Moss Stitch Stripe Crossover Cardigan, Hat & Booties Knitting Pattern — Naturally K659A complete baby set with a crossover cardigan, matching hat and turn-down booties. Kay Henry’s design combines stocking stitch with soft moss-stitch stripes and garter-stitch front edges.Construction and skill guidanceThe cardigan is knitted flat in separate back, front and sleeve pieces, with raglan shaping and front bands continued around the back neck. The hat is a flat rectangle folded and seamed at the top and side. The booties are worked flat from the sole upwards and seamed at the sole and back. Intermediate — increases, decreases, raglan and crossover shaping, buttonholes and seaming.Sizes and fitChoose by chest measurements rather than age alone; age labels are approximate. Size To fit chest (cm) Finished chest (cm) Back length (cm) Sleeve (cm) Premature 35 40 20 10 0–4 months 40 45 23 13 4–8 months 45 50 27 15 8–12 months 50 55 29 18 Yarn requirementsNaturally New Zealand Merino 4ply, the supplier’s current Baby Haven range, with 178 m per 50 g.Approximate combined allowances for the cardigan, hat and booties, calculated from the original Baby Haven quantities at 178 m per 50 g. Work with one strand. The leaflet does not specify separate allowances or finished hat and bootie measurements. Size Yarn (m) Premature 534 0–4 months 534 4–8 months 534 8–12 months 712 GaugeThe leaflet states 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm on 3.25 mm needles, without naming the gauge stitch.Check a washed and blocked swatch before beginning. Adjust needle size to match stitch and row gauge, and check the fabric suits the project. Allow extra yarn for swatching.Needles and notions2.75 mm and 3.25 mm straight needles; two buttons for every size; a yarn needle for seaming.Pattern formatChoose Printed Pattern – Posted or Digital PDF – Emailed below. This purchase is for the knitting pattern only; yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.Frequently asked questionsDoes the pattern include the accessories?Yes. Instructions for the matching hat and booties are included, and the yarn table covers the complete set.Does the hat have a shaped crown?No. The flat piece is folded and seamed along the top and side.
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