BACKUsing 6.50mm needles, cast on 28 (30-34-38) sts.Knit in garter st, first row is wrong side, until work measures 16 (19-22-25) cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.Tie a marker at each end of last row to mark beg of armholes.Cont in garter st until work measures 27 (31-35-39) cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.

Shape Shoulders:Cast o� 3 (3-4-4) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 3 (3-3-4) sts at beg of next 2 rows.Leave rem 10 (12-12-14) sts on a stitch holder.

LEFT FRONTUsing 6.50mm needles, cast on 19 (21-23-25) sts.Knit in garter st, first row is wrong side, until work measures same as Back to markers, working last row on wrong side.Tie a marker at end of last row to mark beg of armhole.Cont in garter st until work measures same as Back to beg of shoulder shaping, working last row on wrong side.

Shape Shoulder:Cast o� 3 (3-4-4) sts at beg of next and alt row.Work 1 row.Cast o� 3 (3-3-4) sts at beg of next row.Work 1 row.Leave rem 10 (12-12-13) sts on a stitch holder.

RIGHT FRONTUsing 6.50mm needles, cast on 19 (21-23-25) sts.Knit in garter st, first row is wrong side, until work measures 12 (15-18-21) cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.Next row: K1 (2-2-3), cast o� next 2 sts, K3 (4-4-6), cast o� next 2 sts, knit to end … 2 buttonholes.Next row: Knit, casting on 2 sts over those cast o� in the previous row.Cont in garter st until work measures same as Back to markers, working last row on wrong side.Tie a marker at beg of last row to mark beg of armhole.Knit 4 rows garter st.Rep the two buttonhole rows … 4 buttonholes.Cont in garter st until work measures same as Back to beg of shoulder shaping, working last row on wrong side.Knit 1 row.

Shape Shoulder:Cast o� 3 (3-4-4) sts at beg of next and alt row.Work 1 row.Cast o� 3 (3-3-4) sts at beg of next row.Leave rem 10 (12-12-13) sts on a stitch holder.

SLEEVESUsing 6.50mm needles, cast on 17 (18-19-20) sts.Knit 11 (11-15-15) rows garter st, first row is wrong side.Cont in garter st and inc one st at each end of next row, then every 4th (4th-4th-6th) row until there are 21 (22-23-24) sts, then every 6th (6th-6th-8th) row until there are 25 (28-31-32) sts.Cont without shaping until work measures 14 (16-20-23) cm (or 3 (3-4-4) cm longer than length desired) from beg, working last row on wrong side.Cast o�.

POCKETSUsing 6.50mm needles, cast on 7 (7-9-9) sts.Knit in garter st, first row is wrong side, until work measures 5 (6-8-10) cm, working last row on wrong side.Cast o�.

HOODUsing a flat seam, join shoulder seams.With right side facing and using 6.50mm needles, knit across sts from Right Front stitch holder, knit across sts from Back stitch holder, then knit across sts from Le� Front stitch holder … 30 (36-36-40) sts.Knit in garter st until Hood measures 18 (21-23-26) cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.Cast o�.

FINISHINGUsing a flat seam, sew in Sleeves evenly between markers, placing centre of Sleeves to shoulder seams. Using a flat seam, join side and Sleeve seams. Fold cast o� edge of Hood in half and using a flat seam, sew edges tog. Sew Pockets in position placing them one st in from the side seams and sewing the cast on edge to the 3rd row of the Fronts. Sew on buttons. Sew in all ends. Turn Sleeve cu�s back 3 (3-4-4) cm (or as required to fit). Turn back front edge of Hood.

NEEDLESA pair of 6.50mm knitting needles.Wool needle for sewing up.

REQUIREMENTS3 stitch holders.4 buttons.

TENSION12 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over garter st, using 6.50mm needles.

MEASUREMENTSMonths 0

35462711

340513113

645573516

1250633919

To fit chestGarment measuresLengthSleeve length (withcu� turned back)

cmcmcmcm

3 4 5 6YARN REQUIREDLincra� Elevate 100g balls

&'()*)+,-)./012-'Babies unisex jacket with hood

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NEEDLESA pair of 6.50mm knitting needles.A 6.50mm circular knitting needle.Wool needle for sewing up.

REQUIREMENTS5 (5-5-6-6) buttons.

TENSION17 sts and 17 rows to 10cm over 1x1 rib, using 6.50mm needles.

