, 9) cm]

20 (22, 24, 26)"

[51 (56, 61, 66) cm]

8 (9, 10, 11)"

[21 (23.5, 26, 28.5) cm]

SLEEVE

6 (7, 9, 10)"
[15 (19, 23, 26.5) cm]

Neck Edging
With right side facing and A, pick up and
k49 sts evenly spaced around neck edge.
Work in 1x1 Rib for about [2 cm].
Bind off.
Place five stitch markers along right front
edge if you are making the cardigan for a boy
and along left front edge if you are making
the cardigan for a girl. Place first marker
about [13 mm] below neck edge. Place
fifth marker about [13 mm] above lower
edge. Space remaining 3 stitch markers
evenly between the first and fifth.

2"
[5 cm]

FINISHING

ABBREVIATIONS
A and B = Color A and Color B; k = knit;
k2tog = knit next 2 sts together; st(s)
= stitch(es); yo = yarn over; * = repeat
whatever follows the * as indicated.

10 (11, 14, 16)"

[25.5 (29, 35.5, 42) cm]

LW5175 Cute & Classic Baby Cardigan

6"
[16 cm]

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knitting
LW5189

Designed by Lorna Miser

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 3 (3, 4) balls 4801
Blueberry A, 1 (1, 1) ball 4909
Ladybug B
Susan Bates Knitting Needles:
5 mm [US 8]
Two stitch holders, five stitch
markers, five [19 mm] buttons,
yarn needle
GAUGE: 16 sts = 4 [10 cm]; 32
rows = 4 [10 cm], in Garter stitch
(knit every row). CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. Use any size needles
to obtain the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m) balls

Too Cool Boys

Cardigan
Active little guys will enjoy the comfortable
warmth of this soft stylish knit cardigan. And
since it is made with certified yarn, youll enjoy
knowing that you are using quality materials.
Weve included instructions for buttons on either
side so you can knit it for your little girls too.

Directions are for size 2 years. Changes for sizes 4 years

and 6 years are in parentheses.
Finished Chest: 26 (28, 30) [66 (71, 76) cm]
Finished Length: 16 (18, 19) [42 (45.5, 49.5) cm]
Notes
1. Body is worked in one piece from lower edge to
underarms. Piece is then divided and fronts and back
worked separately to shoulders.
2. Stitches for sleeves are picked up along armhole edges of
upper body then sleeves are knit down to cuffs.
3. If preferred, use a circular needle. Work back and forth
on circular needle as if working with straight needles. A
circular needle may be particularly helpful when knitting
the sleeves.
4. Pockets are worked separately and sewn to Cardigan.
Special Stitch
kfb (Knit into front and back) = Knit next stitch but do not
remove from needle, knit into back loop of same stitch and
remove from needle.

Pattern Stitch

1x1 Rib (over odd number of sts)

Row 1 (right side): K1, *p1, k1; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts to end of row.
Repeat Row 2 for 1x1 Rib.
Continued...

DIRECTORY

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LW5189 Too Cool Boys Cardigan

BODY
With A, cast on 103 (111, 119) sts.
Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures about
1 [2.5 cm] from beginning.
Next Row (increase): K51 (55, 59), kfb, knit
to end of row104 (112, 120) sts.
Work in Garter st (knit every row) until
piece measures about 11 (12, 13) [28 (30.5,
33) cm].
Dividing Row (right side): K22 (24, 26) and
place these sts on a holder for right front,
bind of 8 sts for underarm, knit until you
have 44 (48, 52) sts on right needle then
place these sts on a holder for back, bind off
8 sts for underarm, knit to end of row for left
front22 (24, 26) sts remain on needle for
left front.
Left Front
Work over 22 (24, 26) left front sts only.
Work in Garter st until left front measures
about 3 (4, 4) [9 (10, 11.5) cm] from
dividing row, end with a right side row.
Shape Left Neck
Row 1 (wrong side): Bind off 4 sts, knit to
end of row18 (20, 22) sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Bind off 2 sts, knit to end of row16
(18, 20) sts.
Rows 47: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 twice12
(14, 16) sts.
Work even in Garter st until left front
measures about 5 (6, 6) [14 (15, 16.5)
cm] from dividing row. Bind off.
Back
Return the 44 (48, 52) back sts to needle and
join A, ready to work a wrong side row.
Work even in Garter st until back measures
same as left front. Bind off.

DIRECTORY

Right Front
Return 22 (24, 26) right front sts to needles
and join A, ready to work a wrong side row.
Work in Garter st until right front measures
same as left front to neck, end with a wrong
side row.
Shape Right Neck
Row 1 (right side): Bind off 4 sts, knit to end
of row18 (20, 22) sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Bind off 2 sts, knit to end of row16
(18, 20) sts.
Rows 47: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 twice12
(14, 16) sts.
Work even in Garter st until right front
measures same as back. Bind off.
Sew shoulder seams.

SLEEVES (work 2)
Note: Pick up stitches along armhole edges
of front and back only. Leave the bound-off
underarm sts unworked.
Row 1 (right side): With right side facing
and A, pick up and k45 (49, 53) sts evenly
spaced along armhole edges between lower
back and lower front corners of armhole,
leaving bound-off underarm sts unworked.
Work in Garter st for 7 rows.
Decrease Row: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k143 (47, 51) sts.
Repeat last 8 rows 7 (9, 11) more times
29 sts.
Work even in Garter st until piece measures
about 9 (11, 12) [24 (28, 32) cm].
Work in 1x1 Rib for about 1 [2.5 cm].
Bind off.
Repeat along other armhole edges for
2nd sleeve.
Continued...

