Baby lion jumper

BACK Cast on 62 (62: 66: 70: 74: 82) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B. SIZES 0-6M, 6-12M AND 18-24M ONLY Row 1 (WS) K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2 P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. SIZES 12-18

STEEKS Steeks are worked over 11 stitches in a 1x1 stripe pattern, alternating between background and pattern colours, with the complete 11-stitch steek beginning and ending with the background colour

BACK Cast on 97 (109: 121: 133: 145: 157: 169: 181) sts using 4.5mm needles and Yarn A. Knit 6 rows. Change to 5mm needles. Next row (WS) Using B, P to end. Working from Chart, set Chart as follows: R

Note The Chart is worked using Intarsia, use separate balls of yarn for each area of colour and twist yarns on wrong side to avoid holes. Cast on 110 (122: 134: 146: 158: 170: 182: 194) sts using 3.75

Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 73 (77:81:85) sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, (P1, K1) to end. Row 2 (WS): P1, (K1, P1) to end. These 2 rows set rib. Cont in rib for a further 9 rows. Next row (WS): Pur

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cascade Woolpaka (60% wool, 40% alpaca, 100g/200m) 8 skeins of Natural Silver (02) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.w