MEASUREMENTSYears 2-3

58664225

4-563724631

6-768775035

8-10 11-1275 8084 8954 5640 42

Fits chestGarment measuresLength (approx)Sleeve length

cmcmcmcm

52

52

62

62

72

YARN REQUIREDLincra� ElevateMain Colour (MC)Contrast Colour (CC)

100g balls

BACKUsing a pair of 6.50mm needles and CC, cast on 59 (63-67-73-77) sts.1st row: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1.2nd row: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.Last 2 rows form rib.Work a further 4 rows rib.Cont in rib, at same time, working in stripes of 6 rows MC and 6 rows CC, until work measures 28 (31-33-35-36) cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.

Shape Armholes:Keeping rib and stripes correct, cast o� 3 (4-4-4-5) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 53 (55-59-65-67) sts.Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 47 (49-53-57-59) sts rem.Work 17 (19-21-23-25) rows.

Shape Shoulders:Cast o� 5 (5-5-6-6) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 4 (4-5-5-6) sts at beg of next 2 rows.Cast o� rem 19 (21-23-23-23) sts.

LEFT FRONTUsing a pair of 6.50mm needles and MC, cast on 27 (29-31-33-35) sts.Work in rib until work measures same as Back to beg of armhole shaping, working last row on wrong side. **

Shape Armhole:Keeping rib correct, cast o� 3 (4-4-4-5) sts at beg of next row … 24 (25-27-29-30) sts.

Dec one st at armhole edge in every alt row until 21 (22-24-25-26) sts rem.Work 1 row.

Shape Front Slope:Dec one st at end of next row, then every alt row until 15 (15-16-20-22) sts rem, then every 4th row until 14 (14-15-17-18) sts rem.Work 1 row.

Shape Shoulder:Cast o� 5 (5-5-6-6) sts at beg of next and alt row.Work 1 row.Cast o� rem 4 (4-5-5-6) sts.

RIGHT FRONTWork as for Le� Front to **.Work 1 row.

Shape Armhole:Keeping rib correct, cast o� 3 (4-4-4-5) sts at beg of next row … 24 (25-27-29-30) sts.Dec one st at armhole edge in next row, then every alt row until 21 (22-24-25-26) sts rem.Work 1 row.

Shape Front Slope:Dec one st at beg of next row, then every alt row until 15 (15-16-20-22) sts rem, then every 4th row until 14 (14-15-17-18) sts rem.Work 2 rows.

Shape Shoulder:Cast o� 5 (5-5-6-6) sts at beg of next and alt row.Work 1 row.Cast o� rem 4 (4-5-5-6) sts.

SLEEVESUsing a pair of 6.50mm needles and CC, cast on 29 (31-33-35-37) sts.Work 10 rows rib in stripes of 2 rows CC, 2 rows MC, 2 rows CC, 2 rows MC and 2 rows CC.Using MC only for rem, cont in rib and inc one st at each end of next row, then every 4th (4th-6th-8th-6th) row until there are 41 (35-39-47-41) sts, then every 6th (6th-8th-10th-8th) row until there are 43 (45-47-49-53) sts.Cont in rib without shaping until work measures 25 (31-35-40-42) cm (or length desired) from beg, working last row on wrong side.

Shape Top:Keeping rib correct, cast o� 2 (2-2-2-3) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 39 (41-43-45-47) sts.Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 35 (35-35-33-33) sts rem, then every row until 9 (9-9-11-11) sts rem.Cast o�.

POCKETS (make 2)Using a pair of 6.50mm needles and MC, cast on 21 (23-23-25-25) sts.Work in rib until work measures 5 (6-6-7-7) cm, working last row on wrong side.Work 10 rows rib in stripes of 2 rows CC, 2 rows MC, 2 rows CC, 2 rows MC and 2 rows CC.Using CC, cast o� in rib.

FRONT BAND AND SHAWL COLLARUsing 6.50mm circular needle and MC, cast on 127 (139-149-163-167) sts.Note: A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work backwards and forwards in rows, not rounds.Work 3 rows rib.4th row: Rib 2, [yrn, rib 2tog, rib 7 (8-9-8-8)] 4 (4-4-5-5) times, yrn, rib 2tog, rib to end … 5 (5-5-6-6) buttonholes.Work 1 row rib.Keeping rib correct, cast o� 42 (45-48-53-54) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 43 (49-53-57-59) sts.Cast o� one st at beg of next 10 (10-12-12-14) rows … 33 (39-41-45-45) sts.Next row: Cast o� one st, rib 11 (11-12-12-12), [sl 1, rib 2tog, psso, rib 2] 2 (3-3-4-4) times, rib to end … 28 (32-34-36-36) sts.Cast o� one st at beg of every row until 18 (22-24-24-24) sts rem.Cast o�.

