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Neapolitan
Reborn; 20”+
Baby; 0-3 Months

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NEAPOLITAN
To fit 21-24” Reborn or 3-6 Months
ABBREVIATIONS
K; Knit,; P; Purl, st(s); stitch(es), Rep; Repeat,
inc; increase, yfwd; yarn forward,
alt; alternate, beg; beginning, tog; together,
yrn;yarn round needle,yb; yarn back
CR3; slip next 2sts onto cable needle & hold at back
of work, knit next st from left hand needle then
2sts from cable needle.
CR3(Alt Way); K 3rd st on left needle but do not
take it off, then K 1st st taking it off needle, K 2nd
st taking both sts off needle together.
ssk; slip next 2 sts knitwise onto right hand needle,
insert left needle into both sts & knit together &
off needle, M1; pick up loop between sts & knit into
the back of it. Rem; remaining,
INS;increase in next stitch. 2x2 Rib; K2, P2.
Requirements
150g DK in Main
100g DK in Contrast
2-4 Buttons depending on outfit
3•mm & 4mm needles
Cable needle
MAIN PATTERN
Note; slip all sts purlwise
Contrast colour is added on Row 3.
Row 1 (RS); Using M, K5, *C3R, K5, rep from * to
end.
Row 2; Using M P to end.
Row 3; Using C, [K1, sl1]twice, K1, *sl3, [K1,
sl1]twice, K1, rep from * to end.Row 4; Using C, [K1,
sl1]twice, K1, *yfwd, sl3, yb, [K1, sl1]twice, K1, rep
from * to end.
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ROMPER
Legs
Using 3.25mm needles & M, Cast on 50sts.
Work 10 rows in 2x2 Rib.
Inc Row; K11, Inc in next 27sts, K12. (77sts)
Next row; P to end.
Change to 4mm needles
Work in MAIN PATTERN for 16 rows.
Break yarns & leaving rem sts on a spare needle.
Repeat for 2nd leg but do not break yarns.
Joining row; K1, K2tog(twice), pattern to last 5sts,
K2tog (twice), K last st from leg tog with 1st from
other leg, K2tog (twice), Pattern to last 5sts, K2tog
(twice), K1. (145sts)
Continue with Row 2 of pattern noting there are
now only 3sts at each end instead of 5.
Keeping pattern correct work until romper
measures 7“ from crotch (approx 24 ridges in
contrast colour worked from beginning) ending with
Row 2.
##CHANGE TO 3.25MM NEEDLES
Dec row; K12, *K2tog, K1, rep from * to last 13sts,
K2tog, K11. (104sts)
Next row; P to end.
Waistband
Row 1; K3, *P2, K2, P2, rep from * to last 3sts, K3.
Row 2; K1, *P2, K2, P2, rep from * to last st, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 3 times more (8 rows)
Divide for Bib
Rib 25, Cast off next 6sts, Rib 41 (42sts on
needle), Cast off next 6sts, Rib to end.
Turn & work on these 25sts first.
Next row; Rib to end.
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Row 1 (RS); K1, ssk, Rib to end. (24sts)
Row 2; Rib to last st, K1.
Rep last 2 rows until 20sts remain.
Keeping rib correct work a further 11 rows thus
ending with a RS row.
Neck Shaping
(WS) Cast off 8sts, rib to end.
Next; K1, Rib to last st, K1.
Work 29 more rows as given above for strap ending Using 3•mm needles & M, Cast on 145sts & K 1 row.
with WS row.
Next row; K1, ssk, Rib 6, K2tog, K1.
Next row; K1, Rib to last st, K1.
Continue to decrease this way until 4sts remain
ending with WS row. Cast off.
With WS facing rejoin yarn to centre 42sts & rib
to end.
Row 1 (RS); K1, ssk, Rib to last 3sts, K2tog, K1.
Row 2; K1, Rib to last st, K1.
Rep last 2 rows until 32sts remain ending with WS
row.
Keeping Rib correct work a further 8 rows.
Buttonhole row; Rib 5, yfwd, K2tog, Rib to last
7sts, K2tog, yrn, Rib to end.
Work 3 more rows in rib. Cast off.
With WS facing rejoin yarn to remaining 25sts &
Rib to end.
Row 1; Rib to last 3sts, K2tog, K1.
Row 2; K1, Rib to last st, K1.
Rep last 2 rows until 20sts remain ending with WS
row.
Work a further 11 rows in rib.
Next row; Rib 12, Cast off remaining 8sts. Break
yarn.
With RS facing rejoin yarn to 12sts
Next row; K1, Rib to last st, K1.
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Work 29 more rows as given above for strap ending
with WS row.
Next row; K1, ssk, Rib 6, K2tog, K1.
Next row; K1, Rib to last st, K1.
Continue to decrease this way until 4sts remain
ending with WS row. Cast off. ##
DRESS
Change to 4mm needles.
Note; slip all sts purlwise
Contrast colour is added on Row 3.
Row 1 (RS); Using M, K3, C3R, K5, *C3R, K5, rep
from * last 6sts, C3R, K3.
Row 2; Using M P to end.
Row 3; Using B, K1, slip 1, K1, slip 3, [K1, sl1]twice,
K1, *slip 3, [K1, sl1]twice, K1, rep from * to last
6sts, slip 3, K1, slip 1, K1.
Row 4; Using B, K1, slip 1, K1, yfwd, slip 3, yb, [K1,
sl1]twice, K1, *yfwd, slip 3, yb, [K1, sl1]twice, K1,
rep from * to last 6sts, yfwd, slip 3, yb, K1, slip 1,
K1.
These 4 rows form the pattern.
Work until Dress measures 8” (approx 23 ridges
worked in contrast colour ending with Row 2).
Longer length can be added here ensuring you end
with Row 2 of pattern.
Complete Dress as for Romper from ## to ##
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JUMPER Collar
(Shoulder seams are sewn afterwards)
Back
Using 4mm needles & M, Cast on 54sts & work 62
With 11sts on needle just worked, work across sts
rows in 2x2 Rib or approx 8„” (adjust length here
from back as follows;-inc in 1st st, rib to last 2sts,
if required) ending with a WS row.
inc in next st, P1.
Work across remaining sts from front as follows;-
Cast off 16sts, Rib 21 (22sts on needle), Cast off
inc in 1st st, rib to end. (48sts)
remaining 16sts. Slip centre 22sts on a holder for
Collar ensure RS is facing.
Keeping 2x2 Rib correct work a further 12 rows.
Cast off loosely.
Front
Using 4mm needles & M, Cast on 54sts & work rows
Short Sleeves (Both Alike)
in 2x2 Rib for 42 rows or approx 5„“ ending with a
Using 4mm needles & M, Cast on 38sts.
WS row.