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Front Band
With right side facing and A, pick up and k65
(71, 81) sts evenly spaced along unmarked
front edge.
Work in 1x1 Rib for about 1 [2.5 cm].
Bind off.
Button Band
With right side facing and A, pick up and
k65 (71, 81) sts evenly spaced along marked
front edge.
Work in 1x1 Rib for 2 rows.
Buttonhole Row: [Work in 1x1 Rib to
marker, yo, k2tog (buttonhole made)] 5
times, work in 1x1 Rib to end of row.
Work in 1x1 Rib until ribbing measures
about 1 [2.5 cm].
Bind off.
Sew buttons to front band, opposite
buttonholes.

DIRECTORY

ABBREVIATIONS
A and B, C = Color A and Color B; k =
knit; k2tog = knit next 2 sts together; st(s)
= stitch(es); yo = yarn over; * = repeat
whatever follows the * as indicated.

11 (12, 13)"
[28 (30.5, 33) cm]

Left
Front

3 (3, 4)"
[7.5 (9, 10) cm]

Right
Front

Back

BODY

11 (12, 13)"
5 (6, 6)"
[28 (30.5, 33) cm] [14 (15, 16.5) cm]

Neck Edging
With right side facing and A, pick up and k55
sts evenly spaced around neck edge.
Work in 1x1 Rib for about 1 [2.5 cm].
Bind off.
Place five stitch markers along right front
edge if you are making the cardigan for a
boy and along left front edge if you are
making the cardigan for a girl. Place first
marker about (, 1) [2 (2, 2.5) cm] below
neck edge. Place fifth marker about (,
1) [2 (2, 2.5) cm] above lower edge. Space
remaining 3 stitch markers evenly between
the first and fifth.

26 (28, 30)"
[66 (71, 76) cm]

11 (12, 13)"
[28.5 (31, 33.5) cm]

SLEEVE

10 (12, 13)"
[26.5 (30.5, 34.5) cm]

FINISHING

2"
[5 cm]

POCKETS (make 2)
With B, cast on 14 (16, 18) sts.
Work in Garter st for 24 rows.
Bind off.

Sew side edges of top of sleeves to bound-off

underarm sts then sew sleeve seams.
Sew pockets to fronts placed 2 or 3 rows
above lower ribbing and 2 or 3 sts from front
ribbing.
Weave in ends.

16 (18, 19)"
[42 (45.5, 49.5) cm]

LW5189 Too Cool Boys Cardigan

7"
[18.5 cm]

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knitting
LW5201

Designed by Jodi Lewanda

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 3 (3, 4, 4) balls 4410
Dolphin
Susan Bates Knitting Needles:
5 mm [US 8] straight needles and
5 mm [US 8] 16 [40 cm] circular
needle
Cable needle, stitch markers, two
stitch holders, yarn needle
GAUGE: 16 sts = 4 [10 cm]; 24
rows = 4 [10 cm], in Stockinette
stitch (knit on right side, purl
on wrong side). CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. Use any size needles
to obtain the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m) balls

Cable Sweater
Dress
This is the perfect style for a busy childs life that
has dress up or casual days. It is knit with an
easy cable yoke in extra-soft yarn.
Directions are for size 2 years. Changes for sizes 4 years,
6 years and 8 years are in parentheses.
Finished Chest: 23 (26, 28, 29) [58.5 (66, 71, 73.5) cm]
Finished Length: 20 (22, 23, 25) [51 (56, 59.5, 65.5) cm]
Special Stitches
2/2 LC (2 over 2 Left Cross) = Slip next 2 stitches to cable
needle and hold in front, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
M1L (Make 1 Left Increase) = Insert left needle from front
to back under strand between needles, knit strand through
the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole.
M1R (Make 1 Right Increase) = Insert left needle from back
to front under strand between needles, knit strand through
the front loop, twisting it to prevent a hole.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) = Slip next 2 stitches, one at a time, as
if to knit to right needle, insert point of left needle through
front of stitches, knit these sts together through back loop
1 st decreased.
Notes
1. Dress is worked in four pieces: Back, front, and two sleeves.
2. Each piece is worked from the lower edge upwards.

BACK
With straight needles, cast on 72
(80, 86, 92) sts.
Continued...

