Karen's Kiss - Paper
Karen's Cape is knitted back and forth in smock stitch from the forehead piece to the back. The number of stitches is gradually increased from the forehead piece to the back, so that the cape fits snugly around the head. The back of the head is knitted on double pointed needles with decreases. Finally, a loop is knitted to form a tie along the neckline.
Sizes: 0 months (1-2 months) 3-6 months (6-12 months) 1-2 years (2-4 years)
Fits head circumference: 34-36 (37-39) 40-43 (43-45) 45-48 (48-50) cm
Knitting tension: 38 stitches in smock stitch = 10 cm, 28 stitches in stockinette stitch = 10 cm.
Recommended needles: Needle 3 mm, double pointed needles 3 mm
Materials: 50 g yarn for all sizes
Yarn suggestion: Thin Merino wool from Sandnes Garn (50 g = 175 m), Merino from Knitting For Olive (50 g = 250 m)
Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)
Karen's Cape is knitted back and forth in smock stitch from the forehead piece to the back. The number of stitches is gradually increased from the forehead piece to the back, so that the cape fits snugly around the head. The back of the head is knitted on double pointed needles with decreases. Finally, a loop is knitted to form a tie along the neckline.
Sizes: 0 months (1-2 months) 3-6 months (6-12 months) 1-2 years (2-4 years)
Fits head circumference: 34-36 (37-39) 40-43 (43-45) 45-48 (48-50) cm
Knitting tension: 38 stitches in smock stitch = 10 cm, 28 stitches in stockinette stitch = 10 cm.
Recommended needles: Needle 3 mm, double pointed needles 3 mm
Materials: 50 g yarn for all sizes
Yarn suggestion: Thin Merino wool from Sandnes Garn (50 g = 175 m), Merino from Knitting For Olive (50 g = 250 m)
Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)