Work in 2x2 Rib increasing 1st at each end of 3rd &

Dividing Row
Alt rows until there are 46sts on the needle.
Next; Rib 27sts, turn & work on these sts only
leaving remaining sts on a holder
Work 5 more rows in rib. Cast off loosely.
Next row; K1, rib to end.
Next row; Rib to last st, K1. Long Sleeves
Using 3•mm needles & M, Cast on 34sts & Work 6
rows in 2x2 Rib.
Rep last 2 rows 9 times (18 rows more).

Change to 4mm needles

Next; Cast off 16sts, leave remaining 11sts on a
holder for collar, one of these sts will have been
Inc 1st at each end of next & following 6th rows until
worked in cast off.
there are 46sts on the needle. Continue in rib until
With RS facing rejoin yarn to rem 27sts & work as sleeve measures approx 6” or required length
ending with WS row. Cast off loosely.
follows.

Join shoulder seams. Mark front & back approx

Next row; K1, rib to end.
3€“ from shoulder seam & fit sleeves in between
Next row; Rib to last st, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 9 times (18 rows more). them. Sew sleeve & side seams. Jumper front can
be left open or add a hook & eye to close.
Next; Rib 9, inc in next st, P1, using a spare piece
of yarn cast off remaining 16sts.

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Break yarn & thread through remaining sts. Sew

BEANIE ~ HAT
the rib seam on the side that your pattern is on the
Using 3.25mm needles & M, Cast on 82sts.
right side only as far as the start of the pattern.
Work 6 rows in 2x2 Rib increasing 3sts evenly on
Turn hat right way out, pattern will now show wrong
last row. (85sts)
side, sew remaining seam. Fold brim back rolling
approx 2/3rdsof it towards main part of hat &
Work in Main Pattern until hat measures approx 4“
secure with a few stitches. Embellish as desired.
or until you have 10 ridges in Contrast colour ending
with Row 2 of pattern.
BOOTIES
Break C & continue in M only. Using 3.25mm needles & M, Cast on 29sts.