DIRECTORY

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Skirt
Work in Garter st (knit every row) for 7 rows.
Beginning with a right side (knit) row, work
in Stockinette st (knit on right side, purl on
wrong side) for 2 (4, 4, 4) rows.
Decrease Row (right side): K1, ssk, knit to
last 3 sts, k2tog, k170 (78, 84, 90) sts.
Work even in Stockinette st for 5 rows.
Repeat Decrease Row68 (76, 82, 88) sts.
Repeat last 6 rows 7 (8, 8, 9) more times
54 (60, 66, 70) sts.
Work even in Stockinette st for 3 rows.
Repeat Decrease Row52 (58, 64, 68) sts.
Repeat last 4 rows 2 (2, 3, 4) more times
48 (54, 58, 60) sts.
Work even in Stockinette st until piece
measures about 12 (13, 14, 15) [30.5 (33,
35.5, 39.5) cm] from beginning, end with a
right side row as the last row you work.
Bodice
Work in Garter st for 8 rows.
Next Row (wrong side): Purl.
Begin Cable Pattern
Row 1 (right side): K5 (1, 3, 4), *p1, k1
through back loop, p1, k4; repeat from * to
last 8 (4, 6, 7) sts, p1, k1 through back loop,
p1, k5 (1, 3, 4).
Row 2: P5 (1, 3, 4), *k1, p1 through back loop,
k1, p4; repeat from * to last 8 (4, 6, 7) sts, k1,
p1 through back loop, k1, p5 (1, 3, 4).
Row 3: K5 (1, 3, 4), *p1, k1 through back
loop, p1, 2/2 LC; repeat from * to last 8
(4, 6, 7) sts, p1, k1 through back loop, p1,
k5 (1, 3, 4).
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 5 and 6: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Repeat Rows 16 until bodice measures
about 3 (3, 4, 4) [9 (9.5, 10, 11) cm],
end with a wrong side row as the last row
you work.

DIRECTORY

Continue to work Cable pattern as

established in Rows 16 throughout
remainder of piece, lining up the stitches
and cables as in previous rows.
Shape Armholes
Row 1 (right side): Bind off 3 (4, 4, 4) sts,
work in established pattern to end of row
45 (50, 54, 56) sts.
Row 2: Bind off 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, work in
established pattern to end of row42
(46, 50, 52) sts.
Row 3 (decrease row): K1, ssk, work in
established pattern to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1
40 (44, 48, 50) sts.
Row 4: Work even in established pattern.
Repeat last 2 rows 2 (3, 3, 3) more times
36 (38, 42, 44) sts.
Work even in established pattern until
armholes measure about 3 (4, 4, 5)
[9.5 (11.5, 12, 13.5) cm], end with a wrong
side row as the last row you work.
Shape Back Neck and Shoulders
Place a marker on each side of center 20
(20, 22, 24) sts.
Row 1 (right side): Bind off 4 sts, work in
established pattern to first marker for right
shoulder, drop yarn and place center 20
(20, 22, 24) sts on a holder for back neck,
removing markers; join a 2nd ball of yarn
and work in established pattern to end of
row for left shoulder4 (5, 6, 6) sts right
shoulder sts and 8 (9, 10, 10) sts left
shoulder sts.
Both shoulders are now worked AT THE
SAME TIME using separate balls of yarn.
Row 2: Bind off 4 sts, work in established
pattern to end of left shoulder; bind off first
right shoulder st then work in established
pattern to end of right shoulder4 (5, 6, 6)
left shoulder sts and 3 (4, 5, 5) right
shoulder sts.
Continued...

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Row 3: Bind off rem 3 (4, 5, 5) right shoulder

sts; bind off first left shoulder st then
work in established pattern to end of left
shoulder3 (4, 5, 5) left shoulder sts.
Row 4: Bind off rem 3 (4, 5, 5) left
shoulder sts.
FRONT
Work same as back until armholes measure
about 1 (2, 2, 3) [4.5 (6.5, 7, 8.5) cm]
and armhole shaping is complete, end with a
wrong side row as the last row you work
36 (38, 42, 44) sts.
Shape Front Neck
Place a marker on each side of center 10
(10, 12, 14) sts.
Row 1 (right side): Work in established
pattern to first marker for left shoulder, drop
yarn and place next 10 (10, 12, 14) sts on
holder for front neck, removing markers; join
a 2nd ball of yarn and work in established
pattern to end of row for right shoulder13
(14, 15, 15) sts for each shoulder.
Row 2: Work in established pattern over
right shoulder sts, then work in established
pattern over left shoulder sts.
Row 3 (decrease row): Work in established
pattern to last 3 sts of left shoulder, k2tog,
k1; working over right shoulder sts, k1,
ssk, work in established pattern to end of
right shoulder12 (13, 14, 14) sts for each
shoulder.
Repeat last 2 rows 4 more times8 (9, 10,
10) sts for each shoulder.
Next Row (wrong side): Work in established
pattern over right shoulder sts, then work in
established pattern over left shoulder sts.

DIRECTORY

Shape Shoulders
Next Row (right side): Bind off 4 sts, work
in established pattern to last 3 sts of left
shoulder, k2tog, k1; working over right
shoulder sts, k1, ssk, work in established
pattern to end of right shoulder3 (4, 5, 5)
left shoulder sts and 7 (8, 9, 9) right
shoulder sts.
Next Row: Bind off 4 sts, work in established
pattern to end of right shoulder; work
in established pattern to end of left
shoulder3 (4, 5, 5) sts for each shoulder.
Next Row: Bind off rem 3 (4, 5, 5) left
shoulder sts; work in established pattern to
end of right shoulder.
Next Row: Bind off rem 3 (4, 5, 5) right
shoulder sts.
SLEEVES (make 2)
With straight needles, cast on 28
(28, 36, 40) sts.
Work in Garter st for 7 rows.
Beginning with a right side (knit) row, work
in Stockinette st for 2 rows.
Increase Row (right side): K1, M1L, knit to
last st, M1R, k130 (30, 38, 42) sts.
Work even in Stockinette st for 5 rows.
Repeat Increase Row32 (32, 40, 44) sts.
Repeat last 6 rows 0 (2, 1, 0) more times32
(36, 42, 44) sts.
Work even in Stockinette st for 7 rows.
Repeat Increase Row34 (38, 44, 46) sts.
Repeat last 8 rows 3 (2, 4, 5) more times40
(42, 52, 56) sts.
Work even in Stockinette st until piece
measures about 8 (10, 11, 12) [21.5
(26.5, 29, 32) cm] from beginning, end with a
wrong side row as the last row you work.

