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Snazzy child's winter outfit

Pattern ID: Wendy 489
Wool brand: Any DK: Nylonised, Double Crepe, Easy-Care, Bri-Nylon.
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 6-7 (1oz balls) plus 1 black and 1 white; Trousers: 8-9;
Hat: 2 + 1 + 1.

Sizes: to fit 24 - 26 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Delightful outfit of fair-isle sweater with trousers and bobble hat in toddler sizes. The sweater has a fringe in place of a welt - I'm not so keen on this idea but it would be easy to knit a ribbed welt instead.
The pattern has light creasing which does not affect the instructions.