Crown shaping Work sole shaping & inc;

Row 1; *K4, K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 1; K2, INS, K7, INS, K7, INS, K7, INS, K2
Row 2 & Alt rows; Purl. (33sts)
Row 3; *K3, K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2 & alt rows; Knit
Row 5; *K2, K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 3; K2, INS, K9, INS, K7, INS, K9, INS, K2
Row 7; *K1, K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1. (37sts)
Row 9 ; *K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1. (15sts) Row 5; K2, INS, K11, INS, K7, INS, K11, INS, K2
(41sts)
Break yarn & thread through remaining sts. Sew Row 7; K2, INS, K13, INS, K7, INS, K13, INS, K2
back seam. (45sts)
Row 8; Purl.
BRIMMED ~ HAT
Change to 4mm needles
Using 4mm needles & M, Cast on 133sts & K 2 rows.
Work in Main Pattern for 26 rows thus ending with
Work in Main Pattern for 10 rows ending with WS
Row 2. Break C.
row. Break C & continue in M only.
Change to 3‚mm needles
Shape instep;
1st Dec Row; *K1, K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1.
1st row; K26, K2tog t.b.l, turn
(89sts)
2nd row; sl1, P7, P2tog, turn
2nd Dec Row; *P8, P2tog, rep from * to last 9sts, P6,
3rd row; sl1, K7, K2tog t.b.l, turn
P2tog, K1. (80sts)
4th row; As 2nd row
Rep last 2 rows until 31 sts remain (ends with a WS
Work in 2x2 Rib starting with P2 for 10 rows.
row)
Change to 4mm needles & continue until rib
measures approx 4” ending with a RS row. WS
Next row;sl1, K to end.
should be facing.
Next row;P to end.
Crown Shaping
Eyelet Row; K1, *yfwd, K2tog, rep from * to end.
Row 1; *P2, K2tog, rep from * to end.
Next row; P to end dec 1st at centre (30sts)
Row 2; *P1, K2, rep from * to end.
Change to 3.25mm needles & work in 2x2 rib for 18
Row 3; *P2tog, K1, rep from * to end.
rows. Cast off loosely. Join back seam reversing
Row 4; *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
stitching for turn back. Join back seam. Make
Row 5; P1, *sl1kp, rep from * to last st, K1.
twisted cords to go through ankle eyelets.
Row 6; P1, *P2tog, rep from * to end. (11sts).

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Next row; K2tog, yfwd, K2tog. (3sts)

SHOES
Right
##Using 3.25mm needles, Cast on 27sts.
Row 1; INS, K11, INS, INS, K11, INS, K1. (31sts)
Row 2 & Alt rows; Knit
Row 3; INS, K13, INS, INS, K13, INS, K1. (35sts)
Row 5; INS, K15, INS, INS, K15, INS, K1. (39sts)
Row 7; INS, K17, INS, INS, K17, INS, K1. (43sts)
Row 8; Purl to end increasing 1st at each end.
(45sts)
Change to 4mm needles.
Work in Main Pattern for 10 rows.
Break C & continue in M only.
Shape instep;
Row 1; K26, k2tog tbl, turn
Row 2; slip 1, P7, P2tog, turn
Row 3; slip 1, K7, sl1kp, turn
Row 4; slip 1, P7, P2tog, turn
Rep rows 3 & 4 until 37sts remain.
Next row; slip 1, K to end.
Next row; K. Cast off.
Join back & sole seam. Sew in any ends. Sew on
button & embellish if required.
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Next; Work 4 rows in Garter st.##
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Cast off 26sts, K3 (4sts on needle), Cast off
remaining 7sts.

With RS facing rejoin yarn to 4sts & work in garter

until strap measures approx 2”.

Next row; K2tog, yfwd, K2tog. (3sts)

Next row; K. Cast off.

Left
Work as for right shoe from ## to ##.
Cast off 7sts, K3 (4sts on needle), Cast off
remaining 26sts.

With RS facing rejoin yarn to 4sts & work in garter

until strap measures approx 2”.

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