Shape Cap
Row 1 (right side): Bind off 3 (4, 4, 4) sts,
knit to end of row37 (38, 48, 52) sts.
Row 2: Bind off 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, purl to end of
row34 (34, 44, 48) sts.
Row 3 (decrease row): K1, ssk, knit to last 3
sts, k2tog, k132 (32, 42, 46) sts.
Row 4: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows 1 (3, 5, 5) more times
30 (26, 32, 36) sts.
Next Row (decrease row right side): K1,
ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k128 (24, 30,
34) sts.
Next Row (decrease row wrong side): P1,
p2tog, purl to last 3 sts, p2tog through back
loops, p126 (22, 28, 32) sts.
Repeat last 2 rows 3 (2, 3, 2) more times
14 (14, 16, 24) sts.
Next Row (decrease row right side):
K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k112
(12, 14, 22) sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows 1 (1, 0, 3) more
time(s)10 (10, 14, 16) sts.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Wet block bodices to open up cables.
Sew shoulder seams.
Neck Edging
With right side facing and circular needle,
beginning at right shoulder seam, pick up
and k2 sts along right back neck edge, knit
the 20 (20, 22, 24) back neck sts from holder,
pick up and k2 sts along left back neck edge,
pick up and k11 (12, 13, 14) sts along left
front neck edge, knit the 10 (10, 12, 14) front
neck sts from holder, pick up and k11 (12,
13, 14) sts along right front neck edge56
(58, 64, 70) sts. Place marker for beginning of
round and prepare to work in rounds.
Beginning with a purl round, work in Garter
st worked in rnds (purl 1 round, knit 1
round) for 6 rounds.
Bind off loosely as if to purl.
Sew in sleeves. Sew sleeve and side seams.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
k = knit; k2tog = knit next 2 sts together; p
= purl; p2tog = purl next 2 sts together; st(s)
= stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the *
as indicated.

See next page for schematic and alternate photo

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20 (22, 23, 25)"

[51 (56, 59.5, 65.5) cm]

FRONT

DIRECTORY
17 (19, 21, 22)"
[44.5 (49.5, 53.5, 57) cm]

11 (13, 14, 14)"

[29 (33, 35.5, 37) cm]

1 (2, 2, 2)"
[4.5 (5, 5.5, 5.5) cm]
11 (14, 15, 17)"
[29 (35.5, 39.5, 43) cm]

5 (5, 5, 6)"
[12.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm]

SLEEVE

9 (10, 12, 13)"

[24 (25.5, 32, 34.5) cm]
3 (3, 4, 4)"
[7.5 (9, 10, 11.5) cm]

8 (10, 11, 12)"

[21.5 (26.5, 29, 32) cm]

"
[2 cm]

3 (4, 4, 5)"
[9.5 (11.5, 12, 13.5) cm]

3 (3, 4, 4)"
[9 (9.5, 10, 11) cm]

12 (13, 14, 15)"

[30.5 (33, 35.5, 39.5) cm]

5 (5, 5, 6)"
[12.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm]

3 (4, 4, 5)"
[9.5 (11.5, 12, 13.5) cm]

3 (3, 4, 4)"
[9 (9.5, 10, 11) cm]

"
[2 cm]

BACK

12 (13, 14, 15)"

[30.5 (33, 35.5, 39.5) cm]

2"
[7 cm]

20 (22, 23, 25)"

[51 (56, 59.5, 65.5) cm]

LW5201 Cable Sweater Dress

1 (2, 2, 2)"
[4.5 (5, 5.5, 5.5) cm]

7 (7, 8, 9)"
[18 (18, 21.5, 24) cm]

17 (19, 21, 22)"

[44.5 (49.5, 53.5, 57) cm]

11 (13, 14, 14)"

[29 (33, 35.5, 37) cm]

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knitting
LW5206

Designed by Alice Tang

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 3 (3, 3, 3, 5) balls 4315
Teddy
Susan Bates Knitting Needles:
5.5 mm [US 9]
4 (5, 5, 5) buttons 1 (2.5 cm)
diameter, cable needle, 2 stitch
holders, yarn needle
GAUGE: 14 sts = 4 (10 cm);
27 rows = 4 (10 cm) in Garter
Ridge pattern. 20 sts = 4 (10 cm);
21 rows = 4 (10 cm) in Cable
pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Use any size needles to obtain
the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m)

Little Man Cable

Cardigan
Classic cables and an on-trend shawl collar are
combined for a sweater that keeps a kid warm
and totally comfortable. Its knit in washable yarn
and includes how to place buttonholes on either
side. Plus this yarn has been tested and certified
free from harmful levels of over 300 substances.
Directions are for size 2 years. Changes for sizes 4 years,
6 years, and 8 years are in parentheses.
Finished Chest: 24 (26, 28, 30) (62 (67.5, 72.5, 77.5)
cm, buttoned
Finished Length: 14 (16, 18, 20) (37 (40.5, 45.5, 51) cm
Notes
1. Body of cardigan is worked in one piece beginning at
lower edge. Piece is divided at underarms and back and
fronts worked separately to shoulders. Front bands are
also worked separately to center back neck.
2. Sleeves are worked separately and sewn into armholes.
Special Stitches
seed-back 3/3 RC (3 over 3 seed sts right cross) = Slip next
3 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, k3, then k1, p1, k1
from cable needle.
seed-front 3/3 RC (3 seed sts over 3 right cross) = Slip next
3 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, k1, p1, k1, then
k3 from cable needle.
M1 = Make 1 (Increase) Lift strand between needles to
left-hand needle and work strand through the back loop,
twisting it to prevent a hole, [knit or purl as indicated by
pattern st].
Continued...

