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Knit a light and lovely jumper that’s simply perfect for layering

Smarten up a baby’s outfit with a classic V-necked pullover

With 3.5 mm needles cast on 97 (109, 121, 135) sts. 1st row (right side) – ★K1, P1, rep from ★ to last st, K1. 2nd row – K1, ★P1, K1, rep from ★ to end. Rep these two m-st rows four times more. Change

Note Use the intarsia method for colour, twisting yarn colours together where they meet to avoid holes. BACK Cast on 106 (116: 126: 138: 148: 160) sts using 3.5mm needles and Yarn A. Rib row (RS) *K1,

Pattern note Neck, yoke and body are worked back and forth with a circular needle from mid front and top down. The sleeves are worked in the round with DPNs, top down. The pattern is worked in stockin

DIAMOND BORDER CHART (worked over 8 sts) Row 1 (WS): P4, K1, P3. Row 2 (RS): K2, P3, K3. Row 3: P2, K5, P1. Row 4: P7, K1. Row 5: K8. Row 6: As Row 4. Row 7: As Row 3. Row 8: As Row 2. Row 9: As Row 1