FINISHINGJoin shoulder, side and Sleeve seams. Sew in Sleeves. Using a flat seam, sew Front Bands and Shawl Collar in position placing buttonholes to Right Front for a girl or Le� Front for a boy. Sew Pockets in position, sewing the cast on edge to the 8th row of the Fronts. Sew on buttons. Sew in all ends.

3-0141(*3-)./012-'Kids unisex rib jacket with shawl collar

E a s yK n i t

MEASUREMENTSLength (approx) 60

4YARN REQUIREDLincra� Elevate 100g balls

cm

CROCHET HOOKA 4.50mm crochet hook or size needed so that no holes appear in stitches through which stu�ng may show.

REQUIREMENTSWool needle for sewing up.16mm safety eyes or 2 small black buttons.19mm safety nose or black thread to embroider details.Lincra� siliconised stu�ng premium so� fill.A stitch marker (optional).

TENSIONTension is not important for this project.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONmr = magic ring (alternatively 3ch, sl st into beg ch and dc into ring).

IntermediateCrochet

4(5,.*6.407,.40)-Crochet Companion designed by Janine Tsakisiris

Visit www.lincraft.com.au and download your free How to Sheet #A308 for Janine’s tips and tricks on how to get the best results with crochet toymaking.

HEAD AND BODY (worked from top of Head to bottom of Body as one piece in continuous spirals)Using 4.50mm hook and MC, work 6dc into mr.1st round: Inc once in each dc … 12dc.2nd round: [1dc in next dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 18dc.3rd round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 24dc.4th round: [1dc in each of next 3dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 30dc.5th round: [1dc in each of next 4dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 36dc.6th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 6th round once.8th round: [1dc in each of next 5dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 42dc.9th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 9th round 3 times.13th round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, inc in next dc] 14 times … 56dc.14th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 14th round 4 times.19th round: [1dc over next 2dc] 28 times … 28dc.Insert 16mm safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 approx 7 sts apart. Insert 19mm safety nose between rounds 13 and 14 centrally between the eyes.20th round: 1dc in each dc to end.21st round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 7 times … 21dc.22nd round: [1dc in each of next 5dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 3 times … 18dc.Start to stu�. Cont to stu� as you go.23rd round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 23rd round once.25th round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 24dc.26th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 26th round once.28th round: [1dc in each of next 3dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 30dc.29th round: 1dc in each dc to end.30th round: [1dc in each of next 4dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 36dc.31st round: 1dc in each dc to end.32nd round: [1dc in each of next 5dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 42dc.33rd round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 33rd round twice.36th round: [1dc in each of next 6dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 48dc.37th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 37th round twice.40th round: [1dc in each of next 7dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 54dc.41st round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 41st round 5 times.47th round: [1dc in each of next 7dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 6 times … 48dc.

48th round: [1dc in each of next 6dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 6 times … 42dc.49th round: [1dc in each of next 5dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 6 times … 36dc.50th round: [1dc in each of next 4dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 6 times … 30dc.51st round: [1dc in each of next 3dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 6 times … 24dc.52nd round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 6 times … 18dc.53rd round: [1dc in next dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 6 times … 12dc.54th round: [1dc over next 2dc] 6 times … 6dc.Fasten o�. Complete stu�ng. Using the tail of yarn, sew in and out around the last few decs and gently pull hole closed.

EARS (make 2 – worked in continuous spirals)Using 4.50mm hook and MC, work 6dc into mr.1st round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, inc in next dc] twice … 8dc.2nd round: 1dc in each dc to end.3rd round: [1dc in each of next 3dc, inc in next dc] twice … 10dc.4th round: 1dc in each dc to end.5th round: [1dc in each of next 4dc, inc in next dc] twice … 12dc.6th round: [1dc in each of next 5dc, inc in next dc] twice … 14dc.7th round: [1dc in each of next 6dc, inc in next dc] twice … 16dc.8th round: [1dc in each of next 7dc, inc in next dc] twice … 18dc.9th round: [1dc in each of next 8dc, inc in next dc] twice … 20dc.10th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 10th round twice.13th round: [1dc in each of next 8dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 18dc.14th round: 1dc in each dc to end.15th round: [1dc in each of next 7dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 16dc.16th round: 1dc in each dc to end.17th round: [1dc in each of next 6dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 14dc.18th round: 1dc in each dc to end.19th round: [1dc in each of next 5dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 12dc.20th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 20th round twice.23rd round: [1dc in each of next 4dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 10dc.24th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 24th round once.Fasten o� leaving a long tail for sewing.