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LW5206 Little Man Cable Cardigan

Pattern Stitches

Buttonhole (over 9 sts)

Row 1: Work in Garter Ridge pattern as
established over next 3 sts, work next 2 sts
tog (k2tog or p2tog to match pattern), yo,
work in Garter Ridge pattern as established
over next 4 sts..
Cable Pattern (over 10 sts)
Row 1 (wrong side): *P1, k1, p3, k1, p1, k2,
p1; repeat from * across.
Row 2: *[K1, p1] twice, k4, p1, k1; repeat
from * across.
Rows 36: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 twice.
Row 7: Repeat Row 1.
Row 8: *K1, p1, seed-back 3/3 RC, p1, k1;
repeat from * across.
Row 9: *P1, k2, p1, k1, p3, k1, p1; repeat from
* across.
Row 10: *K1, p1, k4, [p1, k1] twice; repeat
from * across.
Rows 1114: Repeat Rows 9 and 10 twice.
Row 15: Repeat Row 9.
Row 16: *K1, p1, seed-front 3/3 RC, p1, k1;
repeat from * across.
Repeat Rows 116 for Cable pattern.
Garter Ridge Pattern
Row 1 (wrong side): Knit.
Row 2: Knit.
Rows 3 and 4: Purl.
Repeat Rows 14 for Garter Ridge pattern.

BODY
Cast on 128 (138, 148, 158) sts.
Row 1 (wrong side): Work Row 1 of Garter
Ridge pattern over first 9 sts, place marker,
work Row 1 of Cable pattern to last 9 sts,
place marker, work Row 1 of Garter Ridge
pattern to end of row.

Rows 24: Work in Garter Ridge pattern

to first marker, slip marker, work in Cable
pattern to next marker, slip marker, work in
Garter Ridge pattern to end of row.
Row 5 (buttonhole row): If making girls
cardigan work in Garter Ridge pattern to
first marker, if making boys cardigan work
Buttonhole over first 9 sts, slip marker, work
in Cable pattern to next marker, slip marker,
if making boys cardigan work in Garter
Ridge pattern to end of row, if making girls
cardigan work Buttonhole over last 9 sts.
Work even in pattern as established for 13
(11, 13, 15) rows.
Repeat Row 5 (buttonhole row).
Repeat last 14 (12, 14, 16) rows 1 (2, 2,
2) more times (for a total of 3 (4, 4, 4)
buttonholes).
Work even in pattern as established for 13
(11, 13, 15) rows.
Left Front
Notes:
1. When instructed to decrease 1 st work
k2tog or p2tog, whichever you prefer, to
match the current pattern.
2. The fronts are longer than the back. The
shoulder seam will lie at the back of
the shoulder, slightly below the natural
shoulder line.
Row 1 (wrong side): If making girls cardigan
work in Garter Ridge pattern to first marker,
if making boys cardigan work Buttonhole
over first 9 sts, remove marker and place
these 9 sts on a holder (for left front band),
work in Cable pattern over next 22 (24, 26,
29) sts, decrease 1 st; place remaining sts on
another holder for back and right front23
(25, 27, 30) sts.
Row 2: Decrease 1 st (armhole edge
decrease), work in Cable pattern as
established to last 2 sts, decrease 1 st (neck
edge decrease)21 (23, 25, 28) sts.
Continued...

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LW5206 Little Man Cable Cardigan

Row 3: Work in Cable pattern as established

to last 2 sts, decrease 1 st (armhole edge
decrease)20 (22, 24, 27) sts.
Row 4: Work in Cable pattern as established
to last 2 sts, decrease 1 st (neck edge
decrease)19 (21, 23, 26) sts.
Row 5: Work even in Cable pattern as
established.
Rows 611 (13, 15, 17): Repeat last 2 rows
3 (4, 5, 6) more times16 (17, 18, 20) sts
remain.
Work even in patterns as established until
armhole measures about 6 (6, 7, 7)
(15 (16.5, 18, 19) cm).
Bind off.
Back
Row 1 (WS): With wrong side facing, join
yarn at beginning of stitches on holder,
decrease 1 st, work in Cable pattern as
established over next 58 (64, 70, 74) sts,
decrease 1 st; leave remaining sts on holder
for right front60 (66, 72, 76) sts.
Rows 2 and 3 (decrease rows): Decrease 1 st,
work in Cable pattern as established to last 2
sts, decrease 1 st56 (62, 68, 72) sts.
Work even in Cable pattern as established
for 24 (26, 28, 30) more rows.
Bind off.
Right Front
Row 1 (WS): With wrong side facing, join
yarn at beginning of stitches on holder,
decrease 1 st, work in Cable pattern as
established to marker, slip marker, if making
boys cardigan work in Garter Ridge pattern
to end of row, if making girls cardigan work
Buttonhole over last 9 sts.

