MATERIALS

• 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Purl Soho’s Nigh DK, 100% cashmere. Each skein is 199 yards/ 55 grams; approximately 355 (395, 475, 595, 790) total yards required.

OR

• 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Purl Soho’s Pepper, 100% superwash merino wool yarn. Each skein of this light worsted/DK-weight yarn is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 355 (395, 475, 595, 790) total yards required.

You’ll also need…

• US 5 (3.75 mm), 24- or 32-inch circular needles, depending on size you are making
• A stitch holder or scrap yarn
• A ⅜ inch button. We used one of Purl Soho’s Small Round Buttons.

NOTE: For the 6-12 Month size in Nigh DK, we used all of our two skeins, so if you want to be sure you have enough, consider ordering an extra skein. If you don’t end up needing it, you can return unwound yarn for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or within 6 months for store credit. Our Return Policy has all the details!

GAUGE

23 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

SIZES

Newborn (6–12 Months, 1–2 Years, 2–3 Years, 3–4 years)

To fit actual chest circumference of 15–17 (17–19, 18–20, 21–23, 23–25) inches, with approximately 3½–5½ inches of ease

• Finished Chest Circumference: 20½ (22½, 23½, 26½, 29) inches
• Finished Body Length from Bottom Edge to Underarm: 6 (6½, 7, 7¾, 8½) inches
• Finished Body Length from Bottom Edge to Top of Shoulder: 9½ (10¼, 11, 12¼, 13½) inches
• Finished Sleeve Length: 6¼ (7¼, 7¾, 8½, 10½) inches

Samples: We knit the following sizes and colors:

• Newborn: Nigh DK in Pink Pearl + Small Round Button in Pastel Peach
• 6-12 Months: Nigh DK in Beech Wood + Small Round Button in Khaki
• 6-12 Months: Pepper in Eastern Bluebird + Small Corozo Button in Pale Oats
• 1-2 Years: Nigh DK in Pink Snail + Small Round Button in Burgundy
• 2-3 Years: Pepper in Eastern Bluebird + Small Corozo Button in Pale Oats