LEGS (make 2 – worked in continuous spirals)Using 4.50mm hook and MC,

work 6dc into mr.1st round: Inc once in each dc … 12dc.2nd round: [1dc in next dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 18dc.3rd round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 24dc.4th round: [1dc in each of next 3dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 30dc.5th round: [1dc in each of next 4dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 36dc.6th round: 1dc in each of next 12dc, [inc in next dc, 1dc in next dc] 6 times, 1dc in each of next 12dc … 42dc.7th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 7th round twice.10th round: 1dc in each of next 9dc, [1dc over next 2dc] 12 times, 1dc in each of next 9dc … 30dc.11th round: 1dc in each of next 3dc, [1dc over next 2dc] 12 times, 1dc in each of next 3dc … 18dc.12th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 12th round once.Start to stu�. Cont to stu� as you go. Stu� well into toe area and gently on upper foot to avoid stretching sts.14th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 14th round 7 times.22nd round: [1dc in each of next 7dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 16dc.23rd round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 23rd round 9 times.33rd round: [1dc in each of next 6dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 14dc.34th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 34th round 9 times.44th round: [1dc in each of next 5dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 12dc.Fasten o� leaving long tail for sewing. Complete stu�ng. Don’t overstu� end.

ARMS (make 2 – worked in continuous spirals)Using 4.50mm hook and MC, work 6dc into mr.1st round: Inc once in each dc … 12dc.2nd round: 1dc in each dc to end.3rd round: [1dc in next dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 18dc.4th round: 1dc in each dc to end.5th round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 24dc.6th round: 1dc in each dc to end.7th round: [1dc in each of next 3dc, inc in next dc] 6 times … 30dc.8th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 8th round twice.11th round: [1dc in next dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 10 times … 20dc.Start to stu�. Cont to stu� gently as you go.12th round: 1dc in each dc to end.13th round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 5 times … 15dc.

14th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 14th round 7 times.22nd round: [1dc in each of next 3dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 3 times … 12dc.23rd round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 23rd round 7 times.31st round: [1dc in each of next 4dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 10dc.32nd round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 32nd round 7 times.40th round: [1dc in each of next 3dc, 1dc over next 2dc] twice … 8dc.Fasten o� leaving long tail for sewing. Complete stu�ng. Don’t overstu� end.

TAIL (worked in continuous spirals)Using 4.50mm hook and MC, work 6dc into mr.1st round: 1dc in each dc to end.2nd round: [1dc in next dc, inc in next dc] 3 times … 9dc.3rd round: [1dc in each of next 2dc, inc in next dc] 3 times … 12dc.4th round: [1dc in each of next 3dc, inc in next dc] 3 times … 15dc.5th round: 1dc in each dc to end.6th round: [1dc in each of next 4dc, inc in next dc] 3 times … 18dc.7th round: 1dc in each dc to end.8th round: [1dc in each of next 5dc, inc in next dc] 3 times … 21dc.9th round: 1dc in each dc to end.Rep 9th round once.11th round: 1dc in each of next 2dc, [1dc over next 2dc] 8 times, 1dc in each of next 3dc … 13dc.Start to stu�. Cont to stu� as you go.12th round: [1dc in next dc, 1dc over next 2dc] 4 times, 1dc in next dc … 9dc.13th round: [1dc over next 2dc] 4 times, 1dc in next dc … 5dc.Fasten o�. Complete stu�ng. Don’t overstu�. Tail should be easily pressed flat on one side so as to sit flush against back of Hare. Using the tail of yarn, sew in and out around the last few decs and gently pull hole closed. Leave long tail for sewing.

FINISHINGFlatten Ears and sew to top of Head between rounds 1 and 4.Flatten Arms and sew to sides of Body on a slight angle between rounds 23 and 25.Flatten top of Legs ensuring toes are forward and sew centrally to underside of Body.Sew Tail to lower back of Hare Body. Tail should be pressed flat against back and sewn so Tail is in a vertical position between rounds 42 and 46. Secure well. Sew in all ends.