Row 2: Work in Garter Ridge pattern to

marker, remove marker and place these 9 sts
on a holder (for right front band), decrease
1 st (neck edge decrease), work in Cable
pattern as established to last 2 sts, decrease
1 st (armhole edge decrease) 21
(23, 25, 28) sts.
Row 3: Decrease 1 st (armhole edge
decrease), work in Cable pattern as
established to end of row20
(22, 24, 27) sts.
Row 4: Decrease 1 st (neck edge decrease),
work in Cable pattern as established to end
of row19 (21, 23, 26) sts.
Row 5: Work even in patterns as established.
Rows 611 (13, 15, 17): Repeat last 2 rows
3 (4, 5, 6) more times16 (17, 18, 20) sts
remain.
Work even in patterns as established until
right front measures same as left front.
Bind off.
If desired, block piece by misting and let dry.
Do not use heat, because the cables and
ridges will flatten. Sew shoulder seams.
Left Front Band
Return left front band sts from holder to
needle, ready to work a right side row.
Work even in Garter Ridge pattern as
established for 4 rows.
Increase Row (right side): Work first st, M1,
continue in Garter Ridge pattern to end of
row10 sts.
Work even in Garter Ridge pattern for 3
rows.
Repeat Increase Row11 sts.
Repeat last 4 rows 3 more times14 sts.
Work even in Garter Ridge pattern until
band comfortably reaches slightly past
center back neck; end with a Row 1 or Row 3
of pattern. Place sts on a holder. Cut yarn.

Right Front Band

Return right front band sts from holder to
needle, ready to work a wrong side row.
Work even in Garter Ridge pattern as
established for 3 rows.
Increase Row (right side): Work in Garter
Ridge pattern to last st, M1, work last st
10 sts.
Repeat last 4 rows 4 more times14 sts.
Work even in Garter Ridge pattern until
band comfortably reaches slightly past
center back neck; end with same row of
pattern as left front band. Graft ends of front
bands together. Sew long inner edge of front
bands to neck edge of cardigan, easing in
fullness of band at back of neck.

SLEEVES (make 2)
Cast on 28 (30, 32, 34) sts.
Size 2 years Only:
Row 1 (wrong side): P1, k2, p1, work in
Cable pattern to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p2.
Row 2: K2, p1, k1, work in Cable pattern to
last 4 sts, [k1, p1] twice.
Size 4 years Only:
Row 1 (wrong side): Work in Cable pattern
to end of row.
Row 2: Work in Cable pattern to end of row.
Size 6 years Only:
Row 1 (wrong side): P1, work in Cable
pattern to last st, p1.
Row 2: K1, work in Cable pattern to last
st, k1.
Size 8 years Only:
Row 1 (wrong side): K1, p1, work in Cable
pattern to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Row 2: P1, k1, work in Cable pattern to last
2 sts, k1, p1.

All Sizes:
Notes: You will now continue in pattern
as established. As stitches are increased,
incorporate the new stitches into the Cable
pattern. Do not work any crosses in the new
stitches until a sufficient number of stitches
have been increased.
Work even in Cable pattern as established
for 1 (1, 3, 3) rows.
Increase Row (right side): Work in Cable
pattern as established and increase 1 st
at beginning and end of row30
(32, 34, 36) sts.
Work even in Cable pattern as established
for 3 (3, 5, 5) rows.
Repeat Increase Row32 (34, 36, 38) sts.
Repeat last 4 (4, 6, 6) rows 7 (7, 7, 8) more
times46 (48, 50, 54) sts.
Work even in Cable pattern as established
until piece measures about 8 (10,
11, 12) (21.5 (26.5, 29, 32) cm) from
beginning.
Shape Cap
Next 12 (14, 16, 20) Rows: Work in Cable
pattern as established and decrease 1 st at
beginning and end of each row22 (20, 18,
14) sts.
Bind off.

FINISHING
If desired, block sleeves but only lightly. Sew
sleeve seams and sew sleeves into armholes.
Sew buttons opposite buttonholes. Weave
in any remaining ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
k = knit; k2tog = knit next 2 sts together;
p = purl; p2tog = purl next 2 sts together;
st(s) = stitch(es); yo = yarn over; [ ] = work
directions in brackets the number of times
specified; * = repeat whatever follows the *
as indicated.
See schematics and alternate photo on next page

DIRECTORY

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LW5206 Little Man Cable Cardigan

Cable Pattern
16

15

14

13

12

11

10

16-row
repeat

1
10-st repeat

Key
knit on RS, purl on WS
purl on RS, knit on WS
seed-front 3/3 RC (3 seed sts over 3 right cross)
seed-back 3/3 RC (3 over 3 seed sts right cross)
repeat

3 (3, 3, 4)
(8.5 (9, 9, 10) cm)

5 (5, 6, 6)
(12.5 (14, 15, 16.5) cm) Right
Front
11 (12, 13, 14)
Band
(28 (32, 34.5, 37) cm)

14 (16, 18, 20)

(37 (40.5, 45.5, 51) cm)

Left
Front
Band

Left
Front

Right
Front

Back

BODY
27 (29, 31, 33)
(68.5 (73.5, 78.5, 84) cm)

9 (10, 11, 13)

(23 (25.5, 29, 33) cm)
6 (6, 7, 7)
(15 (16.5, 18, 19) cm)

4
(10 cm)

2
(6.5 cm)

SLEEVE

8 (10, 11, 12)

(21.5 (26.5, 29, 32) cm)
2 (2, 3, 4)
(5.5 (6.5, 7.5, 10) cm)

10 (13,14, 16)
(27.5 (33, 37, 42) cm)

9 (9 (10, 11)
(23 (24, 25.5, 28) cm)

5 (6, 6, 7)
(14 (15, 16.5, 18) cm)

DIRECTORY

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knitting
LW5202

Designed by Heather Lodinsky

Cutie Pointed Hat

Get right to the point and make this darling hat
for a sweet baby or child. It only takes one ball of
this highest quality easy-care yarn.

