SKILLKnittingDIFFICULTYEasySIZESSweater:0-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2-4 years, 6-8 years)Shown in 12-18 months sizeSocks:Baby (Toddler, Child, Youth)Shown in Toddler sizeFINISHED MEASUREMENTSSWEATERChest: 18¼ (20½, 22¾, 25¼, 27½)”Length: 11 (12¼, 13½, 15, 16½)”SOCKSFoot Circumference: 4¾ (5¼, 6, 6¾)”Foot Length: AdjustableMATERIALSUniversal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds)Sweater:• 513 Flamingo (MC) – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)• 526 Melon (CC1) – 1 skein (all sizes)• 538 Tuxedo (CC2) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) (all sizes)Socks:• 513 Flamingo (MC) – 1 skein (all sizes)• 526 Melon (CC1) – 1 skein (all sizes)• 538 Tuxedo (CC2) – 1 skein (all sizes)Needles:Needle A: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16-24” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gaugeNeedle B: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16-24” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)Needle C: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gaugeNeedle D: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, smooth waste yarn (for afterthought heel)GAUGESweater:21 sts x 29 rnds = 4” in Watermelon Seed patt with Needle ASocks:24 sts x 32 rnds = 4” in Watermelon Seed patt with Needle CSave time, check your gauge.PATTERN NOTESThe sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the top down. The body and sleeves are separated at the underarms then worked separately. The hem features an I-cord bind-off. The neckband and sleeve cuffs feature contrasting color.The socks are knit seamlessly in the round from the cuff down and feature an afterthought heel. The heel and cuff feature a contrasting color.
The Melon Seed Set is available as part of the e-book Precious Picnic and as an individual pattern on Ravelry.