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 1 ball 4258 Peachie
Susan Bates Circular Knitting
Needles: 5.0 mm [US 8], 16 [40
cm] long
Susan Bates Double-Pointed
Needles: 5.0 mm [US 8]
Stitch marker, stitch holder, yarn
needle
GAUGE: 18 sts = 4 [10 cm]; 26
rows = 4 [10 cm] in Garter Stitch
(knit every row). CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. Use any size needle to
obtain the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m)

Directions are for a baby, toddler size is in parenthesis.

Finished circumference: 16 (17) [41 (45) cm]
NOTES
Hat is worked in the round, change to double-pointed
needles when there are not enough stitches to easily work on
circular needles.
SPECIAL STITCHES
K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together. Insert the right needle into
two stitches at the same time and knit. This will result in a
decrease of one stitch. This decrease will slant to the right.
M1 = Make 1 (Increase). Lift strand between needles to lefthand needle and knit strand through the back loop, twisting
it to prevent a hole.

PATTERN STITCH

K2, P2 Rib
Row 1: K2, P2.
Row 2: Knit the k sts, purl the p sts
Repeat rows 1-2.

EARFLAPS (Make 2)
Using double-pointed needles, cast on 6 sts.
Row 1 (Wrong Side): Purl across row.
Row 2: (Right Side): K2, m1, k2, m1, k28 sts.
Row 3: P2, k1, p2, k1, p2.
Row 4: K2, p1, m1, k2, m1, p1, k210 sts
Row 5: P2, k2, p2, k2, p2.
Row 6: K2, p2, k2, p2, k2.
Rows 7-8: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 9: Repeat Row 5.
Continued...

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LW5202 Cutie Pointed Hat

Cut yarn and place first Earflap (10 sts) on a

stitch holder and set aside.
Make Second Earflap as for First Earflap.
After Row 9, place second Earflap on
circular needles.

HAT
With Right Side facing and using circular
needles, work across second Earflap as
follows: K2, p2, k2, p2, k2. Cast on 38 (42)
sts (front of hat), then work across the Right
Side of first Earflap as follows: K2, p2, k2, p2,
k2. Cast on 14 (18) sts (back of hat)72
(80) sts.
Join being careful not to twist sts and place
marker for beginning of round.
Next Rounds: Work in K2, P2 Ribbing for
1 [4 cm].
Next Rounds: Knit every round until hat
measures 2, 3 [6 (8) cm] from cast
on edge.

SHAPE CROWN
As stitch count decreases, change to doublepointed needles.
Round 1: (decrease) *K2tog, k16 (18)*;
repeat from * to * around 4 times68
(76) sts.
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: (decrease) *K2tog, k15 (17)*;
repeat from * to * around 4 times64
(72) sts.
Round 4: Knit.
Round 5: (decrease) *K2tog, k14 (16)*;
repeat from * to * around 4 times60
(68) sts.
Round 6: Knit.
Round 7: (decrease) *K2tog, k13 (15)*;
repeat from * to * around 4 times56
(64) sts.
Round 8: Knit.

DIRECTORY

Round 9: (decrease) *K2tog, k12 (14)*;

repeat from * to * around 4 times52
(60) sts.
Round 10: Knit.
Round 11: (decrease) *K2tog, k11 (13)*;
repeat from * to * around 4 times48
(56) sts.
Round 12: Knit.
Continue working in this manner, working
one less knit stitch between each decrease
round until there are 4 sts left on needles.
Cut yarn leaving an 18 [46 cm] tail. Thread
end of tail through yarn needle and pull
through remaining 4 sts twice, draw up
firmly; fasten securely.

TIES (Make 2)
Cut 6 - 36 [91 cm] long stands of yarn.
Thread 3 strands of yarn through the
bottom of each Earflap, even up ends.
Tightly braid the 6 stands together, starting
at bottom of Earflap. When braid measures
9 [25 cm] long, knot ends leaving a 1
[2.5 cm] tassel, trim ends even.

FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = Purl; st(s) =
stitch(es); St st = Stockinette stitch; K2tog
= Knit 2 Together, [ ] = work directions in
brackets the number of times specified; * or
** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as
indicated.

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crochet
LW4950

Designed by Salena Baca

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 2 balls each 4201
Sunny A and 4001 Frosting C,
1 ball 4562 Aloe B
Susan Bates Crochet Hook:
5.5mm [US I-9]
Yarn needle
GAUGE: Rounds 13 = 4
(10 cm); 3 pattern repeats and
1 dc = 4 (10 cm) (one pattern
repeat consists of 3 double
crochet and one chain-1 space; 6
rows = 4 (10 cm). CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. Use any size hook to
obtain the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g)
247 yds (225 m)

Makin Squares
Blanket
This soft, cuddly blanket is crocheted starting at
the center and is really just a great big granny
square. Choose from a complete range of bright
and pastel hues in this certified, quality yarn.
Blanket measures 39 x 39 (99 cm x 99 cm).
Special Stitch
reverse sc (reverse single crochet) = Work single crochet
in opposite direction from which you would usually work
(left to right if you are right-handed and right to left if you
are left-handed). This stitch is also known as crab stitch. It
creates a rope-like twisted single crochet edging.
Special Technique
Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in
indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and
draw through both loops on hook.

BLANKET
With A, ch 4; join with slip st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1 (right side): Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and
throughout), 2 dc in ring, *ch 3, 3 dc; repeat from * twice, 3
times in ring, ch 3; join with slip st in top of beginning ch12
dc and 4 ch-3 spaces.
Round 2: Slip st in next 2 dc, slip st in first ch-3 space, (ch 2, 2
dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next
ch-3 space; repeat from * twice, ch 1; join with slip st in top
of beginning ch24 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces, and 4 ch-3 spaces.
Round 3: Slip st in next 2 dc, slip st in first ch-3 space, (ch 2,
2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same space, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space,
ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space; repeat from * twice,
ch 1, 3 dc in last ch-1 space, ch 1; join with slip st in top of
beginning ch36 dc, 8 ch-1 spaces, and 4 ch-3 spaces.
Continued...

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LW4950 Makin Squares Blanket

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Round 4: Slip st in next 2 dc, slip st in first

ch-3 space, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same
space, *(ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 space across
to next ch-3 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in
next ch-3 space; repeat from * twice, (ch 1, 3
dc) in each ch-1 space to beginning ch, ch 1;
join with slip st in top of beginning ch48
dc, 12 ch-1 spaces, and 4 ch-3 spaces.
Fasten off.
Round 5: With right side facing, join B with
slip st in any ch-3 space, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 3, 3
dc) in same space, *(ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1
space across to next corner ch-3 space, ch 1,
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space; repeat
from * twice, (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 space
to beginning ch, ch 1; join with slip st in top
of beginning ch60 dc, 16 ch-1 spaces, and
4 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off B.
Round 6: With C, repeat Round 5. Do not
fasten off.
Rounds 79: Repeat Round 4. Fasten off at
end of Round 9.
Round 10: Repeat Round 5.
Rounds 1114: With A, repeat Rounds 69.
Round 15: Repeat Round 5.
Rounds 1625: Repeat Rounds 615.
Rounds 2630: Repeat Rounds 610.
Round 31: With right side facing, join C with
sc in first dc after any ch-3 space, sc in each
st and ch around working 3 sc in center ch
of each ch-3; join with slip st in first sc3-sc
group at each corner.
Rounds 3234: Ch 1, sc in each sc around
working 3 sc in center st of each 3-sc group;
join with slip st in first sc.
Fasten off.
Round 35: With right side facing, join B with
sc in 3rd sc of any 3-sc group, *ch 1, skip
next sc, reverse sc in next sc; repeat from *
around; ch 1, skip last sc; join with slip st in
first sc. Fasten off.

DIRECTORY

ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.;
ch = chain(s); dc = double crochet; sc =
single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); ( ) = work
directions in parentheses into same st; * =
repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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LW4944

Designed by Heather Lodinsky

What you will need:

RED HEART Baby Hugs
Medium: 1 ball 4001 Frosting

Nite-Nite Security
Blankie
Crochet baby a blankie that is small enough to
easily go wherever baby goes. Look for the blue
heart on the ball band and know that it has been
tested for harmful substances.

Susan Bates Crochet Hook:

6.5mm [US K-10]

Blanket measures about 15 x 16 [38 x 40.5 cm], not

including edging

Yarn needle

Note: Blanket is worked back and forth in rows then edging

is worked around the entire outer edge.

GAUGE: 4 pattern repeats = 3

[9 cm] in Sedge Stitch pattern.
Note: Each pattern repeat consists
of (sc, 2 dc) or a beginning ch-2
and the first 2 dc. CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. Use any size hook to
obtain the gauge.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART Baby
Hugs Medium,
Art E404 Oeko-Tex
Certified 100% Acrylic baby yarn
available in 4.5 oz (127 g) 247 yds
(225 m) balls

BLANKET
Ch 54.
Sedge Stitch Pattern
Row 1: Work 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook (first pattern repeat
made), *skip next 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) in next ch; repeat from * to
last 3 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in last ch17 pattern repeats.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first sc, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in
next sc; repeat from * to last 2-dc group, skip last 2-dc group,
sc in top of beginning ch-2.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 16 [40.5 cm] from
beginning.
Do not fasten off.
Edging: Ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first sc, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc)
in next sc; repeat from * across, (sc, 2 dc) in top of beginning
ch-2 (corner made), do not turn, work (sc, 2 dc) evenly
spaced down side edge, (sc, 2 dc) in corner; working across
opposite side of foundation ch, work (sc, 2 dc) in ch at base
of each (sc, 2 dc) of Row 1, (sc, 2 dc) in corner; work (sc, dc)
evenly spaced up other side edge (work same number of (sc,
dc) groups as were worked across first side edge); join with
slip st top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off.
Continued...

DIRECTORY

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FINISHING
Weave in all ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc =
single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); () = work
directions in parentheses into same st;
* = repeat whatever follows the * as
indicated.

DIRECTORY

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